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Virunga conservation area is comprised of Virunga National Park in Congo, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Endangered mountain gorillas are spotted in only three countries, that is Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, with a total population census of 1067 individuals. The gorillas are all located in tropical forests, where they […]

For 2024–2029—a comprehensive roadmap for positioning the country as a preferred international tourism destination, Uganda has launched its first-ever National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS). Through Tourism, the strategy aims not only to enhance Uganda’s global branding but also to address regional disparities and redefine national identity. The NDMS comes at a time when Uganda’s tourism […]

Led by the Jane Goodall Institute, the International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP), a coalition of Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the census seeks to determine the chimpanzee population in the ecosystem, the only area known to host co-existing populations of endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees alongside humans. WWF Country […]

On May 10th annually, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) to raise awareness about birds and the plight they face while migrating along routes known as flyways. Every year, millions of birds undertake the world’s longest and largest migrations, traveling thousands of kilometres, traversing continents in search of breeding, feeding and resting grounds. […]

A new study has made a case for development of the tourism in greater Masaka are over compared to the construction of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. The research brief titled, “Tourism Potential of Greater Masaka vis-à-vis EACOP Project” was commissioned by an environment activist group the Inclusive Green Economy Network-East Africa (IGEN-EA). Against […]

In Uganda, what is being touted as the largest, most comprehensive count of African lions has painted a grim picture in some areas and a marked hope for others. From January 2022 to January 2023, according to a report by three of the lead participants in the survey carried out by more than 100 Ugandan […]

Dr. James Musinguzi the new UWA Executive Director urged to ensure adequate handling of human-wildlife conflicts. John Samuel Mwandah the outgoing UWA Executive Director makes a call as he handed over the instruments of the office where has served for the past seven years. To ensure speedy compensation of victims of wildlife conflicts, Mwandah who has […]

On May 18th at 9:25am, it is planned that Uganda Airlines will depart Entebbe International Airport for Gatwick London. the Airbus A330-800 Neo will touch down at exactly 16:55hrs. Depending on the flight booked, the journey from Entebbe to London has been hither to 18 or 18 sometime 22 hours however will now be only […]

To develop Africa’s largest airport Ethiopia’s ambitious plan is a strong reaffirmation of its long-term sustainability strategy and a testament to its position as the continent’s aviation leader. As a premier aviation hub, industry analysts believe the new airport will secure Ethiopia’s position. “The new airport means Ethiopia will remain a key connecting destination for […]

Uganda, the pearl of Africa is the best destination for family vacations in various places. Uganda generally has substantial natural resources for tourism, with a variety of landscapes and ecosystems, climates, and cultures. The magical African big five mammals like lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos. However, there are other species like antelopes, kobs, waterbucks, […]