Tourism
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652Gov’t says Uganda safe for travel despite Ebola alert
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) confirmed that Uganda has only recorded two isolated imported Ebola cases...
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636UWA gets 116 rain ponchos to support Bwindi Gorilla Rangers
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, is known for its dense rainforest terrain and...
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1.1KKibale chimps get new Alpha after years of leadership battle
A dramatic power struggle among chimpanzees in Kibale National Park has ended with Rukara emerging as the new alpha leader after months...
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766UWA takes over Bugoma Forest management, to upgrade it to National Park
On the very first day of the takeover, two suspects were arrested for allegedly cutting trees and burning charcoal inside the reserve,...
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675Why Murchison Falls National Park is still Uganda’s wildlife crown jewel
As UWA intensifies conservation and tourism development efforts, officials say the iconic conservation area continues to offer one of Africa’s richest safari...
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1.1KPant-Hoots, Power Struggles and Survival: Inside the secret world of Kibale Chimpanzees
Dr Kobusingye Margaret Abwooli, a researcher with the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, explained that what many outsiders interpret as warfare among the chimps...
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1.6KFULL LIST: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Serena lead as UTB ranks Uganda’s top 100 hotels
According to the latest ranking, Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Serena Hotel, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Kampala Hotel...
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904Bugisu prepares to host International Tourism Day 2026
International Tourism Day, marked globally on September 27, is typically preceded by a series of activities including tourism exhibitions, familiarisation trips, youth...
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944UWA gets new fleet to enhance one health response in hard-to-reach areas
The donation is part of broader cross-border conservation efforts under the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration, which brings together Uganda, Rwanda, and the...
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770Little Miss Uganda contestants flagged off to Nairobi for Africa Pageant
UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa has flagged off Little Miss Uganda contestants to represent the country at the Little Mister and Miss Africa...
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771Poor facilities hindering tourism growth at Gulu’s Fort Patiko
Despite its rich history as a former slave trade site, Fort Patiko is struggling to attract tourists due to poor sanitation, lack...
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622UWA reintroduces rhinos to Kidepo after 43 years of extinction
Uganda Wildlife Authority has begun relocating rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, marking their return after 43 years in a major conservation...
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943UWA engages leaders on electric fence to curb wildlife attacks near Kidepo
UWA has began consulting leaders from six districts of Karamoja on plans to install a 292km electric fence around Kidepo Valley National...
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755From Extinction to Revival: UWA Boss showcases Uganda’s conservation sucess at Berlin Expo
Speaking in Berlin, Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director James Musinguzi highlighted Uganda’s rhino recovery and conservation achievements as the country promotes sustainable...
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681UWA showcases Uganda’s conservation gains at ITB Berlin Exhibition
Berlin, Germany: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) showcased Uganda’s conservation success story at the global tourism exhibition ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting the...
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874UWA cuts gorilla permit fees to $600 for low season
Uganda Wildlife Authority has reduced low-season gorilla permit prices from $800 to $600 and unveiled new tourism products including a glass bridge...
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787UWA’s first-ever census puts Bwindi on map for chimpanzee tourism
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has confirmed 426 chimpanzees in its first-ever census, opening new opportunities for chimpanzee tourism alongside gorilla tracking and...
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1.0KUWA’s nature tourism push drives powers Uganda’s economic revival post-covid
Uganda’s tourism sector has rebounded strongly post-COVID, with UWA Executive Director Dr James Musinguzi crediting conservation investments, rhino restoration, gorilla tourism and...
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969Uganda, UK deepen tourism ties after high-level talks in Jinja
Uganda and the UK move to deepen tourism and investment ties after high-level talks at the Source of the Nile. With record...
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1.1KUTA unveils five-year strategic plan to boost private sector role in tourism
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Speke Resort Munyonyo, outlining a five-year roadmap to strengthen the...