Dr. James Musinguzi is the New UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi has officially assumed the role of Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s conservation efforts and wildlife management strategies. His appointment comes as Uganda continues to focus on the preservation of its rich biodiversity, with […]

UWA Signs Three Concession Agreements to Boost Tourism Investment in Protected Areas The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has signed three major concession agreements with private investors to develop and manage high-end tourism infrastructure in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley national parks. The signing ceremony took place on March 27th 2025 at Protea Hotel, […]

Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) Elects New Leaders to Drive Uganda’s Tourism Forward The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) has ushered in a leadership team poised to steer the organization into its next chapter of growth and success. The election took place on 16th/January 2025 during AUTO’s 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at […]

Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium 2025 The inaugural Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium is scheduled to take place from January 20th to 26th, 2025 at Kampala Sheraton Hotel Gardens, representing a landmark event in strengthening the tourism and cultural collaboration between Uganda and China. With the theme “Bridging Cultures, Enhancing Cooperation: Unlocking Uganda-China Tourism Potential,” […]

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Gets 2 Baby Rhinos in 2 Weeks  Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary gets 2 baby rhinos in a period of weeks, a development that the conservationists have described as good news for the endangered animal species. According to Angie Genade, the Executive Director of the Rhino Fund Uganda, Rhino Bella gave birth to a […]

11 Hirwa Group Mountain Gorillas Return To Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Hirwa gorilla group mountain gorillas have crossed back to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda after about 8 months in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. According to Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the Hirwa gorilla family was seen and identified by gorilla trackers on […]

Reasons for Studying Tourism The reasons for studying tourism are quite many and justifiable. If you have a passion for tours and travel and you want to have tourists have an unforgettable experience, ensure make it a lifetime career. Workers in tourism industry have a desire for travel plus a strong obligation to assist tourists […]

Uganda Tourism Board Launches Experience Uganda First Middle East Campaign The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched a tourism campaign exclusively for visitors from the Middle East countries. The campaign code-named “Experience Uganda – First!” is aimed at creating and promoting  travel packages for gulf countries. The campaign, which offers selected Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority Translocates 15 Giraffes to Pian Upe The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has translocated 15 giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve found in the Karamoja Sub Region in North Eastern Uganda. Bashir Hangi, UWA’s Communication Manager said this practice is among the the strategies for ensuring wide ranging […]

Virunga National Park Reopens for Tourism Virunga National Park Reopens for Tourism after about a year of closure following security threats. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reopened the Virunga National Park to tourism, the park’s director has announced. Virunga Director Emmanuel Demerode told the press that the park, also a home to […]