Monthly Archives: September 2011

EASTERN UAGANDA BRIDGES AND ROADS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

A few weeks back, disaster conditions have been witness unto the road transport after the hammering rains that have been flowing in Eastern Uganda not so long ago. These heavy rains are said to have washed away the bridge between … Continue reading

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FOREIGN MISSIONS IN RWANDA PLAY A FUNDERMENTAL ROLE IN PROMITING RWANDA

The foreign embassies not based in the country have embarked on the promotion of the country as an investment unto the tourism industry. Envoys are keen on meeting potential investors for economic development home from South Africa, the USA, and … Continue reading

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A MANAGEMENT TREATY TOWARDS TRANS BOUNDARY COLLABORATION

Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo are in consultation in regards of the Greater Virunga Trans boundary Collaboration (GVTC), this is to solve trans-boundary problems such as poaching and illegal hunting, rebel activities in the protected areas, human-wildlife conflicts … Continue reading

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BLOW TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY DUE TO MASSIVE MUDSLIDES.

As indicated by the statistics of Mt. Elgon National Park, Tourist have turned away from visiting the park due to the continuous August and September mudslides the have been occurring in the area. Although August and September are peak seasons … Continue reading

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UWA WARNED APON THE ELEPHANT ATTACKS.

Elephants have been reportedly on rampage in the area. At least 4,000 people are stuck with no appropriate shelter and food after they flee their homes last week after frequent attacks by the elephants from Murchison Falls National Park. Authorities … Continue reading

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SUPPLEMANTARY GORILLA FAMILIES TO ALLEVIATE STRAIN FOR PERMITS

As confirmed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, this November, two new gorilla families have been adapted due to be located Southern part of the magnificent Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for more tourism activities. The new gorilla families are called Oruzogo … Continue reading

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RAFTING FOR UGANDA’S RHINOS

As set by the Rhino Fund Uganda / Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, on the 24th of September the yearly Raft for Rhinos race is due to take place on the River Nile. With one of Uganda’s leading adventure travel companies the … Continue reading

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WORLD TOURISM DAY TO BOOST BIRD WATCHING FOR UGANDANS

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and National Forest Authority (NFA) with splendid idea saw the need to bring Uganda’s biodiversity and natural wonders to Ugandans so that its not  just enjoy but also appreciate the need to save the birds from … Continue reading

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ADVANTURE GORILLAS AND PRIMATES IN UGANDA

Uganda’s star attraction is the endangered mountain Gorillas not forgetting that they are the biggest living primates and most peaceable animals in the world. As humbling and thrilling the Gorillas are, they share 95% of human genes never the less, … Continue reading

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TOURISM SECTOR NEEDS MORE MARKETING

The MPs of Uganda said one of the challenges facing the country’s tourism sector is lack of marketing of the tourism potentials. They asked the minister of wildlife Kamuntu why tourism which is the biggest foreign earner has not been … Continue reading

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