Tourism & Travel

The Minister of Tourism, Tom Butime, encouraged members of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, held in Uganda, to act as ambassadors for the country's tourism. The conference, attended by at least…

In anticipation of the eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) scheduled for May 23rd to 25th, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) are actively implementing measures to address previous…

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have taken a significant step in their pursuit of justice for the tragic killing of two foreign tourists and their guide last month. In an operation targeting suspected…

Following the recent tragedy that claimed the lives of three individuals, Queen Elizabeth National Park is experiencing a resurgence in tourist activity, coupled with enhanced safety measures. Once more, tourists can indulge in the…

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has stepped up efforts together with the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Wildlife Authority to hunt down the attacked that killed three people along Katunguru-Mweya-Katwe road in Kasese District. While…

Uganda police have disclosed that suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group attacked and killed two foreign tourists and a Ugandan national at Queen Elizabeth National Park. The assailants…

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities in Uganda has launched an investigation into reports of illegal sales of gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits. Media reports recently exposed a potential loss of…

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is taking serious action to address allegations of fraud related to the sale of fake gorilla permits. They've launched a thorough investigation and suspended eleven staff members suspected of…