Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – September 2025. In a landmark policy shift, Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African citizens. The new directive introduces Free Tourist Visas to African Travelers in Burkina Faso, opening the West…
Every once in a while, a country does something that makes people stop, pack their bags, and look at its treasures with new eyes. UWA Open Park Days is that moment for Uganda. From 25th to 27th September 2025, the…
Kampala, Uganda, September 6, 2025 — Uganda crowned its first-ever Man of Tourism International alongside the new Miss Tourism Uganda 2025/26, in a colorful finale that celebrated culture, talent, and youth empowerment. The event, held on Friday night at the…
At the centre of Uganda’s wild savannahs, a quiet revolution is taking shape; one that blends conservation, culture, and community in a way that feels distinctly 21st century. Later this month, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary will host the country’s first-ever Rhino…
Last Saturday, the town of Kasese once again transformed into the heartbeat of African sports tourism as the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon concluded another successful edition. Against the backdrop of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains, this year’s marathon was not just…
Tourists heading to western Uganda now have more than just breathtaking views and iconic landmarks to look forward to. The Kikorongo Equator Monument, an essential stop along the Kasese Fort Portal Road has become the latest site to offer free…
In a bold move to position one of Uganda’s most iconic natural landmarks, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, officially launched the Rwenzori Tourism Destination Management Plan (TDMP) at…
The conference hall at Sheraton Kampala buzzed with energy this morning as conservation leaders, government officials, tourism stakeholders, the private sector and media gathered for the launch of the Name a Rhino Campaign. Organized by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA),…
Uganda is awakening to a bold new vision for its tourism future. The recent unveiling of the National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS) 2024/29 by Uganda Tourism Board marks a watershed moment for the East African nation, as it sets its…
Each morning, the early risers of Nkumba Bukolwa, a charming village by the shores of Lake Victoria, are greeted by the enchanting sounds of a flock of Balearica (Bennett, 1834) soaring through the sky. The low plaintive bugling “maaah-hem” sound…
