Uganda Re-opens Savannah National Parks Amidst Strict Measures Uganda re-opens savannah National Parks amidst strict measures as a move to revive the tourism industry. A statement issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority on Twitter account revealed that the different Savannah National Parks across the country will be re-opened for visitors. The savannah National Parks to…
Are you in search for the best adventure experiences to do in Uganda post COVID-19 pandemic? Well, as we work through for a normal life, Uganda is that one most magical travel destination with the best adventure experiences that will turn your travel dreams into reality. This country boasts of its natural endowments composing of…
Following the outbreak of Covid-19, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Virunga National Park authorities temporarily suspended gorilla trekking safaris, research related activities in their respective gorilla safaris parks. However, Uganda through UWA announced relaxing re-schedule gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking permits policy. This was disclosed by the Executive Director of…
The outbreak of Covid-19 has come with lots of impacts which among others have resulted into indefinite halting of travel plans among many travelers worldwide however, there is hope that one day we shall be in position to leave our homes once this crisis is all over. That said, one needs to think of that…
Essential Travel Documents You Need to Trek Gorillas Are you aware of the essential travel documents you need to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or DR Congo? Well, to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Congo’s Virunga National Park, you are…
Are mountain gorillas also at risk of Covid-19? Are mountain gorillas also at risk of Covid-19? Safety of the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat has sparked a lot of discussion among the concerned scientists, conservationists and the tourism fraternity in Africa after the outbreak of the Coronavirus which has spread worldwide and claimed…
Rwanda Development Board Launches Liberation Tourism Trail Rwanda through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has introduced the Liberation Tourism Trail as its new tourism product. The new tourism product gives tourists on the Rwanda safari holiday insight into the country’s history specifically the liberation struggle. Before launching, the RDB together with the Ministry of Defense…
UTB Launches The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2020 Uganda Tourism Board has officially launched and unveiled the schedule for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2020. This annual expo brings together travel journalists, tour operators/companies, travel agents, accommodation facilities’ owners and tourism boards’ representatives from Uganda and beyond (especially other East African Countries) in…
Why Use a Tour Operator to Plan Gorilla Safari? Maranatha tours & Travel Why Use a Tour Operator to Plan a Gorilla Safari? Discover different reasons why you should plan a gorilla tour with a tour operator. A tour operator like Maranatha Tours & Travel help visitors book a Uganda gorilla permit, gorilla trekking and…
Rushegura gorilla group welcomes a newborn baby gorilla just after Karungi and also Businza Mother gorillas from Mubare gorilla family also broke the news with newborn baby gorillas early in October and November 2019. The newborn baby gorilla adds onto the population of these endangered apes in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park although…