Come August 2014, Uganda also known as “the pearl of Africa” will host one of the highly respected events in the tourism industry which will exhibit the various cultural art and crafts which are hard to find elsewhere. I know you must have visited Uganda probably on a business trip or on your safari to…
This may sound a surprise to many people especially tourists who have ever visited Semulik National Park but the fact is that, early this week,6 more chimpanzees were seen in the park. They were seen feeding on the green vegetation climbing various trees is an interesting way. This is something many people never imagined to…
Uganda National Museum was established in 1908 with an aim of exhibiting a true traditional culture of Uganda. This historical site is situated on plot 5,Kira road in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb, and it occupies an area of 13 acres ( about 3.359 hectares).Though the interior of the Museum was recently painted, it still portrays…
It is known as the most prominent ceremony in Rwanda and many people from different parts of the world including tourists embrace it annually. You may be wondering what ceremony but this is non-other than “Kwita Izina”. Kwita Izina is a naming ceremony in Rwanda where all the newly born mountain gorillas are given names…
Located in the southwestern part of Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable National park is the leading tourism site when it comes to gorilla tracking experience. You must have read or visited a zoo and saw some apes which look just like a human being and you were told that it’s a gorilla but I doubt if it…
The Chwezi (also known as Bachwezi), were said to be demigods. They are said to have occupied Bigo bya Mugenyi and other parts of western and central Uganda between the 11th and 16th centuries. These people have no clear historical background and their identity is an enigma. Today, this abandoned treasure is being taught in…
The tourism sector not favored by the national budget It was on Thursday last week when the government of Uganda read its budget to the nation but more critics have been cited especially in the tourism sector .According to the tour operators and the Uganda Tourism Boards, they expected the budget to highlight more about…
This week has been one of the worst weeks for the tourism industry of Uganda due to the sudden death of Tangi, a giraffe which every tourist has been finding friendlier than other animals. The touching news of the death emerged on Monday this week after confirmation by the doctors at the Uganda Wildlife Education…
Known as Uganda’s capital city, Kampala comprises of people from different cultures and backgrounds who are attracted by the job opportunities available. The diverse culture and people from the various tribes in the country make Kampala a wonderful city worth visiting. Although some visitors find it easy to notice, it’s not easy for a first-time…
Discovery of oil in Uganda a disadvantage to the tourism sector For the past few years,Uganda has discovered various places where oil is found and this is seen as a starting point for development. However,this has led to displacement of people from the places where oil has been discovered forcing them to migrate to other…