In his first 100 days at the helm of marketing the Uganda Tourism Board, Francis Nyende has injected new energy, strategy, and partnerships into the “Explore Uganda” brand. With landmark…
Uganda wants to double its tourism revenues, raise annual visitor arrivals to 1.9 million by 2026, and grow the sector’s contribution to GDP to 10% by 2040. But beneath these…
If you’re looking for a destination to add to your travel bucket list this year, consider the Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort. Nestled in the lush heart of Uganda, this…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) working with Emirates Airlines and the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, has kicked off a Familiarization (FAM) trip aimed at enhancing the visibility of Uganda as a premier travel destination. This initiative, which began on 21st January 2025, brings together a delegation of eleven influential travel trade partners to explore Uganda’s world-class tourism offerings. This FAM trip is a direct result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Uganda Tourism Board and Emirates Airlines, which seeks to promote Uganda’s rich cultural, natural, and wildlife assets. One of the trip’s primary objectives is to…
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The long-awaited opening of Paradise Island Resort promises to redefine luxury and nature-inspired getaways. Nestled on a pristine 19-acre island in the heart of Lake Victoria, this extraordinary retreat is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Speke Resort Munyonyo marina, owned by billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia, Chairman of the Ruparelia Group. Designed to harmonise with its lush natural surroundings, the resort boasts an array of accommodations, including 10 Standard cottages, 11 Standard Cliffhanger cottages, 14 Deluxe two-bedroom cottages, and three opulent executive villas. Each unit is meticulously crafted to offer breathtaking views and a serene island experience, catering to guests seeking…
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This festive season, I had time to reflect deeply on how insanely gifted Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is by nature and how we, as a country, have failed to maximise this potential year after year. Year in and year out, we, as a country, have failed to allocate resources to where they can bear the most return on investment. We continue to ignore optimally investing in both refining the thousands of pearls that make up this Pearl of Africa and aggressively taking them to the marketplace to unlock the billions of dollars that lie in waiting. My reflections were…
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Acacia Wilderness Lodge is located on a peninsula inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, right next to Mweya Safari Lodge. The resort describes itself somewhat modestly as a bed and breakfast – this is deliberate, an attempt at making it seem more palatable to the non-seasoned traveller and the everyday man, one would think. It sits on a sprawling piece of real estate strategically located on what might be described as a cliff edge that offers a breathtaking view of Lake Edward and the surrounding peninsula. Most tourist lodges in Uganda lean towards what you might call a ‘luxury’ definition, and…
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Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be happy when you think of tourism? It creates jobs, which is one of the priorities in the EU-Uganda partnership. My claim to fame here is that I am both a tourist, a host and a development partner. As a diplomat in a country, you are a bit of a tourist, and you understand what tourists want. I see myself a bit like a mirror for you, to reflect with and…
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Volcanoes Safaris, better known as the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, has announced the opening of its fifth luxury lodge⏤ Kibale Lodge. Aptly named, Kibale Lodge is located within the environs of Uganda’s Kibale National Park, better known as the Primate Capital of the World, for its rich collection of primates⏤ thirteen in total, including the famous chimpanzees. In total, the park is also home to over 120 other mammal species including elephants, and antelopes as well as 370 bird species. Kibale Lodge is the fifth in the Volcanoes Lodges collection. Others are…
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