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Julian Wright at Bamwanjara Pass. At Bamwanjara Pass, climbers get excellent views of all the main snow-capped peaks. Courtesy Photo

8 RWENZORI PEAKS IN 7 DAYS: Renowned mountaineer Julian Wright of African Ascents blown away by Mt. Rwenzori’s diversity, breathtaking views and charming toughness

Julian Wright (33 years) is no ordinary mountaineer, as well as being a Professional Mountaineer, Lead Guide/ Field Expert for over 15 years, largely in Kenya and South Africa, he is one
July 25, 2021
Julian Wright, a professional mountaineer, lead guide/ field expert with over 15 years’ experience poses for a photo at the Alexandra Peak (5,090 metres), of Mt. Stanley’s four tallest peaks. Julian set a record, by climbing 8 peaks in 7 days. Over and above Alexandra, the three other Mt. Stanley peaks summitted by Julian are: Margherita, (5,109 metres), Albert Peak (5,087 metres), and Cheptegei (4,907 meters). He also summited Mutinda Lookout (3,975 metres); Mt. Speke’s tallest peak- Vittorio Emanuele (4890 metres) as well as Iolanda Peak, (4,175 metres) the tallest peak on Mt. Gessi and finally, Mt. Baker’s Edward Peak (4,844 metres). Courtesy Photo

Mt. Rwenzori’s numerous adrenaline-charged peaks, rich and rare ecological diversity, combined with once-in-a-lifetime breathtaking views continue to attract renowned mountaineers

As the world begins to come to terms with the Covid-19 pandemic, ramp up vaccinations and warm up to tourism, the charming allure and unique diversity of Uganda continues to attract travellers
July 23, 2021
Willis Bashaasha, Director, Manifesto Implementation Unit, Office of the President, gives remarks yesterday in Kampala at the opening of the Manifesto Week that runs from May 4 to May 11th 2021.

MANIFESTO WEEK: Tourism sector excels with 92% rating, achieves 15 of 17 commitments

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has achieved monumental landmarks on its social contracts with the people as demonstrated in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021. The tourism sector excelled with a rating of 92%
May 6, 2021
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UTB Board Chairperson, Daudi Migereko speaks at the closing ceremony of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2021. He applauded government and especially President Yoweri Kaguta, for the efforts made so far in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, keeping the economy together, but said that more was needed to stabilise the tourism sector which is lagging behind of all the other sectors in recovery.

UTB’s first-ever virtual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2021) notches record attendance amidst optimism for tourism recovery

The much-anticipated 6th Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2021, closed last week amidst cautious hopes and optimism on recovery for an industry that employs nearly 700,000 Ugandans but
May 5, 2021
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