African Safari Travel News, Updates, Reviews

Travelust Redesigns Uganda Safari Africa Tour Website (Comments Off)

Travelust African safaris, one of the top safari companies in Uganda has had its site redesigned to cater for specific needs and various destinations across East Africa.
The website has complete information about gorilla safaris, birdwatching tours, white water rafting, game viewing and other special interest tours and safaris.
Travelust African Safaris, now 10 years in the […]

UAE exchange opens in Kampala (Comments Off)

United Arab Emirate Exchange Centre , one of the leading exchange houses in the country had opened another branch in Uganda. The branch located at Amber House brings to two the numbers of branches the company operates in the country.
The exchange centre established in 1980 is the largest remittance and exchange house in the Middle […]

New Telephone Company starts operating (0)

A new telephone company, Hits Telecom has recently started operating, in addition to the legendary three monopolistic MTN, Celtel and Uganda Telecom communication companies. Hits Telecom is a partner to local Veritus communications.
The Saudi-based company also operates in Yemen and has been licensed in DR Congo and Nigeria.
Edwin Rodwell, the company’s Chief Executive said there […]

New Telephone Company starts operating (0)

A new telephone company, Hits Telecom has recently started operating, in addition to the legendary three monopolistic MTN, Celtel and Uganda Telecom communication companies. Hits Telecom is a partner to local Veritus communications.
The Saudi-based company also operates in Yemen and has been licensed in DR Congo and Nigeria.
Edwin Rodwell, the company’s Chief Executive said there […]

Uganda’s Crafts to be improved (0)

This year, the National Crafts Association of Uganda, the government and private sector are planning to work in partnership to boost the crafts sector by improving the quality, value and variety of crafts.
Crafts are an important source of income for many Ugandans through sales as souvenirs to natives and international visitors as well as a […]

Orient bank to launch dollar account in Uganda. (0)

Orient bank is to launch a dollar account to enable its customers keep and earn interest in dollars, the general manager, Shamsher Khemani has said.
“We wanted to offer a unique product for expatriates and Ugandans with dollar inflow locally and Diaspora. We learnt that most of these people are afraid to keep their money in […]

Kidepo Airfield Radio Down- Flight Problems Caused (Comments Off)

A significant number of travellers by air are often afraid of flying even under ordinary circumstances. But even the bravest of hearts would be shaken if their destination was Kidepo airfield in the north eastern Ugandan district of Kaabong.
Pilots to this airfield are now forced to use mobile phones to communicate with airfield controllers in […]

Gorilla Safari Uganda and Rwanda, Trekking and Tracking Tour (Comments Off)

Adventure in the Pearl takes you through a magical journey and you will appreciate nature, people, culture, food and excitement. The safari will take you through the wonders of the Pearl of Africa starting at the Nile River source, Bujagali falls, the Sipi falls, Murchison falls, Kibaale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable National parks, Lake […]

Female Genital Mutilation now banned in Uganda (Comments Off)

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been banned by leaders of the only Ugandan tribe that carries out the practice, a month before the seasonal tribal ritual begins, press reports said on Thursday.
Elected councillors representing the Sabiny tribe at their main district seat in Uganda’s eastern town of Kapchorwa have vowed to have anybody involved in […]

Rwenzori Hiking New Trail to Be Launched on World Tourism Day (Comments Off)

The Ministed of State for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon Serapio Rukundo is set to preside over several activities to mark this years World Tourism Day celebrations on the 27th September 2008.
Uganda Wildlife Authoriy plans to use the weel to launch the Kilembe trail on the Rwenzori mountains in Kasese. Other events planned for the […]

Tanzania Hotels to be Graded Soon (Comments Off)

 Tanzania is now looking at modalities and ideas from tourist stakeholders on best options that would help to grade tourist accommodation facilities and make them match with those in other countries in the East African bloc.
Through Tanzania government’s announcement, managers from tourist focal points are meeting here in the Tanzanian capital city of Dar es […]

Government to Revitalize Nkoma Fish Ponds (Comments Off)

The government is set to revitalize Nkoma Fish Centre. The Centre, located 4 kms from Mbale Town has seven ponds meant to act as a fish breeding centre for the rural farmersbut it has over years been abandoned after it was allegedly mismanaged by the district authorities.
Mbale secretary for Finance Robert Wandwasi said about shs […]

Kenya Safari Cost (Comments Off)

Summary of this 8 day Taste of Kenya Safari
• Accommodation: Lodges and Hotels
• Activities: Game Drives
• Destinations: Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Mount Kenya, Maasai Mara and Nairobi
What you can expect from the 8 day Taste of Kenya
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival you’ll be personally met and taken to the city’s finest hotel, the Norfolk. For those arriving […]

Rwanda Online and Aboutuganda.com To Jointly Promote Tourism in the Region (Comments Off)

One of the prominent portals of Rwanda, www.rwanda-online.org has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aboutuganda.com to promote tourism in the region.
The two websites are online portals that present lots of information for tourists going to Uganda and Rwanda to see the mountain gorillas and other attractions.
Rwanda Online was started way back in 2001  and […]

Germany Investor To Manage Wildlife outside Parks in Uganda (Comments Off)

The legal body responsible for the conservation and protection of wildlife in Uganda, Then Uganda Wildlife Authority has just signed an agreement with a tour and travel agency, Uganda Wildlife Safaris to inverst in eco-tourism projects and game farming in the districts of Luwero and Nakaseke.
Christian Weth the owner of the company claims a huge […]

Primate Lodge Kibale Excels in Elegance and Style (Comments Off)

By Caren Mark
USA Journalist
Primate Lodge Kibale  is treasured for its proximity to Chimpanzee trekking at the Kibale National Park Headquarters but that’s not all!
Its improved facilities including new spacious room and its being plopped down right in the middle of the forest, makes it a one stop center for your safari to Kibale Forest.
This is […]

An extra-large Housing Project launched (0)

The president of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has recently launched the Royal Palms housing estate ; comprising of 1, 400 units.
291 acres of land at Butabika were leased to investors; out of which, the housing project occupies150 acres of the hospital land woth$115 million. The proprietors of the project are: Nation Wide Properties […]

Simba Safari Camp, Best Budget Accommodation, Queen Elizabeth Park Uganda (Comments Off)

Simba Safari Camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park has been voted the best budget accommodation through various media such as tourists to the park, online survey and reccommendations from tour operators and travel journalists. It scored points because of the following features.

  Situated at […]

Safari Clothing Wear on African Safari, Hats, Apparels, Safari Gear (Comments Off)

Its time for a safari to Africa and you are wondering what to wear. Of course it may not be your usual design that is appropriate. You need to consider the right wear and fashion, be it  shoes, safari hat, dresses, shirts and so on
African Safari Clothing
The first tip in helping you to choose […]

Lucky Dube Dead, South Africa (0)

Lucky Dube Dead
South African reggae musician Lucky Dube was shot dead by some armed rogues who were attempting to hijack the blue Volkswagen polo he was driving in a Johannesburg suburb. He was shot at 8 am when he was dropping his son to school. “His son was already out of the car.
When he saw […]

Uganda Draws with Angola 0-0, Football Uganda (Comments Off)

Angola has been held by Uganda for the second time in a row but this time not with a win. Its a goalless draw in Luanda.
The match which was delayed because of the late arrival by the officials was largely handled defensively by the Uganda Cranes.
The excellent fielding of Ibrahim Sekagya and Mwesigwa stopped numerous […]

Zanzibar Holidays for 2009 (Comments Off)

Zanzibar
Drive to the harbour to bard the ferry to the spice island of Zanzibar. Covering the island thoroughly, time is spent visiting remote villages and sandy beaches to the north and exploring the mystique of Stone Town. Visit the slave pits and participate in a Zanzibar Holidays spice tour, the food and fruit market is […]

Tour Operators on Credit Crunch, Tourist Arrivals Affected (Comments Off)

The global economy has affected the travel industry with many industry experts  including tour operators, hotels, travel agents and tourism organizations reporting a slow down in the number of tourist arrivals.
Those who decide to take on the tours prefer the budget type, singling out high expenses involved in travel. Most of the top expensive destinations […]

Algeria Travel, Tourism Ranking at 115 (Comments Off)

In two new reports of the World Economic Forum for 2009
Algeria ranked 108 in the world, communications and tourism 115
Algeria Travel Guide
A report of the International, which includes the most important global economic decision-makers and economists, and specialized bodies, a very modest about the place of Algeria tours in the Arab region, not to mention […]

Car Spares in Uganda: Chinese Factory to be Constructed (Comments Off)

A factory worth more than $3 million headed by a Chinese auto firm, the Union International Automobile Parts will supply brand new spare  parts to Ugandans who have always had to get them from United Arab Emirates and Japan.The company trading under the OITA brand had already invested about Shs640 million to stock their first […]

Embrace Culture in Development - Nabagereka (Comments Off)

Government should design development plans from a cultural point of view, Buganda Queen Sylivia Nagginda said yesterday. She was  presenting a paper in Kampala titled, Culture and Development in the ongoing Organisation of Islamic Conference Business Forum.
Culture moulds and nurtures an individual’s personality, which in the long run fosters development and people who work together […]

No Exporting Crude Uganda Oil, Says Museveni (Comments Off)

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has said that the crude oil from Uganda will not be exported. This was during his key address speech at the OIC Business Forum meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel Entebbe.

Uganda is expected to start the drilling of oil by next year. The rise of oil prices and food […]

Uganda Safari Tours, at Discount Rates (Comments Off)

This safari will bring you into appreciating the Gorillas and chimps. The Gorillas are rare and endangered species and only about 600 individuals are recorded on Earth with more than a half living in Uganda specifically Bwindi and two other families in Mgahinga National parks. This statistic gives high chances for one to see these […]

Russian Tourist Numbers up in Uganda (0)

Russian Tourist Numbers up in Uganda
After a visit by the top tour operators in Russia last year, the number of tourists from the Russian market is increasing at unbelievable speed.
The Tour operators who visited last year went for sport fishing, wildlife safaris, boat cruistes on Victoria, Murchison falls and Kazinga Channel in the Queen […]