Archive for July, 2008
Uganda National Parks To Get 5 Star Hotels
The game parks, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga and Kidepo are get to get five-star hotels, revealed the tourism state minister, Serapio Rukundo.
Speaking at the launching of the Pearl of Africa Tree at Akright Kakungulu Satellite City on Entebbe Road,Rukundo stated that the government is in negotiations with investors like Kempinski hotels, […]
Food Shortage Africa, NGO sets up Bank to Aid Food Production
The Hunger Project Uganda has opened a rural bank in Eastern Uganda-Iganga to offer cheap credit facilties to rural farmers to increase food production in the region.
Speaking during thje opening of the bank last week, Hunger Project Country Director Irene Muwanguzi said the bank would offer affordable agriculture loans to farmers and assist them to […]
Nkuringo Walking Safaris in Uganda
Nkuringo Walking Safaris
A new adventure of a walking safari has been introduced in Nkuringo.
It lasts for 2 to 4 days.
The 1st day starts from kisoro (Lake Mutanda) to Nkuringo.
The 2nd day tour starts from Nkuringo safari lodge to Nkuringo.
The third day covers Nkuringo to buhoma.
More information can be got from www.nkuringowalkingsafaris.com
Marburg Fever in Uganda Updates
Press Statement about the Marburg Fever
UGANDA TOURIST BOARD WOULD LIKE TO ASSURE ALL TOURISTS IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL INTENDING VISITORS THAT THERE IS NO EMINENT […]
Masai Mara migration 2008 Begins
One of the highlights of the annual migration, the arrival of the wildebeest into the Masai Mara, has commenced. The first arrivals from the Serengeti have started crossing the crocodile infested waters of the Mara River. This is what most people consider to be the quintessential “annual wildebeest migration” and this year looks likely to […]
Zawadi Africa Educational Fund and the Madhvani Foundation Invites Scholarship Applications
The Zawadi Africa Educational Fund in partnership with the Madhvani Foundation is pleased to invite applications from Ugandan Girls for 5 (five) University Scholarships overseas, in a newly developed strategic partnership between the Zawadi Africa Educational Fund and the Madhvani Foundation.
The Zawadi Africa Educational Fund is a US-based non-profit organization that secures scholarships and covers […]
Rwanda Safaris Guide Launched
The online travel guide to Rwanda has been launched, The site under the domain, http://www.rwandasafarisguide.com contains information on Rwanda travel, national parks, tour operators, hotels, city guide, travel news and so much more.
The website is currently allowing travel related content and websites with particular reference to Rwanda. In a closely related move, the site is […]
Kenya Safaris: Kenya finally Safe for Tourists
Kenya Safaris: Kenya finally Safe for Tourists
After the post election violence in Kenya, the French government had now encouraged tourist to go take on safaris to Kenya.
The French Ambassador to Kenya wrote in an open letter to the French citizens that the country is back to normal and that Kenya was ready to do business.
“Natural […]