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Uganda Launches Gorilla and Chimp Census in Bwindi.
This is the 6th mountain gorilla census, with the first one conducted in 1997. The census is normally conducted every five years; the last one was in 2018 and recorded 459 mountain gorillas. The 2023 census was rescheduled to 2025 due to COVID-19.
May 9


UGANDA TOURISM BOARD UNVEILS STRIKING MOUNTAIN GORILLA SCULPTURES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO WELCOME VISITORS AND PROMOTE DESTINATION UGANDA.
A team from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) poses for a group photo during the launch of the mountain gorilla sculptures at Entebbe...
May 6


PERMANENT SECRETARY DOREEN S. KATUSIIME HONOURED WITH THE DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF THE NILE MEDAL AT LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONS.
This prestigious recognition was conferred upon Ms. Katusiime in honour of her exemplary and outstanding service to the Government of Uganda, particularly her deep commitment to promoting Uganda internationally through innovative and strategic initiatives that cut across the artistic, scientific, and cultural realms.
May 1


KING OYO EMBARKS ON A MEMORABLE GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE IN BWINDI.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) had the honor of hosting His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the esteemed King of the Tooro Kingdom, at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda’s premier tourist destinations. This visit is part of His Majesty’s 25-year development plan, which aims to promote Uganda’s tourism potential by highlighting key experiences, including the world-famous gorilla trekking.
Apr 26


UGANDA'S TOURISM SECTOR HITS RECORD HIGH OF US$1.28 BILLION IN 2024.
Doreen S. Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, speaks during the Breakfast Meeting on...
Apr 17


UGANDA KICKS OFF WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 2025 CELEBRATIONS IN LIRA CITY
L-R: Hon. Martin B. Mugarra, Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, Miss Tourism Beauty Queens, (2nd Right) Hon. Tom Butime, the...
Mar 22


Annual Tourism Development Performance Review Report 2022 /2023-Launched.
KAMPALA- UGANDA The Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities has launched the Annual Tourism Development Performance Review Report...
Sep 28, 2023


THE UGANDA HANDCRAFTS EXPO 2022.
The Uganda handcrafts expo 2022, November 24 – 26, 2022 at the Uganda museum
Nov 15, 2022


Champion Joshua Cheptegei runs in the wild
It was all smiles yesterday (January 17th,2022) as Champion Joshua Cheptegei led runners along paths in Lake Mburo National Park with...
Jan 17, 2022


REGIONAL FORUM ON COMBATING WILDIFE CRIME
THEME: Strengthening Cross-border coordination, collaboration and cooperating in the fight against illegal wildlife trade and...
Dec 1, 2021
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