A Southern White Rhino is carefully prepared for translocation at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary ahead of its historic relocation to Kidepo Valley National Park. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Tuesday commenced the historic reintroduction of Rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, marking the return of the species to the landscape 43 years after the last rhino was sighted in the area. The Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi flagged off the translocat

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has today kick-started a three-day Top Management Retreat in Jinja, bringing together senior leadership from the Ministry, its agencies, boards and key representatives from selected line ministries to deliberate on sector performance, institutional alignment and strategic priorities for Uganda’s tourism development agenda.   The retreat, scheduled to run from 18th–20th February 2026, is being held under the theme “Reflecting,

Hon. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (second left), accompanied by a delegation and a Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) official, visits the Sempaya Female Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park, Bundibugyo District. Semuliki National Park, together with Queen Elizabeth National Park, has been cleared of previous travel advisories, allowing unrestricted visits by British nationals. The United Kingdom has lifted its travel advisory warning against visiti

Tourists pose for a group photo after a Mountain Gorilla Excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has secured international recognition after being ranked the world’s third-best adventure destination, reaffirming the country’s leadership in conservation, sustainable tourism, and immersive wildlife experiences worldwide. Uganda has once again stepped onto the world stage following the announcement at the TOURISE Global Tourism  

Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Speaking during the World Tourism Day...

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, have announced that Uganda...

‎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.

A team from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) poses for a group photo during the launch of the mountain gorilla sculptures at Entebbe...

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.

L-R: Hon. Martin B. Mugarra, Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, Miss Tourism Beauty Queens, (2nd Right) Hon. Tom Butime, the...