COMMENT | WILSON MANISHIMWE | For a long time, Kisoro District has always been known for its stunning and breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and the beauty of the Virunga Mountains, where it serves as the gateway to this side of the volcanic range that overlaps the borders of Rwanda …
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Madi Okollo, uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For Boniface Kadabara, CEO of West Nile Birding and Safari, the news couldn’t have come at a better time. As he watches the early morning sun filter through Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Kadabara envisions a new era for tourism in West Nile—one shaped by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Not all safaris are the same. Some are crowded and rushed, while others feel like stepping into a different world. In Uganda, the real magic happens when you move beyond the usual parks and follow routes that reveal the country slowly and beautifully. …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | A safari is not just a journey; it is a deeply emotional encounter with nature, a story woven through landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Among Africa’s most captivating wildlife experiences is the thrill of meeting the big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs. These apex predators …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa holds a special place in the hearts of wildlife lovers and adventure seekers. Its vast savannas, mist-covered mountains, ancient forests, and shimmering lakes create a tapestry of landscapes that feel almost mythical. When people dream of an African safari, they often picture …
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Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has intensified its destination marketing drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat. Held at Villa Soraya, the event formed part …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited announcement arrived on 2 December 2025 — a moment that Uganda’s tourism industry had been yearning for since 2023. The United Kingdom officially lifted its travel advisory against Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park, ending more than two years of …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg, opening a week of Ugandan engagements aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation, trade partnerships, and regional market linkages across Southern Africa. The Roadshow brings together national tourism bodies, leading travel trade professionals, media, and private sector stakeholders …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Berlin, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has concluded a ten-day familiarization trip for twelve (12) German travel trade partners. The initiative, themed “Experience Uganda, the Pearl of Africa,” aimed to showcase Uganda’s rich …
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How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place? Pritish Behuria is a scholar of the political economy of development who has conducted a study in Botswana, Mauritius …
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