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Amuka Lodge / Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary now open

Uganda’s latest addition to the safari circuit, the Amuka Lodge on the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, is now open for business it was learned during the week, as Johan Genade welcomed his first guests. Built with predominantly timber and local stone, … Continue reading

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AKAGERA FENCE ‘AHEAD OF SCHEDULE’

Construction of the electric fence along the boundaries of the Akagera National Park in Rwanda is according to the latest reports proceeding ahead of schedule, as a recent inspection revealed. The work is carried out through the Rwanda Demobilisation and … Continue reading

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NEW RECORD ARRIVALS AFFIRM VALIDITY OF CONSERVATION POLICIES IN RWANDA

The Rwanda Development Board’s Tourism and Conservation Division earlier in the week released their latest data on the trends the tourism industry has taken in 2011. It came as no surprise for informed observers that for instance TripAdvisor – gorilla … Continue reading

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Uganda tourism hit hard by demos

Uganda tour operators have asked the government and the opposition to work out measures that will peacefully resolve the economic crisis in the country rather than resorting to the violent demonstrations. The operators noted that the violent ‘Walk to Work’ … Continue reading

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All trade in and exports of wildlife suspended

Stung by criticism in parliament over the allegedly illegal export of a range of wildlife and birds aboard a Qatar air force cargo plane last year has the Tanzanian government in a knee jerk reaction banned ALL exports of wildlife … Continue reading

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KENYA AGREES TO SELL SHARES IN INTERCONTINENTAL, HILTON AND MOUNTAIN LODGE

News broke overnight that the Kenyan government had finally agreed to sell their stakes in the holding companies owning the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi, the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi and the Mountain Lodge, presently co-owned and managed by Serena Hotels. … Continue reading

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The Pride of Africa’ makes Kenyans proud

Kenya Airways, with the widely recognized tag line ‘The Pride of Africa’ is indeed making Kenyans proud, as the latest survey undertaken by the Nation Media Group shows. Nearly a third of those polled have Kenya Airways their ‘thumbs up’ … Continue reading

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Qatar Airways outs latest in-flight duty free magazine

Qatar Airways to Uganda has introduced its latest in-flight duty free magazine, Shopping Extravaganza, which offers passengers a greater choice of onboard products. The new 112page magazine features 155 products, including over 80 new items seven of which are available … Continue reading

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Uganda’s tourism basks in discovery of ape’s skull

Days  after a 20 million-year-old ape skull was discovered in Iriri, on the slopes of volcanic Mt. Napak, in Karamoja, the State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage says the discovery has pushed Uganda’s tourism industry to greater heights. Agnes … Continue reading

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SHERATON UGANDA GIVES IFTAR FEAST TO 500 ORPHANS

500 orphaned young children between the ages of 3 to 15 were treated to a traditional Iftar feast by the Sheraton Kampala Hotel a few days ago. Three orphanages run by Islamic charities were selected by the hotel to send … Continue reading

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