Monthly Archives: April 2012

Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary General Mr. Anders Johnsson treks gorillas in bwindi forest

During Easter weekend gorilla families of  Bitukura, Oruzogo group and Habinyanja all had an opportunity to host the powerful VIPs who had earlier in the week gathered in Kampala to attend the Inter-parliamentary Union. However, the most privileged of them … Continue reading

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Uganad Wildlife Authority-UWA to fence off protected areas to prevent wild animal losses

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has not failed in its mandate to manage wildlife and protected areas under its legal mandate in Uganda. On the contrary, it has made huge positive strides in boosting the image of Uganda as a successful … Continue reading

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MICHAEL OTIENO LEAVES RWANDAIR TO GO INTO AVIATION CONSULTING | cheap Rwanda tours

Michael Otieno RwandAirs’ widely respected Manager Corporate Communications and PR, has reportedly left the airline after nearly 3 ½ years as one of the public faces of the airline, but not without some pride over the achievements he says were made … Continue reading

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KWS kills poacher confiscates weapons, ammunition and ivory

From  Kora National Park in Northern Kenya One poacher  was shot dead in what has been described as a fierce fire fight while others were arrested with AK 47 assault rifles and ammunition in their possession. Four suspected poachers arrested … Continue reading

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Sarova Hotels partner with Kenyatta University to combat water weed in Taita dam

Kenyatta Universitys Taita / Taveta based college for agriculture and technology is partnering with Sarova Hotels Taita Hills and Salt Lick Lodges, to establish ways and means to safely eradicate an aquatic weed, which has over the past years invaded … Continue reading

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Ngamba island annual chimpanzee challenge back | CHEX

The Ngamba Island annual Chimp Challenge will be held this year on 5th May at the On Course Training Grounds in Kitende, Uganda The annual event is once again sponsored by City Tyres, with all proceeds going toward providing food … Continue reading

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Tanzanian safari guides to register get licensed | africa trips

Under a recently launched new set of regulation will it become mandatory for tour guides in Tanzania to register and get licensed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The measure is expected to come into effect in the next … Continue reading

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SEYCHELLES NATIONAL ECONOMICS COUNCIL TARGETS TOURISM GROWTH

When President James Michel chaired the countrys National Economics Council, in short NEC, earlier in the week the meeting had to look at a revised growth forecast for the Seychelles of 2.8 percent, down from the initially expected 4 percent. … Continue reading

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Mt.Elgon National park tourism threatened as animals find refuge in Kenya

A tourist walks through a crater lake covering 40 sq kilometres. The crater that was formed after the collapse of the mountain peak about two million years ago following a major eruption, is one of the biggest crater lakes in … Continue reading

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RESCUED LOW LAND GORILLA TO RETURN HOME | book gorilla permit for uganda

Last year  Rwandan security forces took a baby gorilla from traffickers  near the common border with Congo DR, the young animal was kept under close care and supervision for several months, while the authorities tried to establish the origin of … Continue reading

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