The 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run; Ensuring eradication of HIV/AIDS. Kampala city is warming up for the 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday run scheduled to take place on 6th April 2025. The Kabaka Birthday Run is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the birthday of the King of Buganda, Kabaka…
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2025 The 9th edition of the Pear of Africa Tourism Expo is around the corner; scheduled to take place from 21st -24th May 2025 at the newly developed Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo in Kampala. The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is an annual event showcasing Uganda’s unique…
Common Car rental scams in Uganda and how to avoid them Being scammed is one of the worst things to experience, especially on a trip to Uganda! Car rental scams are a common issue world wide that catches travellers off-guard and these scams can lead to unexpected expenses and in the long run ruin…
Tips on choosing a reliable car rental company for your safari trip in Uganda We live in an era where we actually don’t know what is real and what is not. It is even worse because of the Internet. There are so many scammers online and so many people have lost large sums of…
Renovation of the Luweero mass graves Luweero Triangle mass graves are a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during the Ugandan Bush War (1981-1986). The Luweero Triangle is located in Luweero District, approximately 75 km (47 miles) northwest of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. During the Ugandan Bush War, the National Resistance Army (NRA), led by…
London Gatwick is added to Uganda Airline Booking List Uganda Airline has added London Gatwick airport to their destination booking system list of destinations. The move has preceded moment where Uganda was seeking have direct flight from Entebbe to Europe, this has flashed excitement among travelers eager for a direct route between Uganda and the…
New baby born gorillas has influenced the population of mountain gorillas in the volcanic forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Reviewing from the new gorilla birth report realized by Uganda Wildlife Authority spokesperson Mr. Hangi Bashir published late of 2024, indicated a total of 121 baby gorillas were received at Bwindi since the year 2017…
Everything you need to know before renting a car in Uganda. Booking a trip to Uganda involves a lot of planning because there is so much to see and so many things to do. It is almost impossible to exhaust everything on your itinerary if you do not plan accordingly. In other words, part of…
Is Uganda a safe tourist destination? Uganda, also known as the pearl of Africa got her nickname from the former prime minster of United Kingdom, Winston Churchill in his 1908 book “My African Journey” after being impressed by the country upon his visit. Just like a pearl, Uganda is globally recognised for her beauty and…
Things to follow when driving on Kenya roads. We bring you some of the traffic cautions to engage when driving through Kenya especially to foreign drivers. Fortunately, Kenya has experiences an impressive progression where roads have been paved. This article is useful for drivers who are wishing to hire a car and take a self-drive…