Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) issues a news release on “counter terrorism measures by Uganda’s Security agencies”. These measures are meant to reassure the people of Uganda and visitors that the security agencies led by the Uganda Police force have the situation under control. [READ MORE]

The arrival of ZANSKAR PRODUCTIONS; a filming crew from Madrid Spain in Buhoma Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a world Heritage Site and home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population on 27^th June 2010 left the Tourism department in a jovial mood as the crew set pace among other tourists to unfold the pristine natural endowments of the impenetrable forest, the mountain gorillas of Mubare family.

Uganda Wildlife Authority in conjunction with A 1Services, a marketing consultancy firm last week organized a five day Mount Elgon Climbing challenge which attracted hikers from various corporate organizations.

Long walks through a rugged terrain, slippery trails chilly, misty weather and thick vegetation to and from Africa’s seventh highest peak on Mountain Elgon provided a real challenge and an unforgettable experience to the enthusiastic participants.

A combined team of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (RMS) guides and officials this week successfully rescued a Dutch tourist, Peter Van Oene 51, who slipped and fell into a mountain crevice as he descended from the Magherita peak in the Rwenzori Mountains.