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• 1st Jungle music festival
  on Jul 22, 2016 in Events
  Bwindi Jungle Lodge is organising their 1st Jungle music festival in partnership with Voice of Muhabura on the 23rd July 2016 at the Bwindi Jungle Lodge beach overlooking Lake Mulehe. This event is organized as part of the CSR to give back to the...
• Uganda’s single entry visa reduces to $50 from $100
  on Jul 22, 2016 in News EAC Visa East Africa visa uganda visa visa
  In the move to promote tourism in Uganda, the government has reduced the visa cost from $100 to $50 effective July 22nd 2015.   This comes after the government has announced that the visas will be applied for online to reduce delays and hassles...
• Ethiopia’s Tourism Revenue Hits Record High in 2015, Beats Kenya and Tanzania Combined
  on Jul 15, 2016 in Features Tourism ethiopia tourism kenya touris tanzania tourism tourism growth tourism trends
  Ethiopia’s tourism revenue jumped 20.7 percent in 2015 to a record high of $3.5 billion from $2.9 billion in the previous fiscal year lifted by increased number of foreign tourists visiting the East African nation, data from the Ministry of Culture...
• Application for Uganda Visa Online
  on Jul 7, 2016 in News Visas East Africa passportts visa
  The Government of Uganda has introduced the online visa application system with effect from 01 July 2016. All persons intending to come to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, medical are required to apply and obtain a visa online. Ap...
• Kenya Airways appoints new COO
  on Jul 5, 2016 in Aviation News
  Kenya Airways has appointed a new chief operating officer, the latest management change that the national carrier has made amid restructuring efforts. KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, has announced that Jan de Vegt will replace...
• Cable cars to boost tourism in Mount Kenya
  on May 27, 2016 in News
  As a means to boost its tourism sector, the Kirinyaga County Government is headed towards installing Cable Cars on Mt Kenya. This will mean that tourists who only know Switzerland as the only famous destination for this kind of a facility can now hav...
• TPS (Uganda) Limited, Serena Hotels and PROPARCO Sign a USD 8 Million Loan Agreement for Kampala Serena extension program
  on May 25, 2016 in Press Release Hospitality news hotel news Kampala Hotels luxury hotels serena hotels TPO Uganda Uganda hotels
  TPS (Uganda) Limited (TPS (U)) trading as the SERENA HOTELS, is having a binary celebration as it commemorates 10 years of presence in Uganda and inaugurates phase I of Kampala Serena Hotel’s Master Plan extension program, in partnership with PROPA...
• Kenya targets 20 per cent increase on SA visitors
  on May 13, 2016 in News Kenya tourism Kenya Tourism Board kenya visas KQ KTB Magical Kenya South Africa tourists tourist trends visas visitor numbers
  Kenya is targeting to increase the flow of tourists from South Africa by 20 percent by the end of the year. This comes as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) kicks off campaigns on branding the country including training of over 300 tour operators on touri...
• Wi-Fi to be rolled out across BA aircraft from 2017
  on May 13, 2016 in Aviation Features airline app Airlines airlines news aviation BA british airways
  IAG, parent company of British Airways has announced plans to install high-speed inflight connectivity across 118 of BA’s long-haul aircraft from Q1 in 2017. The agreement between IAG and in-flight connectivity specialist GoGo will also see A...
• 7 ways to be an exceptional tour guide
  on May 13, 2016 in Features apps exceptional guide Guiding tours guides
  As more and more people decide to pursue authentic adventures around the world, there is a growing demand for amazing guides to deliver this experience. Here are 7 ways for tour guides to deliver a truly awesome experience and turn your “so-s...
• Kalya Courts Hotel
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Fort Portal
  Hotel / Accommodation / Wedding Venues / Gardens for taking your relaxation Contact: 0772 500279 The post Kalya Courts Hotel appeared first on Africa Travel Guide | Travel Directory | Destination Info.
• Mountains of the Moon Hotel
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Fort Portal Fort Portal Hotels
  Mountains of the Moon Hotel and Resort has become one of Fort Portal’s signature hotels. The hotel sits on 15 acres of landscaped gardens. Contact: 0775 557840 The post Mountains of the Moon Hotel appeared first on Africa Travel Guide | Travel...
• Chimps’ Nest, Uganda
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Kibale
  Chimps’ Nest Uganda is built on a beautiful piece of land with a splendid view of Kibale Forest and the snow capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. As the name implies, Chimps’ Nest is often visited by chimps, but also other wildlife. Contact: 0...
• Queens Bar and lodge
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Fort Portal Fort Portal Lodges
  Queens Bar and lodge is located in Mugusu 10Km, within mugusu market along Fort Portal Kasese Road.We have Fully Stocked Bar, Self Contained Accommodation, DSTV, Nyama Choma Contact: 0776 610531 The post Queens Bar and lodge appeared first on Africa...
• Dutchess Hotel and Restaurant
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Uganda Fort Portal Fort Portal Eat outs Restaurants
  Dutchess is well known as the best restaurant in Fort Portal.  Not only  for our excellent pizza, but also people come back for cappuccino, cheese cake, home made bread, burgers, salads and excellent dinner meals. You can enjoy the food outside in...
• Dutchess Hotel
  on Jul 11, 2014 in Fort Portal
  Dutchess is a new up market small hotel right in the city centre of Fort Portal.  We offer excellent accommodation for a good price in the most quiet part of town. On top of the comfortable rooms you can enjoy the best food in Fort  Portal, fast...
• Forest walk at Kyaninga Lodge
  on Jul 10, 2014 in Forest Walk Birding Kibale
  There are different activities that clients can participate in while at Kyaninga Lodge. The activities here will give you an opportunities of exploring communities, talking a forest walk and at the end, you can enjoy the wild swimming. This is done w...
• Bigodi Swamp Walk
  on Jul 10, 2014 in Kibale Bigodi wetland KAFRED Kibale forest
  Rich in biodiversity and beautiful scenery, the wetland is a birder’s paradise with about 200 species. Located outside the park in Magombe Swamp it also hosts seven species of primates including the black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, r...
• Sebioli Visitor Information Center
  on Jul 10, 2014 in Kibale
• Cycads African Safaris
  on Jul 9, 2014 in Uganda
  Cycads African Safaris is an indigenous East African tour operator specializing in organizing off the beaten track Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania. Whether your interested in mountain gorilla trekking, game viewing, bird watching or h...