Indifference among States Puts Single East Africa Tourist visa Plans in Balance

PLANS to have an East African Community (EAC) single East Africa tourist visa remain in balance as some partner states show signs of indifference with regard to adopting common policies necessary to spearhead the project. Although it was initially envisaged as a fundamental initiative that would help attract more foreign earnings through increased tourists, some…

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Shs50,000 spot fine for littering Entebbe Town

If you are found littering Entebbe Town, you will be finned 50000 Uganda shillings. Authorities at Entebbe Municipal Council, where Uganda’s only international airport is located have introduced definite penalties against people found littering garbage as a measure to step up cleanliness in the town. The new penalty, that would include paying Shs50,000, according to…

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Uganda’s Nyero rock paintings threatened by Weather and Vandalism

Future generations risk losing Nyero Rock, a tourist destination in Ngora District, to vandalism and adverse weather conditions that have ruined the archeological paintings. The three-tiered rock shelter, famous for its ancient paintings on its inner surfaces, is believed to date as far back as the Iron Age. Ms Rose Ntale Mwanja, the commissioner of…

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Kampala Aero Club To Fly Schedule Flights from Uganda’s Entebbe to Serengeti

Kampala Aero Club (Fly Uganda) To Fly Schedule Flights to Uganda National Parks and Serengeti after Partnering with Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation. There will be flights from Entebbe to Serengeti. Fly Uganda now offers seat rates to all Uganda’s National Parks. This long-awaited service from Uganda’s leading Flying Safari Company will open up destinations to a…

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ENTEBBE AIRSHOW SET FOR DECEMBER 15/16

Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority is set for the Entebbe Airshow, partnering to put together a showcase aviation event on the weekend of December 15th and 16th, bringing together the aviation industry to give Ugandans a hands-on experience. In the upcoming Entebbe Airshow, Air Uganda has already offered to fly disabled children on a special flight…

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Lonely Planet names Uganda ‘THE 2013 BIRDWATCHING DESTINATION’

Lonely Planet has named Uganda the 2013 birdwatching destination. As 2012 is slowly getting ready to hand over to the next year in line a new tagline will take over from the hype of this year, as The Pearl of Africa turned 50 and when the Lonely Planet Guide had named Uganda as their top…

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Uganda Wildlife Authority Starts Cycling in Mt. Elgon National Park

The Uganda Wildlife Authorities has introduced mountain bike-riding cycling in Mt. Elgon National Park as a new tourist activity. The assistant warden at the national park, Mr Stephen Nyadru, while speaking at the launch on Friday, said the move is aimed at attracting more tourists. He said activities will include traversing of rocks, washouts, and…

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