Hiking to the Rwenzori highest peak suspended
Hiking to the highest point in Uganda has been suspended. At 5109 meters above sea level, Margherita Peak in the Rwenzori Mountains is the highest point in Uganda (and third highest in Africa), and is the ultimate prize for the climbing tour in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The suspension comes after a deep crevasse […]
Ewaffe Cultural Village – a place to experience old Baganda traditions and culture
Ewaffe Cultural Village is the place to go (near Kampala) for one to experience authentic African traditions and cultures. This spot is not like many other cultural centers where a few items depicting African traditions and cultures are simply put on display for you to watch, but Ewaffe Cultural Village is a big project nicely […]
2024 Uganda gorilla tracking ticket price increased to USD 800
Uganda has increased the gorilla tracking permit/ticket from $700 to $800. The new price of the gorilla tracking permit is effective from July 2024 when the new Uganda financial year starts. So for all purchases of gorilla trekking permits for tracking dates starting 1st July 2024 one has to pay $800. It has also been […]
You do not need a visa to go to Kenya (starting 2024)
Kenya has done it! No visa required to visit Kenya, the land of the Masai Mara. Towards the end of last year 2023, the President of Kenya, Mr. William Ruto, announced that from 2024 every traveler from any part of the world going to Kenya will not need a visa to visit the country. This […]
Rwanda is visa-free for all African citizens
Here is another momentous announcement out of Rwanda; all African citizens visiting Rwanda no longer require a visa. In other words, Rwanda is visa free for all Africans. The announcement was made by President of Rwanda H.E. Paul Kagame on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 at the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism […]
