Tanzania Bans Plastic Bags
May 28, 2019
Tanzania has announced that it will ban single-use polythene bags from June in the war against plastic pollution.
Rwanda’s first double-decker sightseeing bus
May 28, 2019
It seems there is no stopping Africa’s cleanest city from taking off. Rwanda’s capital has just unveiled its latest attraction, a brand-new sightseeing double-decker bus worth Rwf160 million ($177,472).
SportPesa deals boosting Kenya's tourism sector
May 28, 2019
Research has proved that sports fans are keen travellers and with sports events taking place all over the globe, the synergies between sports and travel are clear for all to see.
Bird watching experience set to improve in Rwanda
May 28, 2019
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on Saturday signed a 25-year concession agreement with Imizi Ecotourism Development Ltd, one of the major African gaming operators, for the development of a multi-phased conservation and tourism management program in Gishwati-Mukura National Park in the western part of the country. The official statement said the concession agreement will see Imizi develop and operate an exclusive chimpanzee and primate trekking experience under the Wilderness Safaris brand.
Uganda is safe and all Parks open for visitation
May 28, 2019
On the evening of April 2, 2019, Uganda was put in the spotlight following an unfortunate incident involving the kidnap of a Ugandan driver guide, Jean Paul Mirenge and an American tourist, Kimberly Sue Endicott; who were on a game drive along the Edward track, in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Uganda Tourism Board sets sight on water transport tourism
May 28, 2019
In her first public speech since being appointed Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) chief executive officer Lilly Ajarova has said she will make water transport tourism a priority resource as government seeks to build on the gains so far reached.
