Miss tourism project promotes Uganda.

Miss tourism project promotes Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

Ms Akurut was crowned Miss Uganda 2015 last Friday, August 28, 2015, at a function held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. The Miss Tourism Project advances Uganda both here and abroad. Initiated three years ago on a sluggish beginning, this initiative has grown to be among the top pullers in Kampala and surrounding rural areas.

One of African nations with huge tourist potential but less recognized is Uganda. By means of initiatives like these, the government via Uganda Tourism Board seeks to raise awareness of what the nation has to offer in terms of tourism goods for both local and foreign visitors.

The Miss Tourism Project highlights Uganda.

Starting with regional contests where candidates are subsequently eliminated based on their regional performance, Miss Uganda pageant initiative Among regions are Kigezi, Ankole, Bunyoro, Buganda, teso.

Successful candidates are then enabled to participate in Kampala from where finalists are chosen for the national finals after region contests are finished. From this, the winner is chosen and represents Uganda in all international tourism events including Miss World Tourism, therefore becoming Miss Tourism for one year.

Miss Uganda initiatives raise awareness of regional tourist attractions, therefore promoting Uganda. Every competitor represents tourist items from areas they know. Mountain gorillas from Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park call Kigezi home.

Both domestic and foreign visitors may spend several days trekking gorillas and engaging in other activities such volcano climbing, birdwatching viewing, woodland walks, Batwa cultural experience here.

While in Kasese, a visit to Queen Elizabeth National park for game drives and boat excursions on Kazinga canal is highlights, in Fort Portal chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National park cannot go unmentioned. Those who like mountain hiking, Rwenzori, Elgon are a bonus. Miss Tourism Project therefore helps Uganda both internally and abroad.

Trekking mountain Rwenzori

Trekking mountain Rwenzori – Hiking trips and tours – Mountain climbing safaris and tours.

Uganda is still among the greatest natural locations in Africa, and many visitors are yet to explore the jewel of the continent.

With the source of the longest river on Earth, having a share of the biggest flesh water lake in Africa (Lake Victoria) and the highest mountain ranges of Rwenzori with snow capes, it’s time we discuss such that those interested in trekking mountain Rwenzori can get all the knowledge needed to prepare for this great hike.

Details about mountain hiking in Rwanda Block Mountain, a product of faulting that simultaneously produced the huge western arm of the rift valley, is Rwenzori.

Those who visit Queen Elizabeth National Park or Fort Portal will most certainly find a sight of the mountain ranges in southwest Uganda. Known to be among the hottest places on Earth, this mountain is the only one with snow on the whole planet placed astride the Equator.

Rising at 5100 meters above sea level, Mergerita is the highest peak in Rwanda. This post has been produced because those mountain Rwenzori should be somewhat well prepared considerably ahead.

Getting ready for a mountain climbing trip to Rwanda

Like gorilla trekking, mountain Rwenzori calls for some degree of fitness and altitudinal assessments well in advance. Although the climb is fascinating, you should be fit because it is among the difficult ones as well.

This is so because Mount Rwenzori consists of many ranges and sometimes, when trekking, you have to slope down from one mountain range to another. Unlike Kilimanjaro, where one climbs and then descends on their way back.

Two permitted paths for mountain hiking Rwenzori exist right now. The Kilembe and the center circuits. Rwenzori mountaineering services controls the core circuit; Kilembe circuit is under supervision of Rwenzori trekking services.

Whichever circuit you decide on, it will take you around eight days to climb the mountain to its top. Depending on the days at your desposal, Katland safaris may arrange for you a three to eight day trekking trip.

November safari discounts

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November safari discounts – Gorilla trekking safaris – Rwanda tours and safari – Uganda safaris.

September is knocking, and we will shortly welcome November 2015. As usual, off-peak months provide savings; November safaris are especially on sale. Although this is on short notice, if you book your gorilla safari in November you might save up to 50% of your safari expenses.

November safaris with gorilla permit reductions.

With reduced gorilla permits of USD 800 for foreign none residents and USD700 for foreign residents with a working visa, November provides the final opportunity to trek gorillas. This is because low season gorilla permits will be raised to USD800 thus all those who would like to save money should act this November.

We plan safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and other game parks in Uganda in order to benefit from November safari savings. Get in touch for more information on how to get your off season gorilla permit in November.

November safaris on lodging offer savings.

Since all lodges and guest houses know about the few visitors during low season months, they often offer November safari discounts, which might be about approximately 30% cheaper. We are in a position to negotiate a reasonable price for your safari in Uganda; we deal with various guest houses, hotels and lodges. If you contact us, our safari advisers will reply quickly on how you may profit from this.

November safari deals on transportation

We move all of our customers from one location to another using a fleet of 4×4 Safari vehicles. We are well aware that our product suffers as well as competitors give November safari discounts. Book an all-inclusive safari with us and you will stand to gain much as November car hiring rates are lower than in other months of the year. This November save on transportation, lodging, and permits.

Kluivert, tourism ambassadors for Uganda

Kluivert, tourism ambassadors for Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

Today, President Yoweri Museveni promised US$180,000 in sponsorship to enable a promotional trip and soccer game by FC Barcelona Legends visiting Uganda in December this year. Confirming his support for their visit in favor of Ugandan tourism and investment, as well as youth development initiatives, President Museveni met team member Rayco Garcia Caberera and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Patrick Kluivert. “I will help you as your activities will attract more investors and visitors. You are presenting Uganda to the world what it has to offer. President Museveni also expressed delight at your offering of young programs that would catapult Ugandans into the global scene.

Kluivert, Uganda’s tourist agents

Having seen a lot of promise in Uganda, Kluivert and Garcia said they would set up a young soccer development academy there. “After three weeks here, I have personally witnessed that Uganda has a lot of soccer ability. Many young individuals have huge potential to take front stage on the globe. We want to provide them this chance, Garcia said.

Flying in on Sunday night, Kluivert said he was astounded by Uganda’s natural beauty and travel appeal. “Based on the little time I have been here, Uganda is definitely among the most gorgeous nations on Earth. You have a lot to offer, thus we will provide you excellent worldwide coverage for both investment and tourists.

The team is here on a mission including UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador activities, the discovery of soccer talent in Uganda for export, and the identification of chances to support tourism and investment in Uganda using the Barcelona FC brand.

With an annual turnover of €484.6 million, Barcelona FC is the fourth wealthiest football team in the world and the second most expensive sports franchise overall, valued US$3.2 billion. With millions of supporters worldwide, this club is quite popular. Along with Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba, Uganda Tourism Board Member Amos Wekesa, Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Stephen Asiimwe, and Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director Dr. Andrew Seguya, the pair was joined.

2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit discounts.

2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts.

2025-2026 Low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts. Launching yet another fascinating campaign for 2025 and 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is still dedicated to preserving for generations and making Uganda travel cheap. Representing the Executive Director, the Director of tourist business and Development of Uganda Wildlife Authority unveiled these 2025 and 2026 low-season gorilla and chimp permit savings at Hotel Africana. The revised rates/price for 2025–2026 reflect expenses. Discounts for low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permits Unlike past promotional reductions in 2025 up to 2026, off season gorilla permits for 2016-17 have been raised from $700 to $800. The above indicated price/rate will apply to the traditional low or off season months of April, May and November 2016-17 where Uganda Wildlife Authority expects other stakeholders such Hoteliers and Tour operators to slash costs such accommodation, transport and meals to make Uganda an affordable tourism destination for the future. Low season discount rates will apply to gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park and not in Rwanda. Interesting 2025–2026 Low season chimp permit reductions for Kibale National Park Low season promotional and reduced chimpanzee permits in Kibale National Park to $200.00 have also been agreed by Uganda Wildlife authority to be introduced during off season months of April, May and November 2016-17. This lower price/rate/cost of kibale chimpanzee permits is predicted to affect visitor inflows to both Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Park as well as Kibale National Park proving Uganda as a genuine primate capital of Africa. Why go to Bwindi and Kibale National Park? With this 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit savings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, roughly half of the world's endangered mountain gorillas, several rare endemic bird species, and the only site gorillas cohabit with wild chimps. Said

2025-2026 Low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permit discounts.

Launching yet another fascinating campaign for 2025 and 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is still dedicated to preserving for generations and making Uganda travel cheap. Representing the Executive Director, the Director of tourist business and Development of Uganda Wildlife Authority unveiled these 2025 and 2026 low-season gorilla and chimp permit savings at Hotel Africana.

The revised rates/price for 2025–2026 reflect expenses. Discounts for low-season gorilla and chimpanzee permits
Unlike past promotional reductions in 2025 up to 2026, off season gorilla permits for 2016-17 have been raised from $700 to $800.

The above indicated price/rate will apply to the traditional low or off season months of April, May and November 2016-17 where Uganda Wildlife Authority expects other stakeholders such Hoteliers and Tour operators to slash costs such accommodation, transport and meals to make Uganda an affordable tourism destination for the future.

Low season discount rates will apply to gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park and not in Rwanda.

Interesting 2025–2026 Low season chimp permit reductions for Kibale National Park

Low season promotional and reduced chimpanzee permits in Kibale National Park to $200.00 have also been agreed by Uganda Wildlife authority to be introduced during off season months of April, May and November 2016-17.

This lower price/rate/cost of kibale chimpanzee permits is predicted to affect visitor inflows to both Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Park as well as Kibale National Park proving Uganda as a genuine primate capital of Africa.

Why go to Bwindi and Kibale National Park?

With this 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chimp permit savings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, roughly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, several rare endemic bird species, and the only site gorillas cohabit with wild chimps.

Said to be the ideal National Park to monitor populations of habituated wild chimpanzees, Kibale National Park has around 15 additional primates among its attractions. First to break such news is usually Encounter Africa safaris; if called, we are specialists in customizing reasonably priced gorilla and chimpanzee trekking excursions.

All you have to do is get in touch with Katland Safaris with the year, month, and the actual date you wish us to book your low season discounted gorilla and chiper permit. We will then follow this by checking availability at Uganda Wildlife Authority. The process and procedure of securing 2016-2017 Low season gorilla and chiper permit discounts remains the same.

Should it be the case that there is still room, we will notify you, bill you, and book your gorilla or chimp permit and provide scanned copies once we have your money. Since Uganda Wildlife authority cannot really hand out your permits without your passport data, kindly notice that they will need to be supplied in advance. If you order all inclusive and guided Bwindi gorilla tour via Katland Safaris as required by Uganda Wildlife Authority, we do not impose any price; if you like us to book gorilla permits alone, a little administrative fee will be paid.

2016-17 off/low season discounted permits increased to $450.00

2016-17 off/low season discounted permits increased to $450.00 – Gorilla trekking permits.

Low of off season reduced gorilla licenses will now be raised from $700 to $800 for international non residents and $600 to $700 for foreign residents with a working permit in Uganda, officially declared Uganda Wildlife Authority. Two years from 2016 and 2017 will see this promotion run. We therefore ask all of our foreign agents to let your customers know properly.

Discounted off-peak season licenses raised to $800.00 in 2016-17

Discounted permits valued at $8500.00 will still apply to the months of April, May, and November 2016-17 only. The director of tourist business and development made this announcement while presenting Uganda tourist Forum at Hotel Africana.

He informed them that Uganda Wildlife Authority would also be providing Kibale with promo and reduced chimpanzee licenses for $200. With this, the Uganda Wildlife anticipates greater visitor flows to national Parks like Kibale Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Confirming to those present that Uganda Wildlife Authority would keep the same tariffs to visit all national parks as it has been in 2015, the director of tourist business and development assured them With this established at $15 per vehicle admission, one may choose to pay either 300,000 shillings or $15 Dollars to access any national park.

Previously, it was not feasible to pay for vehicle entry in dollars. The Director of Tourism Business and Development urged tour operators and hoteliers to also offer low or off season rates to make Uganda’s tourism product affordable most especially during low seasons of April, May and November. Discounted permits increased to $800.00.

The same criteria and limitations that have guided discounted gorilla permits since 2013 will still apply. Discounted gorilla permits are not refundable and remain purchased and paid for in whole. Contact Katland Safaris for additional savings and interesting packages for people eager in trekking gorillas throughout April, May, November 2016 and 2017.

Tourism Forum discusses tourism issues in Uganda

Tourism Forum discusses tourism issues in Uganda – Uganda safaris and Tours.

Uganda tourist Association had a tourist conference today at Hotel Africa to go over the state of travel, opportunities, issues, and future direction for Uganda. Completely attended by government and business sector prayers, various topics were addressed for the good of the industry.

Tourism Forum

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism gave a key note speech and then proceeded to discuss tourism data most particularly about trends and changes in visitor numbers to Uganda. He also examined the visitor count in national parks and the trends in those numbers.

It was observed in his presentation that compared to past years, the number of foreign non-residents visiting Uganda has dropped. He listed the reasons for this as spanning from last year when an Ebola epidemic occurred in west Africa, terror warnings, Marburg outbreaks, global economic crisis, Uganda being labelled as an expensive travel destination.

Emphasizing that their main responsibility is to preserve and interact with the private sector engaged in presenting Uganda as a tourism destination, the director of Tourism business and development also gave figures of visitor inflow in Uganda National park. She said that the Uganda Wildlife Authority has verified that her rates for 2016 would remain the same and that only few alterations will be made.

Using this chance, he launched cheap gorilla permits for the months of April, May, and November 2016-17. For international non-residents is 800. Uganda Wildlife Authority has decided to schedule a third chimpanzee trekking session whereby visitors can walk chimps at 8am, 11am and 2pm in order to maximize on the profits.

Following their research, it was found that tourists mostly visit Kibale National park during high season compared to low seasons. More room will therefore be sought to accommodate more visitors trekking chimpanzees during peak season.

During low seasons of April, May, and November in Kibale National Park, Uganda’s wildlife Authority will also provide cheap chimpanzee permits for only $200, thereby allowing all those eager to trek chimpanzees in low season to save $200.

The director of the tourist industry pointed out that Uganda Wildlife Authority encounters difficulties even as all these are being implemented and would not stop in their cause. He urged all stakeholders to check their prices most notably during low season to make Uganda a reasonably priced travel destination.

The Executive Director of Uganda Tourism Board observed at the same session that their budget had been raised by 11 billion and that much of the money they had drawn from UNDP was for training and product development. He therefore urged every member of the commercial sector present to use this opportunity and get training on improved tourist sales techniques.

He also told them that the cost of tourism will be down and Uganda was going to engage PR agencies in USA to advertise the country as a travel destination. As the global market heals from hiatus, he urged members to embrace domestic tourism. He underlined the need of regional clusters in promoting tourism and urged all industries to cooperate to create it.

He also urged the business sector to create a lobby team to interact with government so that it may realize that tourism ranks first among foreign currency earners in the nation. He also told members that important travel routes to be developed had been planned by Uganda Tourism Board in concert with Uganda National Road Authority.

This forum addressed several problems, and members decided that this should be a monthly gathering for all tourism stakeholders to discuss topics relevant to the industry. The head of Uganda Tourism Association reassured attendees that input would be anticipated as a report will be developed and delivered to government after every three months.

Be the first to know about more details on tourism challenges in Uganda discussed by the Tourism Forum. Consult Katland Safaris for specifics.

Big Birding Day Uganda expo postponed to November 2016

Big Birding Day Uganda expo postponed to November 2016 – Uganda bird watching tours and safaris.

The president of Uganda Tourism Association has disclosed that the major birding day Uganda expo has been postponed to November 2016. This has been confirmed during his closing remarks during the monthly tourism forum, which gathers all tourism players from the government, business sector, and international community. Attended by government and private tourism big hitters, this month’s tourism summit was hosted at Hotel African under sponsorship by Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Hotels association.

While appreciating everyone who came for this tourist conference. While this large birding Uganda expo had been promoted both domestically and internationally, Mr Herbert Byaruhange, chairman of Uganda Safari Guides Association, observed that the visit of the pope to Uganda in the same month would have a significant impact on its success.

The organizers have instead postponed this until November, where he sees that there would be even greater organization than expected, therefore avoiding all this. He told government stakeholders, tour companies, and all attendees that this expo would be unique among the over 50 foreign travel writers invited; local and international tour operators will display to highlight Uganda’s offerings in terms of birds.

Encouraging all stakeholders and investors in Uganda’s tourism sector that Uganda was the finest tourist destination in the entire globe and that now was the moment to have coordinated efforts to improve the sector for the benefit of all us, he concluded his keynote address.

Many members had voiced dismay on how government is handling prayers in the tourist sector and how it has to step up earlier on in the discussion, but the president had some words of hope on the road ahead.

Day of big birdwatching Certainly one of the highlights of the year tainted by Electro advertising will be Uganda exhibition postponed until November 2016.

Kibale chimps to be trekked thrice a day in high season

Kibale chimps to be trekked thrice a day in high season – Chimpanzee trekking safari and tours.

In order to meet the rising demand for chimpanzee trekking most particularly in Kibale Forest National Park in Fort Portal region western Uganda, new projects are under way at Uganda Wildlife Authority. One of Africa’s monkey hotspots, Kibale Forest National Park welcomes any visitor interested in primates to hike chimpanzees in Kibale to increase their chances of viewing other twelve primate species living in this low land tropical rain forest.

Three times a day in peak season, kibale chimps to be walked

Speaking at The tourism forum hosted by Uganda Tourism Association and sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board and UHOA, Mr. Raymond Engena anlysed the available statistics from Uganda Wildlife Authority and noted that there was increased demand for chimpanzee permits for Kibale National Park for high season months of June, July, August and September and as such, Uganda Wildlife Authority decided to introduce a third session where visitors would have an opportunity to trek chimps thrice.

Plans of Uganda Wildlife Authority indicate that the first session will begin at 8:00 a.m., the second at 11:00 a.m., and the third at 2:00 p.m. Discounted rate of $200 had been slapped on low season chimpanzee permits enabling tourists to save up to 1000 per permit bought in April, May and November 2016. All these efforts are aimed to absorb many visitors that turn up during high season and for those who would love to trek chimpanzees in low seasons.

Uganda’s wildlife authorities will provide specifics on how kibale chimpanzees should be hiked three times a day during peak season. They will also formally introduce their new tariffs in 2016. Being the first Agency to release such news to both local and international audiences makes us at Katland safaris very pleased.

2016-17 Discounted Gorilla permits launched by UWA at USD450

2016-17 Discounted Gorilla permits launched by UWA at USD450 – Gorilla trekking Safaris and tours.

Declared low season pricing and 2016-2017 reduced gorilla permits at $450.00 per person per trip for the months of April, May and November, Uganda’s wildlife authorities stated today July 28, 2015. Encouraging more visitors to Uganda to hike the rare and threatened mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park, this campaign will run for the next two years of 2016 and 2017.

During his presentation at the Uganda Tourism Forum at Hotel Africana titled “The status of Uganda Tourism,” Mr. Raymond Engena, the director of tourism development at Uganda Wildlife Authority, disclosed this exciting news. Uganda Tourism Association is the umbrella organization of all private sector associations.

Discounted gorilla permits in 2015, 2013, 2014, and 2015 have been costing $350 and by putting them at $800 for foreign none residents shows an increase in price but, this does not mean Uganda is indeed becoming an expensive destination compared to Rwanda that charges $800 per gorilla permit in both high and low season.

UEA’s cheap gorilla permits starting at $800 will help all those who want to trek gorillas during low season to save $800.00 off each gorilla ticket booked and paid during off season months of April, May and November 2016 and 2017.

Mr Engena Raymond advised other tourism sector stakeholders to adopt Uganda Wildlife Authority’s trends and provide off-peak discounts so that visitors may choose Uganda as a travel destination. He was quick to point out that Uganda would always be seen as an expensive travel destination if that is not done.

2016-2017 Reversed When you buy an all- encompassing gorilla or Uganda safaris with us, Gorilla permits started by UWA at USD800 may be bought via katland safaris at no additional fees. The exact day and month you plan to hike gorillas will be all you need to let us know; we will verify availability on your behalf and provide you all the available gorilla permits per area so you are in position to choose the finest one.

Should you are happy with our availability, you will be billed, requested to provide your passport information to allow us to schedule your gorilla permit and forward scanned copies for your review and records.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on 2016-17 Discounted Gorilla permits released by UWA at USD450; we are always the first firm to break such fascinating news.