Boat safaris Uganda

Boat safaris Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

A boat cruise safari is best done near the jewel of Africa. Two well-liked boat excursions in Uganda are Boat safaris Uganda and a Boat cruise to the foot of the fall at Murchison Falls National Park via Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

By far the best thing Queen Elizabeth National Park offers for activities is this. With the longest and broadest natural canal in Africa, Kazinga channel boasts the biggest hippos concentration worldwide. You have no idea how many hippos you may see on your Kanzinga canal boat excursion. Usually running two hours, several businesses provide scheduled and private boat cruises on Kazinga waterway.

Among other things, there are buffalos, elephants, and over 400 aquatic bird species here. For visitors to Queen Elizabeth National Park, this is an essential activity.

Most of these Boat safaris Uganda operate on a timetable with Mweya boats operating two hour scheduled boats beginning at 11am, 2pm and then 4pm. At 10am, 3pm and 11pm Uganda Wildlife Authority follows the same. While in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you just cannot miss a Kazinga Boat safari.

Boat safaris in Muchison Falls National Park

Not only is Murchison Falls National Park well-known for its northern wildlife drives, but Boat safaris Uganda to the delta or foot of Victoria falls are also fulfilling. Boats operated by Paraa Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Uganda Wildlife Authority to the foot of the falls where abundant aquatic life may be seen.

Among them might be hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and so many more birds. The boat reaches its peak at the foot of the falls, where river Nile waters compress through a small valley down stream. One must combine this boat tour with a trek to the top of the falls if one wants to really grasp this experience.

Should you miss this boat safari at the foot of the falls, you should make up for it with the delta cruise, which will take you down stream to see how the Nile slows down as it meets Lake Albert. One finds plenty of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes here. If fortune favors you, you may as well find the uncommon shoebill stock in the marshy sections.

Boat Safaris Around Lake Victoria

The largest freshwater lake in Africa, Lake Victoria boasts the Nile, the longest river on Earth from its source. As such, there are several businesses offering boat safaris to various locations such Ssesse Island, sun set cruises on lake Victoria, boats to Ngamba Island, wine and cheese boat safaris, speed boat tours to observe shoebills in Mabamba and many more. Please get in touch with us if you want any details about Boat safaris Uganda.

Discounted gorilla permits this November.

Discounted gorilla permits this November – Gorilla trekking safaris and tours.

The game is on and Uganda Wildlife Authority is still selling reduced gorilla permits at USD800.00 to travel gorillas in Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Should you be a foreign resident of Uganda, the cost is USD 800.00 per gorilla permit per person. Now that you may book with us a gorilla trip with inexpensive low season gorilla permits to visit gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park Uganda, if you missed opportunity of April and May 2016.

Discounted Gorilla Permits

Although Uganda Wildlife Authority has vowed to keep providing low season gorilla permit offers for next years, the pricing may alter for 2018. Every year and upon announcement, the price for reduced gorilla permits is agreed upon and communicated to all of our customers and tour agents at Katland Safaris. We so advise anybody wishing to save $250.00 per permit to get in touch with us with dates.

All you need to do is let us know the precise day in November 2016-17 when you want to see gorillas; we will then verify availability of gorilla permits at Uganda Wildlife Authority on that specific date. Once permissions are obtained, we will bill you for full payment and 20% of the overall safari fee so we may validate your gorilla permit and other services to be rendered on your gorilla trekking Uganda safari.

Discounted gorilla permits are none refundable but may be modified or rescheduled to another day only in case you find any issue with your original date. They must be paid in full. Since rates vary depending on your status, you will have to email us a copy of your passport so Uganda Wildlife Authority may verify your either East African, Foreign Resident, or Foreign None Resident status.

They also ask for your passport in order to prove the age of people seeking gorilla permits. When passports are given, age limit may be determined and they can tell you if you are qualified or not. The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years and above.

Get more information about savings on our transportation, lodging to help you visit Uganda using our reasonably priced low season prices by contacting Katland Safaris.

Gorilla permit overbooking

September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024
Katland Safaris
Gorilla trekking, Rwanda safaris, Travel Blog, Uganda safaris

Gorilla permit overbooking – Gorilla trekking safaris and tours.

More often than not, the Uganda Wildlife Authority sees gorilla permit overbooking in Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Combining the boost of twelve habituated mountain gorilla groups from Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks, a total of ninety six visitors interested in gorilla trekking may be housed.

Still, there are certain seasons or areas when gorilla permit overbooking is reported. Mountain gorilla trekking laws and regulations state that gorilla permit overbooking is not allowed as it would lead to more individuals than the legal limit of eight persons.

Naturally, this will lead to congestion during gorilla trekking, something that can imperil already threatened mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Parks.

Overbooking Gorilla Permission

Four gorilla paths in the East (Ruhija), North (Buhoma), South (Rushaga and Nkuringo) go through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Although each of these areas or trail heads has separate gorilla families, distances separating them from lodges booked by guests may make it difficult for clients to get from one area to another when there is gorilla permit overbooking in one location as opposed to another.

For instance, you may find that gorilla permit overbooking has occurred in the Buhoma region, which is by far the best or preferred region visited by tourists. When this is found most especially on the day of the trekking, it is quite difficult for Uganda Wildlife Authority to transfer clients let’s say to Rushaga on that very trekking day due to distance. Gorilla families in such an area will therefore be walked by more than eight persons.

Overbooking in gorillas may arise from many factors. The new system was showing availability of gorilla permits but in actual sense, they had been sold out since some booked gorilla permits stored in the old system were not captured when moving to the new system. Consequently, additional gorilla permits were offered to visitors and tour companies leading to over booking.

We should underline that Uganda Wildlife Authority encourages all individuals to report any overcrowding during gorilla trekking most likely due to gorilla permit over booking; it is not done deliberately by them. Uganda animals Authority does not support operations meant to imperil all threatened primates and animals in Uganda’s protected regions as it is dedicated to their protection. This article just highlights the occasional occurrence of gorilla permit overbooking.

Treaty to manage Virunga Landscapes planned

Treaty to manage Virunga Landscapes planned. The three nations that share the Virunga Ranges are negotiating a pact meant to support the preservation of the biodiversity in the ranges. These nations comprise Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Joint efforts of Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo will see the promotion and protection of endangered and migratory species such mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga National Park as well as Virunga National Parks where these gorilla families have been moving from one country to another, claims James Byamukama, program Officer of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Conservation. Plans under the agreement indicate that the three nations will oversee and promote the Virunga Landscape as a whole for the sake of community and livelihood development as well as conservation. Since they used to rely directly on resources inside the Virunga regions, Byamukama observed that preservation of such species relied so much on the communities around these regions. Before this is implemented or decided upon, he added, all stakeholders would be contacted to ensure that any unresolved problems are harmonized before hand. Those mentioned include local government officials, various conservation organizations, and the nearby towns surrounding many National Parks. Covering National Parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semiliki National Park in Uganda, the enormous Virunga Landscape is home to vulnerable ecosystems and threatened species. There are Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo and Volcaones National Park in Rwanda. Currently maintaining these areas are Institue Congolias Pour la Conservation de la Nature in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda Wildlife Authority for Uganda, and Rwanda Development Board for Rwanda. Three nations have been collaborating on issues related to the preservation of wildlife in the Virunga and this treaty if ratified would help to deepen

Treaty to manage Virunga Landscapes planned.

The three nations that share the Virunga Ranges are negotiating a pact meant to support the preservation of the biodiversity in the ranges. These nations comprise Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Joint efforts of Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo will see the promotion and protection of endangered and migratory species such mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga National Park as well as Virunga National Parks where these gorilla families have been moving from one country to another, claims James Byamukama, program Officer of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Conservation.

Plans under the agreement indicate that the three nations will oversee and promote the Virunga Landscape as a whole for the sake of community and livelihood development as well as conservation. Since they used to rely directly on resources inside the Virunga regions, Byamukama observed that preservation of such species relied so much on the communities around these regions.

Before this is implemented or decided upon, he added, all stakeholders would be contacted to ensure that any unresolved problems are harmonized before hand. Those mentioned include local government officials, various conservation organizations, and the nearby towns surrounding many National Parks.

Covering National Parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semiliki National Park in Uganda, the enormous Virunga Landscape is home to vulnerable ecosystems and threatened species. There are Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo and Volcaones National Park in Rwanda.

Currently maintaining these areas are Institue Congolias Pour la Conservation de la Nature in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda Wildlife Authority for Uganda, and Rwanda Development Board for Rwanda. Three nations have been collaborating on issues related to the preservation of wildlife in the Virunga and this treaty if ratified would help to deepen their connection, according to the Public Relations office of Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Best place to trek chimpanzees in Uganda.

September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024
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Chimpanzee trekking, Travel tip, Uganda safaris

Best place to trek chimpanzees in Uganda.

Because most of her woods are home to primates like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys among others, Uganda is often referred to as a primate capital of Africa. As such, people would want to know where the ideal area to hike chimpanzees in Uganda is.

Among several woods, including Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest, Kariju Forest, Maramagambo Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda boasts around 1500 chimpanzees overall. Of all these, only Kibale National Park, Budongo woodland, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kariju tourist site house habituated chimpanzees. From above, one should be informed on the ideal location for trekking chimpanzees in Uganda.

Among the greatest places in Uganda for trekking chimpanzees is Kibale Forest National Park.
About five to six hours’ drive from the capital city Kampala, Kabarole and Kamwege district’s lowland tropical rain forest is situated. Two of the three habituated chimpanzee tribes in the forest are visited daily on treks.

Every visitor interested in chimpanzee trekking must pay USD 250 for a permit for each daily trip, which enables one hour with the habituated chimpanzees and covers park admission costs as well as guide expenses. Named the finest destination in Africa for trekking chimpanzees and seeing other 15 primates and birds, Kibale Forest National Park is Among additional things improving your chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park are forest buffaloes, elephants, and forest birds.

Given the topography and accessibility to Kampala as compared to other chimpanzee trekking locations, Kibale forest National Park is still the greatest destination in Uganda for this activity.

Budongo Jungle

Part of Murchison Falls National Park conservation area and situated in Northern Uganda, Budongo woodland has the largest wild chimpanzee population in Uganda. One must pay USD 120 for a ticket allowing one hour in order to hike chimpanzees that Kanio Pabidi has habituated.

This forest comes second in as far as finest areas for trekking chimpanzees are concerned, close to Kibale Forest National Park and thus reflects the experience of chimpanzee trekking at Budongo woodland. Along with other activities, your Budongo chimp walk may be matched with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park, where game drives on the northern bank of the river nile can be undertaken, boat cruises to the delta or base of the falls.

Although Budongo offers relatively few lodging choices, one may stay in Murchison Falls National Park or Masindi town and walk chimpanzees in Budongo. The only consistently good cheap lodging in the bush is Budongo Eco Lodge.

Kyambura gorge

Situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kyambura gorge has one population of habituated chimpanzees totaling maybe eight individuals. Since most chimpanzees go from one location to another and leap from one tree to another considering their mountainous environment, chimps hiking here may be really demanding. Per person, Chimpanzee licenses for Kyambura Gorge cost USD50.00; maximum eight individuals may either track in the morning or afternoon.

2016 presidential elections and its impact on tourism

2016 presidential elections and its impact on tourism.

The approaching elections in 201 will probably affect tourism; so, in this post we attempt to consider all possibilities. Uganda is scheduled to enter elections in February of next year. Many presidential hopefuls have chosen nomination forms for this campaign that are anticipated to be fiercely disputed in preparation. Although this is not the proper place, His Excellency the President of Uganda Mr. Yoweri Museveni was recommended by the National Resistance movement caucus as our single candidate for 2016 as we write.

Leaders are intended to be approved first by the National Delegates conference then by the central executive committee. Among those hoping to be president is Mr Amama Mbabazi, former vice president and secretary general of the National Resistance Movement, who revealed his ambition last month. His ambition has produced considerable turbulence, most notably within the National Resistance Movement even before a flag bearer is chosen.

Declaring his objectives outside the guidelines controlling the National Resistance Movement, they accuse him of breaking the norms. This week Dr Kizza Besigye, a three-time loser to the incumbent president Yoweri Museveni, was nominated in the Forum for Democratic Change together with FDC chairman Mugisha Muntu. Many people are watching to see how this might influence the travel business.

Lowering of visitor count

Low tourism flow at the start of 2016 is probably expected as visitors won’t know what could happen before or during these February elections. Not knowing what is likely to happen, tour operators, hoteliers, and all the other interested parties are fervently hoping for peace and stability before, during, and after the elections.

A tourist won’t visit any place where his security is never assured. The present president, His Excellency Yoweli Museveni, underlined that many people depend on him to ensure that the present stability of Uganda is maintained as none anybody can bring about instability in Uganda.

Travel Investments Most likely to Stop

Apart from government-operated infrastructure like highways, we probably will witness a decline in the demand of private sector investment in the tourist sector. No one would want to commit their capital to any nation most likely to see unrest. Therefore, Ugandans hope that the results of the 2016 elections would be embraced by the losers thereby preserving stability.

Shill depreciations

Since more and more shillings are being injected into the economy to enable the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, the dollar has been gaining at the cost of the Uganda shill leaving it weak throughout much of May, June and July.

This would probably influence tourism as Uganda will be seen as a costly travel destination when compared to our African counterparts. Given little money in the economy, lower exports and more importing of products and services are likely to ruin the travel industry overall. Government has set tourism as one of the main industries to help the nation generate more foreign currency; so, circumstances must be favorable for this to happen.

Rescheduling gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda.

A gorilla permit is a paper document issued in Uganda or Rwanda allowing one to hike mountain gorillas in both countries. As long as you have a sincere cause, it is now allowed to postpone or relocate gorilla permits to new dats in Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla permits to hike Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgaihinga National Park in Uganda may be bought here. Rescheduling gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda operates like this.

Once bought gorilla permits from one date to another, it was quite difficult to move or reschedule; but, Rwanda Development Board and Uganda Wildlife Authority have changed their position and can now reschedule or move gorilla permits from one date to another. When gorilla tracking began in both Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s volcanoes National Park,

Uganda Wildlife Authority lets people or tour operators change gorilla permits once. You must ask the Director of Tourism Business and Development at Uganda Wildlife Authority to enable you reschedule permits from the previous date to the new one. The letter has to be sincere in explaining why these permits are being shifted to the new date and include all original receipts as sent by Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Once the Director of Tourism Business and Development gets this letter, he will then allow reservations and Information Communication departments to adjust everything in the system to the new dates. Rescheduling of gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda comes under restrictions and circumstances; so, if you run into any problems, kindly let us know so that we may assist you in this regard.

The aforementioned rescheduling relates exclusively to peak season gorilla permits. High season gorilla permits fall in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December. Discounted gorilla permits given in April, May, and November are neither refundable; one cannot relocate them or reschedule them to another date.

As long as you can pay USD250.00 each permit, Rwanda Development Board arranges gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park from an old date to a new one in Rwanda. This really helps as you would rather lose only USD700.00 instead of USD1500.00, the cost each gorilla permit per person.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has changed its position on gorilla permit rescheduling since it has come to see that there are several reasons why people might not travel gorillas on the designated date, including clients becoming sick closer to time and yet you are not allowed to trek gorillas when sick.

The Ebola outbreak has caused problems for Africa that have resulted in cancellation of safaris or delay; so, UWA in cooperation with Uganda Tour Operators agreed on the way ahead concerning it and concluded that those who may visit Uganda at a later date should be provided this opportunity. Sometimes terror threats have led to safaris being moved to other dates, therefore one is given an opportunity to rearrange their own permissions.

Nevertheless, the government of Uganda advises all visitors to always carry travel insurance to prevent such unanticipated events and with such a development, rescheduling of gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda would attempt to assist.

Please get more information on rescheduling of gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda by contacting us.

Why did Uganda Airlines collapse

Why did Uganda Airlines collapse.

Uganda Airlines was dissolved in 3001, and all activities were effectively ended then. It had no aircraft to operate by that time, but it was employing about two thousand people. One of the two boeings, 707, was judged trash and hence unable to operate; the other had smashed in Rome. Staff members were cut from two thousand to four hundred and new aircraft leased from Australia and Air Zimbabwe but were insufficient to run on all routes most particularly to Europe in an attempt to salvage Uganda Airlines.

Although Uganda Airlines was crucial in terms of getting passengers to and from Uganda, today we examine the likely causes of its demise. Many have shed tears for its restoration to facilitate the movement of people and commodities as well as for increasing tourism in Uganda, which government has designated as a major industry of the country.

Earlier initiatives had seen the government of Uganda join with a private investor to launch Air Uganda, but it was rather unfortunate that same firm folded last year as it did not meet to international safety and flying requirements.

It has been shown that government officials did not understand the value of a national carrier at the time of collapse, so financing was not being received and numerous people—mostly suggested by government officials—were still being recruited. Government did not understand that establishing an anational carrier will not only encourage tourism and visitor influx to Uganda but also help to smooth the flow of people and products. This finally made Uganda Airlines weaker till it sank in 3001.

Uganda Airlines was not shielded from rivalry from other airlines like Kenya Airways and other foreign businesses. Uganda Airlines had cut its debt by 1994; all it needed to bounce back from was protection from other rivals. While other countries, like Kenya, were defending their businesses and pumping additional money, Uganda’s government just laid back and let Uganda Airlines fail.

While the government of Kenya and other governments were waiving off taxes and other charges on Kenya Airways, Uganda did not thereby leaving it with lots of bills and numerous workers. certain believe that there were certain insiders whose aim was to kill off Uganda Airlines.

Companies like Swiss Air, Lufthansa, Sabena seeking to save Uganda and Airlines were turned away by Uganda’s government. One wonders why government turned down this aid even though it was not infusing in any dime to manage Uganda Airlines. And as such wows persisted throughout Uganda Airlines’ ultimate demise.

Uganda Airlines therefore had nothing left, and when Air Uganda was launched, many were rather eager to see what it would bring on board. This failed and in 2014 it ceased business leaving Uganda without a National carrier under name. Many individuals are now pushing the government to pursue restoring Uganda Airlines as they believe it has a role in this century.

Serena hotels ranked number one in uganda.

Friday Serena personnel and management were delighted as they were selected and given an award for the top hotel chain in Uganda. The Minister of Tourism in Kampala made this announcement at Serena Victoria Hall.

The minister of tourism made this announcement while Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) was introducing their first ever hotel rating system to classify hotels into five, four, three, and two stars. The East African Assessors hired by Uganda Tourism worked on this grading and classification exercise into numerous categories. They were paid for a genuine performance.

Serena Hotel Kampala, Sheraton Hotel Kampala, and Munyonyo Commonwealth Hotel are among the three hotels that managed to fall under the five star rating. In terms of service delivery among the three, Serena Hotel came out on top.

East African Assessor has Speke Resort Munyonyo, Royal Suites, Hotel Africana, Protea Hotel and Imperial Royale in the four star category.

Two-star hotels included the Speke Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Hotel Triangle, Hotel Ruch, Hotel Ureka & Suites, Arch Apartments, Sir Jose Hotel, Sky Hotel International, Shangrila Hotel Kampala and Mt Zion Hotel.

Under her direction, the ministry of tourism honorable Miria Mutangaba observed that this classification and standardizing of hotels into several categories will help in the development of Uganda’s tourism sector since it will set criteria for both domestic and international tourists visiting Uganda as a travel destination.

Since many visitors are unsure of whether they would receive value for money, many have been reluctant to visit Uganda; therefore, before booking any Kampala hotel, they will first check the category. This will enable visitors to choose wisely depending on the given categories. It should be mentioned that the government had never categorized hotels even when this was included in the tourist master plan ever since Uganda gained independence and even before.

Mrs. Steven Asiimwe, the executive director of Uganda Tourism Board, added her voice saying that although many visitors to Uganda not only stop in Kampala but also travel up country to visit national parks for wildlife viewing and primate tracking from starting with Kampala hotels.

Given their classification, Uganda hotels would now be simple to sell, according to Ms. Susan Muhwezi, head of Uganda Hotels Association. Seventy six hotels were visited and examined throughout the procedure, but only twenty six were classified.

Other hotels were left out as they fell short of the evaluators’ criteria. Although some may satisfy the requirements, they did not register as they did not participate in the exercise. Those who deviated from the norms should strive hard to meet them; otherwise, they would lose on business.

Having raised its tourist budget from sixteen billion to thirty billion, creating an autonomous ministry for tourism and spotting tourism among the three main industries in Uganda, Uganda is definitely headed in the right way.

Key tourism issues discussed during AUTO Annual general meeting

Key tourism issues discussed during AUTO Annual General Meeting.

On Friday 25th June 2015 at Serena Hotel Kampala, the Association of Uganda Tour Operators had their annual general meeting. The new committee highlighted numerous important tourism successes since they came into office last July. Starting at 3:30pm, the Serena Hotel Kampala sponsored drink concluded the conference at 6:30pm. Some of the main ideas covered at the conference are below.

UWA will grant AUTO gorilla commissions.

The chairperson disclosed that following their ongoing conversation with Uganda Wildlife Authority, a memorandum of understanding will be signed on July 1, 2015 whereby Uganda Wildlife Authority will begin granting free gorilla permits to the Association of Uganda Tour Operators in order to honor AUTO members in their capacity as main tourism partners.

The Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority said that UWA would provide complimentary permits whose number is still unknown for every thirty gorilla permits bought by AUTO members. This will start three months from now. Members present were advised by Association of Uganda Tour Operators that the specified gorilla permits would thereafter be supplied to members at a reduced price.

This delighted members who praised the newly appointed committee for their excellent work. Originally, Uganda Wildlife Authority used to pay USD 10 every permit purchased by any Association of Uganda Tour Operator letter discarded.

Since the day today financing and operating of the organization depends on this commission as well as membership fee to generate money to maintain the association, this development crippled them. Having gone through a tough phase, this was considered as the appropriate action at the appropriate moment in the appropriate direction.

AUTO Formulation Five-year strategic agenda

The chairman told those present that Association of Uganda Tour Operators would not be able to go on operating without a clear strategy. She claimed that the group has obtained money from UNDP (United Nations Development Project) to help finance a five-year development plan that would be implemented by the association to meet the intended aims and objectives.

She also promised members present that by the conclusion of 2015, this strategic plan would be ready and given to them. The Association is now looking for experts who will be handling this assignment. Members will be consulted on what they believe should be included in the plan so that the project seems to be all-inclusive.

Consultant in Taxes to be recruited

It was also revealed that Tourism has been for the first time identified and earmarked by the government of Uganda as a major sector which could help the nation to raise taxes as well as foreign exchange for the country and as such, tour operators who have been running without taxes are probably going to be targeted.

She said that the Association will now recruit a tax consultant who will then be in position to advise members on tax issues so that they are not caught un aware by Uganda Revenue Authority. Having arranged a tax workshop early this year where members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators advised on how to prepare their accounts in relation to taxes, the Association will now move to hire a tax consultant.

AUTO cells added

The chairperson was quick to notify members present that The Association of Uganda Tour Operators had started a policy of bring their services closer to its members and other tour operators and as so AUTO had launched a cell project whereby each district/region would meet with AUTO to discuss matters of tourism affecting each region and that cells had been formed and AUTO had meet with both members and none members to listen to them. She also said that AUTO is working on several ideas and concerns that sprung up from this. Moreover, a lot of former non AUTO members have registered to join.

Another important topic covered with members complaining it would be unfair for some to pay much while others were paying less was establishing another type of membership which is somewhat less expensive with fewer perks. All things considered, this conference demonstrated that the new executive committee had accomplished something in a short period of time and that members now believed they might begin to enjoy positive results of intelligent voting.