We refer to the story about Marburg haemorrhagic fever in the New Vision and Daily Monitor Newspapers of July 12, 2008; and other news coverage in the Netherlands press regarding a 40 year old Dutch woman who visited Uganda on June 6, 2008 and among other places visited two caves with bats and pythons in
Albertine Rift Countries Release Ministerial Declaration For Transboundary Collaboration
Albertine Rift Countries Release Ministerial Declaration For Transboundary Collaboration
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The countries of the Greater Virunga Landscape – Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, met in Gisenyi from 14th to 15th July 2008, and at the end of the meeting signed a ministerial declaration, which is reproduced verbatim below: The Rubavu Ministerial Declaration of the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration Preamble Ministers and high
UWA to Begin Mock Tourism on Gorilla Families
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is planning to start mock tourism on two newly habituated gorilla groups based in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in south west Uganda. This is in a bid to test their readiness to receive tourists. Habituation of the gorillas began in 2006, and for the last two years trackers have followed
Uganda’s Minister of State for Tourism Goes Mountain Climbing
In a bid to promote mountaineering as a popular tourist activity as well as increase public interest in the Rwenzori Mountains, the Minister of State for Tourism, Hon Serapio Rukundo last week trekked up the mountains and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Before starting the trek, the Minister drove to the Ihani Viewing Point, the only
UWA Honors Private Sector Players in Wildlife and Tourism Sectors
The month of June will remain memorable for those private sector plays in the tourism industry who were honored with awards during a Business Breakfast hosted by Uganda Wildlife Authority that was attended by prominent businessmen, foreign diplomats, government officials and tourism experts. UWA awarded Classic Africa Safaris Ltd with the Silverback Award for their
UWA Signs Agreements With Operators Of Private Launches
Today marks another milestone in the improvement of tourism services in the national parks as Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) signs concession agreements with three companies for the operation of private boats and launch cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. The contracts are being signed with: Adrift Adventure Co. Ltd –
UWA Takes Stance on Conservation Issues
It is no secret that the challenges that face wildlife conservation in Uganda today are bigger and more complex than ever before, particularly given the human population increase and the need for more land for settlement, cultivation, grazing and industry. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), which is in charge of managing the country’s protected areas and
UWA Staff Go on Exploratory visit to Costa Rica
UWA decided to undertake a study tour to Costa Rica one of the most successful countries in conservation too learn from the Costa Rican experience in respect to private sector investments in conservation and tourism, research and provision of guiding and interpretation services. The European Union kindly funded this exploratory visit by members of the
UWA Introduces Private Launch Cruises in National Parks
As the number of tourists to the national parks and the demand for services increase, private launch cruises and motorboats will soon be introduced in Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP)n with operations expected to begin by June 2008. However, UWA will continue to operate its launch cruises within the
African conservation and Business Leaders strengthen Ties
Pessimists who contend that it’s impossible for business and conservation protagonists to have an amiable discussion without jumping at each other’s throats would be lost for words if they had witnessed a recent 4-day meeting under the Leadership for Conservation in Africa (LCA) Initiative which brought together business and conservation leaders from Africa and around