The Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Uganda) was removed from UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger yesterday. The World Heritage Committee adopted the decision at its 28th session in Suzhou, China, following the recommendation made by IUCN The World Conservation Union, the advisory body on natural heritage to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The Rwenzori
Update on Security in Uganda’s National Parks
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has of recent received many inquiries regarding the security situation in our national parks especially those bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the western part of the country. Tourists are also reluctant to visit Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and Kidepo Valley National Park (KVNP) for
UWA New Tariff Out
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has finalised its new tariff structure, which becomes effective on 1st August 2004. The new tariffs will remain in use for the next two years, and as usual will be revised again in 2006 after consultation with all stakeholders. Major changes There are a few major changes that are worth noting.