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Posted on 07/07/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

Gorillas; the largest of the great Apes are divided into three subspecies that include the western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and the eastern lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla graueri). The eastern and western lowland gorillas were identified for science in 1847 and 1877 respectively.

The third sub specie – the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) was identified for science purposes in the year 1903 and has gone on to become Uganda’s star attraction Continue reading →

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Half of Britons use Social Media for holiday recommendations

Posted on 12/06/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

Research by UK’s online independent travel agencies sunshine.co.uk has revealed that 54% of British holidaymakers used social media platforms in the run up to their trip abroad to gain personal recommendations and reviews beforehand. Continue reading →

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Uganda budget speech in full: 2011 -2012

Posted on 08/06/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

Accordingly, Madam Speaker, the theme for the budget for the Financial Year 2011/12 is “Promoting Economic Growth, Job Creation and Improving Service Delivery” Continue reading →

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Jeje launches New Uganda Air Cargo Planes

Posted on 25/04/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

THE Uganda Air Cargo Corporation, a firm owned by the Ugandan Ministry of Defence, has launched two new passenger planes. Continue reading →

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UWA defies President Museveni on Katurum Lodge

Posted on 09/04/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has defied President Museveni’s directive to give possession of the dilapidated Katurum Lodge in Kidepo Valley National Park to Mr. Cornelius Kodet, a Ugandan businessman.

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Government of Uganda takes over MV Kalangala

Posted on 25/01/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

THE transport ministry will temporarily manage and operate MV Kalangala until a new company is identified to take over its management.

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President Museveni attends battle of Isandlwana

Posted on 25/01/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has said the type of political organisation in Africa made African societies vulnerable to colonialism.

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Alur king invites investors

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

THE ALUR king, Rwoth Philip Olarker Rauni III, has invited investors to start business in his kingdom, which he said had abundant resources.

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The Virgin Rolling hills of the Eland

Posted on 11/01/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

Situated in Mbarara district with an area of 370km², Lake Mburo, the smallest of all savannah parks in Uganda is truly a fascinating game park. Established in 1982, the drive to the park takes between three and four hours from … Continue reading →

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Omusinga Charles Mumbere to Climb Mount Rwenzori

Posted on 07/01/2011 by Ugandatourismportal

THE Uganda Wild Life Authority (UWA) has organized a seven-day trip to Rwenzori Mountains to increase awareness about Uganda’s tourism potential among Ugandans.

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