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The Mountain Gorilla Festival is in a few weeks. This is how the media launch unfolded.
You can tell that we're even more intentional to address the challenges facing domestic tourism. We'll tackle one by one until we exhaust them. And then maintain!
@ubctvuganda
Uganda Airlines takes off inaugural flight to Accra, Ghana. This is an intentional increase in the direct routes we operate. As we prepare for the upcoming AFCON, such moves are opening up doors. But also generally linking up destinations.
Kudos 👏
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Congratulations to @UG_Airlines on the inaugural flight to Accra, Ghana. This milestone strengthens connectivity and opens new opportunities for tourism, trade and cultural exchange. At UTB, we continue to amplify these efforts through destination marketing and the Explore Uganda brand, taking the Pearl of Africa to more markets and travellers. #ExploreUganda #DestinationUganda
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The CEO @GITA_Africa will be staying at Bwindi Breeze during the mountain gorilla festival
How about you?
#MountainGorillaFest2026 #VirungaGorillaMarathon2026
As we look forward to the Mountain Gorilla Festival and Virunga Gorilla Marathon, Bwindi Breeze Lodge can’t wait to welcome you to Kisoro
Rooms are available near Bwindi Impenetrable NP Let us be your home away from home
#MountainGorillaFest2026 #VirungaGorillaMarathon2026
The festival will feature community experiences, exhibitions and the Virunga Gorilla Marathon.
Bringing together stakeholders to celebrate Uganda’s gorillas and the communities protecting them.
Kisoro is ready to welcome the world.
The first-ever Mountain Gorilla Festival was launched yesterday. It'll run from 19–22 Nov, under the theme “Protecting Gorillas, Empowering Communities”
The launch highlighted the link between gorilla conservation, community livelihoods, tourism and business development.
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“Uganda’s beauty and scenery are remarkable. We need to increase flights between Kampala and southwestern Uganda to make the region more accessible to visitors.”
@YkeeBenda
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UWA Reflects on Open Park Days for a Better Mountain Gorilla Festival.
gitaafrica.org/blogs/uwa-ref…
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UWA Reflects on Open Park Days for a Better Mountain Gorilla Festival
As Uganda prepares for the first-ever Mountain Gorilla Festival, UWA is turning lessons from the recent Open Park Days into action. With a focus on making tourism more accessible to Ugandans.
From affordable accommodation and transport to improved road and air connectivity, UWA is exploring partnerships that can make it easier for families to visit and experience Uganda’s national parks.
The festival, running 19-22 November 2026 in Kisoro, will celebrate gorilla conservation, community livelihoods, local enterprise and tourism, under the theme “Protecting Gorillas, Empowering Communities” and tagline “Run, Explore, Conserve.”
The programme will feature community activities, exhibitions, a conference, gorilla tourism experiences and the Virunga Gorilla Marathon.
Kisoro is ready. Come Run. Explore. Conserve.
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Thank you @ugwildlife for the big opportunity of allowing me show the beautiful Uganda to people out there!!
I'm so much humbled 🙏
This morning, our very own @AllanSseky broke down his journey to the home of gorillas. I love how passionate he is. Thank you for showing up in full gear
And big thanks go to @ubctvuganda, our hosts. Directed by @MikeSsebalu.
This morning, our very own @AllanSseky broke down his journey to the home of gorillas. I love how passionate he is. Thank you for showing up in full gear
And big thanks go to @ubctvuganda, our hosts. Directed by @MikeSsebalu.
With only a month left to the Mountain Gorilla Festival, join us today for the media launch @sheratonhotels Kampala at exactly 3pm
All you need to know awaits!
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MASTERCLASSES
Yesterday, we covered week 2/6 of our Digital Tourism Masterclass as well as week 3/6 of our Tour Operations Masterclass
We learnt about creating websites with AI, the basics, tips and actual building of the websites. For tours, we tackled all the dynamics of itinerary writing. What to consider, which route to use and which alternatives to take in case uncertainties arise.
We see our Masterclass becoming more practical and relevant. And the audiences have turned up positively and are already appreciating the impact. Looking forward to a more diverse and structured program come next year!
Our target for 2026 already exceeded its limit 100 times more🙏
A sneak peak into the GMU Tourism Express Show on @ubctvuganda that featured @Solo_MDofficial and his business partner @Janice_Ke.
They indeed broke down the chronicles of Bwindi and Mgahinga when it comes to premiere primate experiences.
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Some of the big projects we have for next year @GITA_Africa
Today, we unfold the journey and fruits of our Conservation efforts for the financial year 2025/26. In a high-end stakeholder breakfast at SKYZ Hotel.
Not there in person? Worry not, just tune into UWA TV our official YouTube channel to catch everything.
A blessed day ahead!
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Today, I had an engaging session with ranger recruits at the @ugwildlife Training Academy, Lugaya where we discussed communication, attitude, patriotism and institutional communication hierarchy.
I emphasized that being a good ranger goes beyond physical fitness and discipline. It requires effective communication, a positive attitude, respect for the chain of command and a genuine love for one's country.
Every ranger is an ambassador of UWA and Uganda. How they communicate, conduct themselves and relate with the public shapes the image of the Authority and builds public trust. I challenged them to serve with integrity, professionalism and pride because protecting wildlife is not just a job, but a patriotic duty.
I was particularly impressed by the recruits' enthusiasm, energy and active participation. They are eager and ready to serve.
Spotlight on Uganda!
The Ice Skating game under the Champions Hockey Leaugue will showcase the @ExploreUganda brand through stadium activations. Along with mainstream and social media
This comes from a collaboration between the Ugandan embassy in Switzerland and @TourismBoardUg
Tomorrow morning, we’re camping here!
Join me tomorrow morning on Good Morning Uganda as we get to work. Let’s talk, learn and explore how we can use the digital frontier to take Uganda’s tourism story even further.
See you there!
