Rwanda COVID-19 Requirements For Arriving And Departing Travellers – March 2022 In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Rwanda has issued updated Rwanda COVID-19 Requirements For Arriving And Departing Travellers. If you are planning a Rwanda safari, such as the Rwanda gorilla safari, chimpanzee trekking safari, Rwanda wildlife safaris, or any …

Uganda Suspends Mandatory Covid-19 Testing At Entebbe Airport – February 2022 Effective February 16, 2022, Uganda suspends mandatory Covid-19 testing at Entebbe Airport. The suspension of mandatory Covid-19 testing on arrival in Uganda followed a cabinet decision made on Monday, February 14, 2022. To this end, a press statement signed off by the Director of …

Rwanda Uganda Land Border Reopened 2022 (Rwanda Opens Its Border At Katuna)   On January 31, 2022, the Rwanda Uganda land Border re-opened after nearly 3 years of closure. Rwanda government, in 2019, closed its borders with Uganda at Gatuna and Cyanika in Kabale and Kisoro districts respectively in southwestern Uganda. These two border posts …

A Nurse Receiving A Covid-19 Short in UgandaUganda still ranks among the top 100 countries managing the covid-19 pandemic better globally, according to World Statistics website Worldometer’s new rankings. This nation of around 42 million people is currently undergoing a 42-day COVID-19 lockdown which was imposed on 18th June 2021, following the emergence of the …

DR Congo Mount Nyiragongo Volcano Eruption 2021, abruptly started on 22nd May at around 7.00 pm Central African Time. The 2021 eruption of Mount Nyiragongo followed the fractures that opened up in the volcano’s rocky sides, spilling lava down its slopes that moved at speed of about 1 kilometer per hour (0.6 miles per hour). …

On 10th June 2021, the government through Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) re-opened Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to travelers on Uganda safaris after 50 days of closure. Ziwa Sanctuary which sits on a 70 km² piece of land and is home to 33 endangered Southern white rhinos was closed to the public by UWA on 20th April …

ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY CLOSED On 20th April 2021, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary closed to the public. The temporary closure of the Ziwa Sanctuary was decided by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to secure the precious Southern-white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) at the sanctuary. Ziwa is the only place to see wild rhinos on your Uganda safari, …

Due to a rapid increase in COVID-19 victims in Uganda’s major cities, such as Kampala, Wakiso, Masaka, Gulu and Mbarara, and others, President Yoweri Museveni in his national address on June 6th, 2021 declared a 42-day COVID-19 partial lockdown with new travel restrictions and control measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda. The …

Kampala – March 20, 2021. Uganda wildlife Authority is saddened to announce the death of six lions in Queen Elizabeth National  Park. The carcasses of the lions have been determined final nighttime at Ishasha zone with most of their body part missing. eight lifeless vultures were also discovered at the scene which points to viable …

Uganda animals/342 Wild Animals of Uganda/Animals in Uganda. Are you looking for a list of animals in Uganda? What animals live in Uganda? What is the most common animal in Uganda? What animal is Uganda famous for? What is Uganda’s national animal? What is the most dangerous animal in Uganda? What animals do Ugandan people …

Many travellers that visit Uganda for business trips or Uganda safari tours, have a variety of food-related concerns and therefore have a number of questions like:-What do they eat in Uganda?, What Ugandan food is like, What are the drinks in Uganda?. Apart from intercontinental dishes available in Uganda, there are a variety of Uganda …

While planning their Uganda tour , people asked several questions about culture in Uganda when planning their Uanda safaris , for example, what is the culture of Uganda? How many cultures are there in Uganda? What are the traditions in Uganda?  Below are the facts about Uganda culture; Uganda Tribes: How Many Tribes in Uganda? …

A Brief history about Uganda Early history of Uganda Arab traders in Uganda European explorers in Uganda European missionaries in Uganda Germany influence in Uganda British influence in Uganda Independent Uganda The years of Idi Amin in Uganda Uganda after Amin Beginnings of recovery Early history of Uganda Uganda’s early history comprises the history of …

Looking for a list of Uganda Birds? most popular Birds of Uganda or endemic Birds in Uganda? or you want to know how many birds are in Uganda?. Uganda has about 1075 species of birds have been recorded, which is more than 58% of all species of birds in Africa. Uganda is one of the …

How many lakes are in Uganda? Uganda is situated with the great lakes region of Africa. The landscape of Uganda is dotted with about 165 lakes including fresh water lakes, crater lakes and others. Below are some of the major lakes of Uganda (lakes and rivers in Uganda) majority  which can be visited on a …

Does Uganda have mountains? There are several mountains in Uganda that offer, wildlife viewing and mountain climbing in Uganda, hiking opportunities to travelers on adventure safaris in Uganda. Mountains of Uganda include:- Kigezi highlands Kigezi region in the western branch of the Great East Africa Rift Valley/Albertine Rift is the most mountainous region of Uganda. …

What is the weather and climate like in Uganda? Weather in Uganda or Climate in Uganda. While planning their Uganda safaris, people ask several questions about the Uganda climate and weather. For example, is Uganda Tropical?  Is there winter in Uganda? Does Uganda get snow? Does it get cold in Uganda?  Does it rain a …

Visitors Who Overstayed Before Lockdown Must get Government Clearance to Travel Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo has said that people who were illegally staying in Uganda at the time of the closure of airports and borders early in the year, will have to seek clearance to travel. This is one of the guidelines that …

Mountain Kilimanjaro Catches Fire – Residents, Students & Firefighters Battle it Out! On Sunday 11th October on Mount Kilimanjaro; Africa’s highest mountain caught fire and the flames could be seen from miles away. A storm of hard winds on Sunday spread fire on the mountain and since then, a number of people have been battling …

World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Warns Against the “Herd Immunity” Approach Despite the researcher’s argument that allowing the infection to spread in populations that are not vulnerable will help build up herd immunity, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned against suggestions that “herd immunity” approach might be a realistic strategy to stop the COVID-19 coronavirus …

Forbes Lists Uganda among the Safest Places to Visit Starting This October Still celebrating the Safe Travel Seal, Forbes Magazine, one of the most-read business magazines around the world, recently named Uganda among the six places travellers should consider visiting this month (October). This Good News came shortly after Uganda re-opened Entebbe International Airport on …

World Leaders Advised to Ban all Trade of Wild Animals & Birds for Eating to Prevent Epidemics The World Animal Protection – an animal welfare agency, is pushing for a permanent ban on all kinds of wildlife trade as the only long-term solution to curb major epidemics like COVID-19 from happening again. This World Animal …

Why Bugoma Central Forest Reserve should not be destroyed & Recommendations! About Bugoma Central Forest Reserve Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is one of the protected tropical forests in Uganda. Bugoma forest was gazetted as a protected forest in the 1930s. In 2002, it was put under the mandate of the National Forestry Authority (NFA). This …

Uganda Celebrates the Safer Tourism Seal Award The Government of Uganda together with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) yet again have something great to celebrate and be proud of following the recent achievement of being awarded the Safer Tourism Evaluated Seal by Safer Tourism organization under Rebuilding Tourism. The Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer …

Simplified Uganda Standard Operating Procedures or Guidelines for Incoming & Outgoing Travellers Following the reopening of Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport on 1st October to revive Uganda’s tourism, a number of COVID-19 safari travel measures have been put in place for travellers. These Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S) were passed after consulting the International Civil Aviation Organization …

Entebbe International Airport is Set to Reopen in October After nearly six months of closure, the Government of Uganda is set to reopen the Entebbe International Airport in October 2020. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has published a schedule for each flight, however, the Ugandan COVID-19 task force recommends that the airport and schools be …

Uganda Wildlife Authority Reopens All National Tourist Parks In a declaration announcing, the Uganda Wildlife Authority opened all national tourism parks-primate parks ( Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Kibale National Parks) inclusive to people interested in visiting them. The reopening followed consultations with different stakeholders; and the development of standard operating …

Dr Gladys Kalema Zikusoka Wins The Aldo Leopold Memorial Award Europe 2020 Although the Entebbe International Airport is still closed there is still good news from a conservation perspective coming out of Uganda. One of our very own,  Dr Gladys Kalema Zikusoka won The Aldo Leopold Memorial Award Europe 2020. The Aldo Leopold Memorial Award …

The African Wildlife Foundation Gave Uganda 13 bikes as a Boost to Fight Poaching The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has sent 13 motorbikes to Uganda to help tackle poaching, a timely boost as resources are being redirected across the world to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation follows that of hundreds of items to assist …

UN Secretary Calls for Sustainable Recovery of Tourism From COVID-19 Last week, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a sustainable recovery of tourism as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to us in a video, Antonio Guterres said; “Rebuilding the tourism sector is crucial. But it has to be in a …

Three Tour Companies Banned From Accessing Maasai Mara National Reserve Three tours and travel companies have been banned from accessing the Maasai Mara National Reserve for the next 30 days. The three were barred after they failed to observe the set park regulations. The three tours and travel companies that have been banned are Sun …

Cheptegei Sets Men’s 5,000m World Record at Monaco Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei made an exciting return for competitive athletics at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday (Aug 14), as he smashed the much-vaunted 16-year-old 5,000 m world record. For a season almost wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, his impressive performance capped a warm welcome …

Government to Construct an All Weather Road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, One of Uganda ‘s tourist favourite parks, could soon have an all-weather road. The government of Uganda has taken a step ahead to design the roads leading to this National Park. Once constructed, this proposed 40-kilometre road from Kisoro …

Migano Hotel Rwanda Migano Hotel is Located in Ruhengeri which provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. With a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide …

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge is a 3.5-star hotel located in Kinigi –Musanze which offers 21 rooms for accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a …

Lapalme Hotel Rwanda Lapalme Hotel is located in Ruhengeri which features a garden and a terrace. This hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Every room includes a balcony with views of the mountain. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Lapalme hotel also have a …

 La Voisina Hotel Rwanda  La Voisina Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. This 2-star hotel offers an ATM, babysitting service and free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a …

Kinigi Guest House Kinigi Guest House is located in Kinigi –Musanze which offers 20 rooms for accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hotel Location. Kinigi Guest House is located 113km from Kigali city Centre which is 2hrs and 31 …

Home Inn Hotel Rwanda Home Inn is located in Musanze in the North Provence of Rwanda, a quiet place, where you will enjoy your stay in a good and comfortable environment. Home Inn offers accommodation with conference centre for a business meeting, a restaurant which provides continental dishes and the different types of rooms like …

Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel is set in Ruhengeri and features a fitness centre. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. All guest rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a coffee …

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is a 3.5-star hotel in Musanze (Ruhengeri) located on the road going to Kinigi is the perfect starting point to go for different activities that the Volcanoes National Park is offering but also gives you lot of opportunities to rest and to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our lodge. All 11 …

Filon D’or Guesthouse Filon D’or Guesthouse and Campsite offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children’s playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Hotel Location. Filon D’or Guesthouse is …

Fidos Guest House Fidos guest house & safaris is located in Musanze with a wonderful stay is advised at a guest house in the northern province, set in the calm of Musanze town surroundings. It has rooms and apartments at very reasonable rates, Fidos guest house & safaris. Hotel Location. Fidos guest house & safaris …

Faraja Hotel Rwanda Set in Ruhengeri, 2 km from Musanze Caves Entrance (Underground Cave System), Faraja Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a …

Eden Condo Hotel Eden condo Hotel is located in the Musanze district of Rwanda, Eden Condo-hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Musanze taxi park, 500m from Musanze airport, 5 minutes from Goico Mall. Among the facilities of this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free Wi-Fi. There is free …

East Africa Amazon Guest House East Africa Amazon Guest House offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Hotel Location. East Africa Amazon Guest House is located 102km from Kigali city Centre which is …

Classic Lodge Rwanda Classic Lodge is located in Nyakinama which features a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Every room includes a balcony with views of the mountain. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Classic Lodge also have …

Byiza lodge Rwanda Byiza lodge is situated in the Kingdom of the Gorillas, on a hilltop between the Twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, and overlooking the Virunga volcanoes. A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at the lodge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self-parking are also …

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Buffalo Mountain Lodge is located in Kinigi. Cathedral of Ruhengeri and Shyira Diocese Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area’s natural beauty can be seen at Volcanoes National Park and Musanze Caves. A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in …

Bisate Lodge Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate Lodge features only six ultra-luxurious thatched villas, perched on the hillside. Each villa comprises a generous yet intimate combination of bedroom, reception space and bathroom, all warmed by a central fireplace. …

 Best View Hotel Best View Hotel is located in Ruhengeri which offers high-quality accommodation services for travellers to volcanoes national park and all over Rwanda. All rooms in the hotel have free Wi-Fi Internet services and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room has a private bathroom with hot and cold waters available day …