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Rugby fever is coming home and Uganda is ready to host the continent in style. The Rugby Africa Cup 2025 is set to take place at Namboole National Stadium from July 8th to 19th, and the Uganda Tourism Board is stepping up as one of the lead sponsors, joining forces with the…

Lake Nkugute is more than just a scenic crater lake, it’s a quiet wonder with a powerful story. Located in the rolling hills of Rubirizi District in western Uganda, this natural lake has captured the curiosity of visitors for years. When viewed from above, its outline closely…

Multi-Grammy Award winner @mattbworld has donated all 4 of his Grammys to Uganda, and they will be placed at the Uganda Museum, honoring the Ugandan producers, song writers and artists who shaped the album ALKEBLANI II. “Uganda welcomed me with open arms.” - @mattbworld -…

In Uganda, when someone offers you a Rolex, don’t check your wrist, check your appetite😋😂 Happy lunch hour #ExploreUganda #UniquelyOurs

On the sidelines of the 2nd UN Tourism & ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, the Ugandan delegation led by Hon. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, together with UTB Board Director Ms. Olive Lumonya, held a bilateral meeting…

Congratulations to @LumonyaOlive - @TourismBoardUg Board Director, on her appointment as Chairperson of Council @Makerere.

Uganda the country of divers and so much to discover.

MONDAY THOUGHT In today’s tourism landscape, communication is more than promotion, it is the strategic art of connecting people to places, cultures, and meaning. As communicators, we have the responsibility to tell authentic stories that inspire travel, preserve heritage, and…

Just one day left until our extended submission deadline! Don’t miss your chance, submit your story before the window closes for good. 📩 Submit here: forms.gle/UbnXQ41Myo9eq6… #TravelWritingComp2025 #ItelMyStoryAfrica

Just 11 days left to the #CultureAndHeritageMarathon2025, organized by @CalsaarCultural This isn't just a marathon, but a campaign to promote the country’s vibrant culture and heritage Pick your kit today at the Uganda Tourism Board reception or online at…

🎥The content creation wave is youth-led—and is transforming 🇺🇬’s tourism space The 3rd Africa Travel Content Creators Conference is coming to Kampala, A golden chance for young creatives & tourism brands to connect, grow & lead Africa’s travel story! #ATCCC2025 #ContentIsPower

Uganda’s first #CultureAndHeritageMarathon2025 is set for 27th July at Kitante Primary School. Run 5km, 10km, or 21km in celebration of our diversity, unity, and shared heritage. Expect culture, music, crafts, and a purpose that goes beyond the finish line.

Uganda hosted a dynamic B2B tourism engagement between tour operators and influencers from Türkiye and key Ugandan tourism stakeholders. The session, held at Four Points by Sheraton, was organized by the Uganda Tourism Board in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Ankara.…

Today, we celebrate World Chimpanzee Day, a moment to reflect on the remarkable intelligence, social complexity, and ecological importance of one of our closest genetic relatives. Uganda is privileged to be home to some of Africa’s most thriving chimpanzee populations, found in…

MID WEEK TEASER What if you could walk through a rainforest at dawn, tracking wild calls through the trees and suddenly come face to face with a chimpanzee in its natural habitat? Watching them leap through branches, groom each other, or curiously observe you back is a moment…

Common destinations headline Kampala’s tourism but what about Luwum Street, Ben Kiwanuka, that quiet monument u pass daily, or old schools like Buganda Rd that shaped generations? The city’s deepest stories lie in the overlooked Real tourism starts when we slow down & truly see

.@TourismBoardUg (UTB) is honoured to partner with the Uganda Rugby Fraternity as we kick off the Rugby Africa Cup 2025, scheduled to take place at Namboole National Stadium from 8th to 27th July. As we welcome players and fans from Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco,…

Uganda Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Ankara, is thrilled to welcome a delegation of eight guests, six renowned influencers and two representatives from Global Meet, who arrived at Entebbe International Airport to a warm reception led by Mr.…

Led by our CEO Juliana Kagwa, the @TourismBoardUg team embarked on an insightful visit across key cultural sites in the Buganda Kingdom, from the Kasubi Royal Tombs to the Buganda Parliament and beyond. This wasn’t just a site visit; it was an enriching experience that…

FORT PATIKO Established in the 1870's by Sir Samuel Baker near Gulu, Uganda, Fort Patiko was originally a stronghold against the East African slave trade. Once used by Arab traders to detain and sort enslaved people, the site holds chilling remnants, stone huts, holding caves…