How Tourism helps Uganda
Did you know? Tourism can be used to fight poverty in Uganda. Tourism companies employ people as drivers, guides, secretaries, accountants, etc. These companies introduce tourists to local artisans and craftspeople, which benefit small communities. You already know that a trip to Africa would be very good for your spirit, but it also would have … Continue reading How Tourism helps Uganda
After 30 years’ search, world gets first ever malaria vaccine | The East African
After 30 years’ search, world gets first ever malaria vaccine | The East African — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/science-health/world-welcomes-first-ever-malaria-vaccine-3575380
#LONELY PLANET STATES #UGANDA
Uganda offers a lot, as it is stated by Lonely Planet to be the number one destination in the world! Ever wondered why? It's amazing! Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking are two of the reasons that Uganda is an exceptional country. Gorilla tracking is a “once in a lifetime experience” and Lonely Planet states that … Continue reading #LONELY PLANET STATES #UGANDA
A First Experience in East Africa
As I was beginning my work in the tourism industry, and was picking up clients from Entebbe Airport for the first time, they had very many questions for me to answer. The funniest question was one concerning flushing toilets. They didn't believe we had flushing toilets in Uganda! This made me crack up! I couldn't … Continue reading A First Experience in East Africa
My First Encounter with a Charging Elephant
The first time I saw an elephant was on my way to Mweya Safari Lodge, where I was going for a job interview. I woke up very early that morning, boarded the LINK bus from Fort Portal town, travelled to a place called Katunguru (found in the western region), got a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) … Continue reading My First Encounter with a Charging Elephant
Travel in Uganda
The owner and head guide of Engo Tours and Adventures is a 38-year-old Ugandan, Nattabi Ruth, who loves her work as much as she loves animals and the wilds of East Africa; she is the mother of our 4-year-old son, Mukisa. We call him a Halfrican. Nattabi founded Engo Tours and Adventures to highlight and make more accessible … Continue reading Travel in Uganda