#Bwindi Impenetrable National Park receives Certificate of Excellence

TRIP ADVISOR, the world’s largest travel site has recognised Bwindi Impentrable National Park (BINP) for earning exceptional traveler ratings over the past year. Bwindi lmpenetrable National Park is found in South Western Uganda and is home to Uganda’s star attraction, the Mountain Gorilla.

#Uganda #Gorilla Permit fees reduced

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) one of the key stakeholders in Uganda’s Tourism industry has initiated and gone ahead to announce a promotion coinciding with the Ugandan Golden Jubilee celebrations of independence. This has been done to enable potential visitors to enjoy the same gorilla experience at a subsidised price.

#Sustainable tourism central to the future of Africa’s Parks

Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government of Tanzania (Arusha, Tanzania, 15-18 October 2012).

#Tanzania: Tourist Arrivals to Double by 2015

Arusha — AS Tanzania strives to double the number of tourists visiting the country by the year 2015, the United Nations maintains that Africa’s share of International Tourists Arrival is just 5.2 per cent.

#Tanzania to promote tourism in London next month

A High level Tanzanian tourism delegation will leave for UK early next month to promote the country as a unique tourist destination where travellers from various parts of the world can witness marvellous attractions.