#Uganda: River #Nile declared one of #Africa’s Seven Wonders

Uganda has once again won a prestigious award with the source of the Nile voted as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

This came at the heels of Uganda being voted a Birding Destination in 2013 among other accolades last year that included; Bwindi and Murchison falls national park voted best birding destination; Virunga Massive-must see in a life time; Tree Climbing Lions-picture of the week;  Kidepo Natural Park-Pristine Destination; Canada and New York Times, named Uganda top best destinations.

#Kenya: Two Ships With 1,000 UK #Tourists due in #Mombasa

Two cruise ships with an estimated 1,000 tourists on board are expected in Mombasa, between December 24 and January 26 next year.

MV Nautica, with about 654 tourists from Britain, and 401 crew members, is expected to dock at the Mombasa port at 6am on Monday.

#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.

Kenya: Tourism could be boosted by Pre historic Fossils

Kenya‘s leading scientists are calling on the country to tap into its vast prehistoric fossils in order to boost its growing tourism industry.

Renowned conservationist Richard Leakey says that the Lake Turkana region which is home to world famous “Turkana boy” could become a major tourist’s hub in east Africa despite its remote location.

Tanzania arrests five over safari tourist killing

Tanzanian police have arrested five people in connection with the killing of a Dutch tourist and the manager of a safari lodge in the famous Serengeti national park, officials said Saturday.