Weekly roundup of news from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, Third edition March 2013
AVIATION, TOURISM AND CONSERVATION NEWS from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. A weekly roundup of breaking news, reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome You can get your daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome, join me on www.facebook.com/WolfgangHThome where the articles also ‘cross load’ or […]
#Travulous names their best in Entebbe and Kampala
(Posted 01st November 2023) The Best of Entebbe and Kampala Where to Stay and What to do? Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Travelers, There aren’t many countries on the African continent that can match Uganda for sheer beauty and diversity. Home to approximately half the world’s population of mountain gorillas, there are a great […]
Jane Goodall set to give a public lecture today in #Kampala
(Posted 22nd August 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of The Diary of a Muzungu TODAY It’s a huge honour to WELCOME BACK TO UGANDA the one and only Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda and UN Messenger of Peace. Today Tuesday 22 August, Goodall will be the Key […]
What do Dame Jane Goodall and NetFlix have in common?
(Posted 09th August 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, Publisher of The Diary of a Muzungu What do Dame Jane Goodall and NetFlix have in common? (Scroll down for the answer) Hello! With sunshine forecast for virtually every day of the year, Uganda’s biggest appeal may simply be its fabulous climate, reflected […]
#Travulous compares travel to and across #Uganda and #Rwanda
(Posted 01st June 2023) Rwanda Vs Uganda How do they Compare? Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Traveler, When reviewing leading safari destinations in East Africa, the two country comparisons which are often highlighted are Kenya compared with Tanzania, due to the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem, and Rwanda versus Uganda, as both destinations are home to the […]
#ChimpanzeeTrust News Update
Note from Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary about COVID-19 With the progression of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health, safety, and well-being of all the 50 chimpanzees, guests and staff remain our top priority. We are working closely with medical professionals, specialists and Uganda’s Ministry of Health regarding the necessary precautions to keep Ngamba Island […]
Chimpanzee News from #Uganda
JULY 2019 News & Updates UPCOMING EVENTS African Primate-logy Conference 2nd -6th September Ape-giving day October 2019 Village Enterprise initiatives- Darwin Project 12th -15th August ? ? Volunteer at Ngamba Island Listen to the call of the Wild and dive into our volunteer offers at 10% off . GET OFFER NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE HEALTH CHECKS […]
Chimpanzee News from #Uganda
MAY News & Updates UPCOMING EVENTS Evaluation of the children reading culture in Koome Islands Wild Chimpanzee Day on 14th July 2019 Chimpanzee Health Checks on 21st – 31st July 2019 African Primate-logy Conference 2nd -6th September ? ? Summer Deals Listen to the call of the Wild and dive into our summer deals of […]
#UgandaTourism gets new CEO
LILLY AJAROVA APPOINTED AS NEW TOURISM BOARD CEO (Posted 10th January 2019) Information has come to light in the evening that Uganda’s Minister of State for Tourism Godrey Kiwanda Ssubi, has appointed Ms. Lilly Ajarova, until now the long serving CEO of Ngama Island and the Chimpanzee Trust, as the new CEO of the Uganda […]
Why #WTTC honoured South African President with the Champion of Tourism Award
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
Will #Entebbe’s ‘Hotel No. 5’ be the ‘Chanel No. 5’ among Uganda’s boutique hotels?
WILD FRONTIERS UGANDA HOPE FOR MID YEAR OPENING OF THEIR LATEST VENTURE (Posted 08th May 2018) Opportunity arose during the 2018 edition of the Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition, held this year at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, to speak with Jane Goldring of Entebbe based tour and hospitality group Wild Frontiers. Jane had come to […]
Chimp News from Uganda
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust News Updates Fence Refurbishment Works Disrupt Chimpanzee Routine; Sara plans an escape route… Sara at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary From the 17th July 2017, chimpanzees were retained inside the holding facility daily except for a few who could spend the day in the dusk enclosure. Those who were sent […]
You don’t want to miss this opportunity
Investment Opportunities await with the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust Private Partnership Concession for Ngamba Island, Uganda-East Africa Business opportunity @ Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trust is still looking for interested parties for a partnership to develop Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary into a brand with visibility as a top tourist destination with adequate accommodation capacity […]
East or West, home’s best, even for Chimps!
Chimpanzee News updates from Uganda Baby Chimp Integration and Kyewunyo’s return to forest Kyewunyo and her baby girl. Kyewunyo, born and raised on Ngamba Island, had a daughter on 17th February 2016. She and her daughter have been in the holding facility since then, but on the 18th March 2017 at 07:40 am they were […]
Uganda’s Tourism Excellence Awards showcase the best of the best
PEARL OF AFRICA TOURISM EXPO 2017 ENDS ON HIGH NOTE AS AWARD WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED (Posted 19th February 2017) The end of the 2017 edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo was marked with a gala dinner at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel to give hosted buyers and international travel media a befitting send off […]
Ugandan tourism and hospitality businesses celebrate Ekkula Tourism awards
AND THE WINNER IS … (Posted 13th January 2017) The annual Ekkula Awards – Ekkula meaning Treasure – in Uganda were held over the weekend in Kampala, bringing together the who is who of the Ugandan tourism industry. Ahead of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, which will kick off on the 17th later this […]
Chimp News from Uganda
New Year’s Greetings from the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust Sunday, the Boat Captain at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Help finish 2016 strong! The Chimpanzee Family in Uganda; the staff and the chimpanzees hope you had a great Christmas with your family. We wish you and your family an enjoyable time during this holiday […]
Support our cause, make a donation
The Ugandan Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust says: Support our cause, make a donation Great Ape Giving Day 4th October 2016 Support Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary on Great Apes Giving Day this 4th October Support on Great Apes GivingDay this 4th October Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary will be participating in the Great Apes Giving […]
News from Uganda’s Chimpanzee Trust
The latest Chimp news from Uganda … CHIMPANZEE TRUST Mr. James Musinguizi (L), Executive Director, UWEC and Mr. Edgar Buhanga, Director Planning,UWA Chimpanzee Trust gets New Board Chairman. On 26th July 2016, we witnessed the handover of the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Chimpanzee Trust from Mr. James Musinguzi to […]
Chimp news and more from Uganda …
News updates from the Ugandan Chimpanzee Trust … May 2016 News bullentin Jewels of the Jungle- Wildlife Exhibition From left; Mrs & Mr Taga Nuwagaba (Artist), Lilly Ajarova,Executive Director Chimpanzee Trust and Barbara & Lewis Hollweg (US photographer) On 26th-28th May 2016, Chimpanzee Trust organized a Wildlife Art Exhibition ”Jewels of the Jungle" as a […]
Wildlife Art Exhibition 26th – 28th May 2016
Support wildlife conservation, support the Chimpanzee Trust … Press Release "JEWELS OF THE JUNGLE" SAVE THE CHIMPS – WILDLIFE EXHIBITION 26TH TO 28TH MAY, 2016 Lion Centre, Sheraton Kampala Hotel This project is a fundraising exhibition that forms part of a collaborative creative process between the Chimpanzee Trust (Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary) with artists, Taga […]
Aviation and Tourism needs to Converge for Africa to grow says ECA
Enjoy the latest ATQ News covering Nigeria and West Africa, courtesy of Ikechi Uko ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com […]
January 2016 bulletin
News updates from Ngamba Island, Uganda’s first Chimpanzee refuge and they need your help as the rising lake waters have started to submerge some of the tents and other facilities … Details how to assist the Chimpanzee Trust can be found below through a simple click on the ‘Donate’ button … Nakku carries Sara through […]
Serena Hotels Enewsletter – December Issue
No news from East Africa are complete without some news from Serena Hotels … and see how they are celebrating Christmas, by lighting up a life rather than a traditional Christmas tree … Having any problems seeing this newsletter? View it in your browser Light Up a Life This Christmas December News Christmas Tree at […]
November bulletin
Chimpanzee news from Uganda … Chimpanzee Trust November 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda www.ngambaisland.org info Thank you for your support We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for […]
Chimpanzee Trust October 2015 bulletin
The latest news bulletin from the Chimpanzee Trust in Uganda for the benefit to keep my readers up to date on key conservation challenges in our country. Chimpanzee Trust September 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close […]
Chimp News from Uganda
In 2014 we wrapped up our 4 year project, testing the Payment for Ecosystem Service model of conservation; a report from this shows hope in our conservation efforts. We also improved our animal welfare management at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary among other achievements. Our valued Trustees, partners and friends of Chimpanzee Trust, we have come […]
Chimp news from Uganda …
Chimpanzee Trust June 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda info Give baby chimpanzee a name In the African tradition, child naming, especially of a child whose birth was not expected (parents old […]
Chimpanzee news from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
Chimpanzee Trust April 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda info Afrika’s baby boy a bouncing joy Since his birth, Afrika’s baby boy has been a centre of our attention at the sanctuary. […]
Chimpanzee news from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
Chimpanzee Trust April 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda info Afrika’s baby boy a bouncing joy Since his birth, Afrika’s baby boy has been a centre of our attention at the sanctuary. […]
