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Uganda seeks to dispel travel fears

Uganda has dismissed the danger to international visitors after twin bombings that killed 73, but tourism officials say the government must spend quickly to repair the nation's image. 16 July 2010 01:31


Going in search of a 'gorillas in the mist' experience

Lana Jacobson trudges through a Rwandan jungle to see the last 700 gorillas still living in the wild. 14 June 2010 06:00


Ex-rebel haunt, Garamba opens to tourism

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Garamba National Park, once known as a haunt for militias and a vicious Ugandan rebel group, is open for tourism. 10 June 2010 07:49


Rhino trekking in Uganda

Karen Watkins sees these giant beasts at close quarters. 24 May 2010 12:02


Uganda gets Serena touch

Serena Hotels has extended its portfolio in Uganda with the acquisition of a new resort property, the Lake Victoria Serena Resort. 09 December 2009 06:00


Blisters, bananas and ubuntu

Rebecca Naidoo-Nattar meets two remarkable explorers who trekked through Africa to retrace the passage of early man and who encountered human kindness. 21 November 2009 06:00


Uganda under fire for big game hunting

Animal and environmental protection groups are angered by the Uganda Wildlife Authority's decision to sell shooting licences in a bid to boost tourism revenue. 20 October 2009 06:31


The long journey home

While rummaging through a dusty box in the garage, David Holt-Biddle found notes made by his mother on her Trek Airways journey from London to Joburg in 1961. 17 September 2009 06:00


Heart of abundant beauty

This journey into Africa's depths offers moments of wonder. Justin Fox explores western Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. 16 September 2009 04:00


'Just having mountains doesn't attract people'

Africa needs to develop high-end destinations and target specific markets to fully tap its tourism potential, a Japanese diplomat has said. 18 June 2009 06:57