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October 17, 2023
Queen Elizabeth NP attack
Yesterday, October 17, the Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) reported an evening attack on a tourist vehicle inside Queen Elizabeth National Park near the Mweya Peninsula along Katwe Road. Three people were killed in the tragic incident - one Ugandan and two…
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June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Free Heli Transfers with O&O
We are pleased to report on a special offer with One&Only Rwanda. Helicopter transfers are FREE of charge between lodges if staying 3 nights at O&O Nyungwe House and 3 nights at O&O Gorilla Nest applicable for bookings 01 Oct – 14 Dec 2023 only. Request…
Covid Protocol Updates
Rwanda: Covid test requirement suspended for NPs and Primates!
May 28, 2023
RDB would like to inform the public that all tourists, including children over 5 years,…
Covid Protocol Updates
UG Civil Aviation Authority Lifts Covid-19 Entry Requirements
Mar 30, 2023
The Civil Aviation Authority announced that Entebbe International Airport has lifted the…
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NEW: Entebbe Forest Lodge
Feb 27, 2023
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to announce the launch of Entebbe Forest Lodge. Hilda,…
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Rwanda Special Offers - Singita
Feb 21, 2023
CAS Rwanda is pleased to announce Singita Kwitondo's Stay/Pay promotion in combination…
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Jascar Foundation's Real Impact in Uganda
Feb 02, 2023
Classic Africa Safari's workshop manager, Caroline Birungi, started the Jascar Foundation…
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Akagera Park Highlights: Rwanda
Feb 02, 2023
While we are already into the second month of 2023, we'd like to report on Rwanda's…
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US lifts Ebola screening requirement for re-entry
Jan 13, 2023
The United States has lifted the Ebola screening requirement for passengers entering the…
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Uganda is declared Ebola free
Jan 12, 2023
11 January 2023 Kampala, Uganda -- The Minister of Health, Dr. Aceng Jane Ruth Ocero,…
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Last known Ebola patient discharged
Dec 05, 2022
According to Uganda's Minister of Health, the last known Ebola patient has been…
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RwandAir nonstop service LHR to Kigali
Nov 29, 2022
New nonstop service between London and Kigali, Rwanda RwandAir is now offering a nonstop…
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Mahogany Springs Lodge refurbishment
Nov 23, 2022
One of Buhoma's perennial favorites, Mahogany Springs Lodge, has undergone extensive…
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Digital Health Form suspended temporarily
Nov 22, 2022
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority reported today that following the communication from…
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District Names for Health Declaration
Nov 16, 2022
There is a section in the Uganda MOH Health Declaration form that asks for the district…
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Uganda S21/22 DIGITAL HEALTH DECLARATION FORM
Nov 15, 2022
14 Nov 2022 Effective 14th November, 2022; the government of the Republic of Uganda has…
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Uganda Tourism Board Statement on Ebola
Oct 26, 2022
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UG Gov't Announced Two District Lockdown: Tourism Not Affected
Oct 18, 2022
15 Oct 2022 The Ugandan government announced a lock down/curfew for the Mubende and…
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Statement on Travel in Uganda from the MOH
Oct 07, 2022
07 Oct 2022 The Minister of Health has issued a statement regarding travel in Uganda and…
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Additional Ebola Screening Announced by US CDC & DHS
Oct 06, 2022
We have just been made aware - today 06 Oct 2022 - of the late-breaking US announcement…
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Akagera National Park welcomes baby rhinos
Sep 30, 2022
Exciting news out of Rwanda this week as Akagera National Park welcomed several new White…
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27 Sep 2022 - SVD / Ebola Outbreak update
Sep 27, 2022
On September 20, 2022 the WHO and Uganda Minister of Health confirmed an outbreak of…
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