WTM TO FRONT UGANDA GORILLAS IN LONDON

17th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - 1 Comment

Uganda will soon take the ‘Friend-a-gorilla’ campaign to London. Following a successful Friend-a-gorilla campaign in Uganda, UTB – Uganda Tourism Board will lead a delegation to camp in London during the World Travel Market next month. The delegation will comprise of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority, Uganda Coffee Development Authority and a number of » Read More

FACEBOOK SCHEME TO BE-FRIEND UGANDA’S MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

5th September, 2009 - Posted by admin - 1 Comment

Social networking sites Facebook and Twitter will soon provide an opportunity to users, to be able to “befriend” rare Ugandan mountain gorillas and track their movements. According to Lillian Nsubuga Uganda Wildlife Authority spokeswoman, the scheme is designed to promote Uganda’s nascent tourism industry. Users will receive regular updates about their endangered primate friends, will » Read More