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The minister @MTWAUganda emphasizes the need to preserve medicinal and aromatic because it means preserving our cultures and supporting our own communities. @ugwildlife @UWEC_EntebbeZoo @TourismBoardUg #WWD2026

As we celebrate #WWD2026, 3rd March, let us remind ourselves about the challenges of conservation and help @GovUganda to mitigate them. Conservation starts with us, our behavior, our attitudes and our efforts to preserve not only animals but plants too. @MTWAUganda @ugwildlife

The kit prices vary but whichever works for you best works for the cause too. We're running 🎽 to educate children of our fallen rangers @ugwildlife . These rangers are killed by poachers, traps set up by poachers and or animals themselves. @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg

Race Day is tomorrow, join us this Sunday, 1st March 2026 at Kitante Primary School Grounds for @ugwildlife Marathon #UWHM2026 We’re running to educate the children of our fallen rangers and to keep conservation alive for generations to come. @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg @UN

Uganda is one of the world's most biodiverse countries — home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, 11% of all recorded bird species, and 8% of global mammal diversity. @MTWAUganda #OpenGovUg

Meanwhile the Ranch edition is going to be something!! Jazz with Jajja on 01/03/26 will go live at 2pm. Be sure not to miss our behind the scenes💃🏾#jazzwithjajja

In 2024, Uganda welcomed 1.37m international visitors (a 7.7% up from 2023's 1.27m). International tourism receipts reaching a record US$1.28bn (up 25.9% from US$1.025bn in 2023), contributing 16% of total exports. Tourism contribution to GDP was UGX 6.06tn, with 803,000 jobs.

#ExploreUganda 🇺🇬. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's crown jewel. Abundant wildlife, stunning landscapes & rich culture. Home to 95+ mammals & 600+ birds. CC @ExploreUganda @MAGEZIKIRIINJJU @DestinationUG1

Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular and biodiverse safari destination in Uganda. The park offers breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife & rich cultural heritage. #ExploreUganda @ExploreUganda @ugwildlife @MTWAUganda

Explore the beautiful Semuliki Valley National Park, heaven to more than 440 bird species, including the Albertine rift endemics. The most iconic attraction in the park are the Sempaya Hot Springs reaching temperatures up 103 degrees Celsius. @ugwildlife #ExploreUganda

Minister @MTWAUganda Hon @mugarra launches activities to commemorate @UN World Wildlife Day. Themed: "𝘼𝒓𝙤𝒎𝙖𝒕𝙞𝒄 𝑷𝙡𝒂𝙣𝒕𝙨: 𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙨𝒆𝙧𝒗𝙖𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣 𝙃𝒆𝙖𝒍𝙩𝒉, 𝙃𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙩𝒂𝙜𝒆 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒍𝙞𝒗𝙚𝒍𝙞𝒉𝙤𝒐𝙙", the day falls on 3rd March every year. #WWD2026 @ugwildlife

Winning "Best in Show – Africa" at the 2026 Travel & Adventure Show underscores Uganda’s growing reputation as a world-class experiential tourism destination. @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg @ugwildlife @UWEC_EntebbeZoo @ExploreUganda utb.go.ug/destination-ug…

"Uganda Takes Back Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve" @ugwildlife has successfully moved 4 southern white rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in the opening phase of a national programme that will see 20 rhinos relocated to Ajai. ugandawildlife.org/news/uganda-ta…

Take note that @ugwildlife has adjusted the job advert for ranger positions, read the details here so that you don't miss out. @MTWAUganda @GovUganda

India ranks highest in tourist arrivals in Uganda outside of @jumuiya. Ambassador Prof Joyce Kikafunda is implementing deliberate activities to increase the number of Indian travelers from 42,000 today to 100,000 in next 2 years. @UgandaMFA @MTWAUganda ceo.co.ug/uganda-pitches…

To over 1,000 bird species, every trail is a discovery in Uganda. Come for the birds, stay for the beauty. #VisitUganda #ExploreUganda #OpenGovUg

“We are re-growing in an election year, which isn’t easy. This performance shows our prudent macroeconomic management and sustained reforms are paying off.” Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, @rggoobi @mofpedU independent.co.ug/uganda-ranks-3…

President @KagutaMuseveni "This is why tourists from across the globe come to see our amazing features & leave us with huge sums of money. All this has been possible because we have beefed up security in all our national parks, on top of safeguarding our borderlines."

For the injured, you’re in our thoughts and prayers, we wish you peace, comfort and strength as you heal. For those that lost your loved ones, there are no words that can truly ease your sorrow but may God’s peace, which surpasses understanding, guard your heart and mind. RIP

The weekly 4-times direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick by @UG_Airlines reduce travel times, make Uganda more accessible to tourists from Europe, and expand regional networks that link East and Central African cities. @MTWAUganda @MoWT_Uganda @ExploreUganda