King Oyo Tribute: His Legacy in Tooro Tourism, Culture & Conservation
Remembering King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV and his legacy in Tooro tourism, cultural heritage, environmental conservation and Uganda's tourism industry.
Category Events
Beyond Fear: World Snake Day 2026 at Uganda Reptile Village
Discover how Birders Lens Africa and Uganda Reptile Village celebrated World Snake Day 2026 through snake education, tree planting, and hands-on conservation.
Uganda Martyrs Day: A Journey of Faith, Heritage, and the Spirit of Uganda
Celebrate Uganda Martyrs Day with Birders Lens as we reflect on Uganda’s spiritual heritage, faith, sacrifice, culture, and the enduring story of the Uganda Martyrs at Namugongo.
POATE 2026 Showcases Uganda’s Tourism Potential Through Networking, Investment and Collaboration
The 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 successfully brought together the global tourism community at Speke Resort Munyonyo from May 21st to 23rd, positioning Uganda as one of Africa’s fastest-growing tourism and investment destinations. Organised…
International Museums Day 2026 launched: A Unified Approach to Heritage, Tourism, and Conservation
Uganda has officially launched the International Museums Day 2026 at the Uganda Media Centre, under the theme “Museums Uniting the World.” The national celebrations will take place on May 18, 2026, in Jinja. This launch signals a clear direction: heritage…
Uganda Cultural Tourism: Birders Lens at the Culture and Heritage Awareness Symposium 2026
On 16th April 2026, Birders Lens was proudly represented at the Culture and Heritage Awareness Symposium held at Makerere University. The engagement marked a strategic step in reinforcing our commitment to positioning cultural tourism in Uganda as a key pillar…
Musambwa Island Reptile Exploration – Trip Report (14 March 2026)
On 14 March 2026, an adventurous group of conservation enthusiasts set out for an unforgettable expedition to Musambwa Island, one of the most unique wildlife sanctuaries on Lake Victoria. The exploration was led by renowned snake conservationist James Ntulume, founder…
Celebrating Culture and Partnership at the Maize Roast Gathering
Over the weekend, a team from Birders Lens had the privilege of participating in a memorable maize roast activity hosted at the beautiful campfire shelter of New Casa Gorilla Lodge and Campsite. The evening brought together travelers, tour operators, guides,…