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 Stories
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…
Snake Awareness Camp 2026 Successfully Concluded at Kavumba Recreation Centre
Written and submitted by Zziwa Shafik On 16th May 2026, Birders Lens successfully conducted the highly impactful Snake Awareness Camp: Kavumba Recreation Centre Special at Kavumba Recreation Centre. The conservation-focused event brought together participants from different backgrounds to learn about…
World Migratory Bird Day Uganda 2026
Birders Lens proudly joined the Avian Conservation Uganda Society and over 30 participants in celebrating Global Big Birding Day and World Migratory Bird Day 2026 at Lutembe Bay Ramsar Site. The event began with introductions and an educational briefing led…
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 Railway Museum: Where Uganda’s Journey Comes to Life
The Uganda Railway Museum is steadily positioning itself as one of Uganda’s most compelling cultural tourism assets. Set within the historic Jinja Railway Station, the museum is not just a collection of old trains, it is a living archive of…