Merit Safaris

Uganda Tourism Board

28 November 2016
INCIDENTS OF FIGHTS BETWEEN ROYAL GUARDS AND UGANDA POLICE IN KASESE, WESTERN UGANDA

KASESE: On Saturday 26 November 2016, the Uganda Police Force reported fights between guards from a western Uganda royal community and the Uganda Police in Kasese 345km (over 5hrs), west of the city of Kampala.

Today, Monday 28 November, the security agencies have the situation under control and calm is returning to the area. The rest of the country is very peaceful and is a safe place and destination to travel to.

The cause of these clashes is currently being investigated by the Police and other security teams.

We have confirmed that the Uganda Police Force and other security agencies are in Kasese to ensure the peace and safety of people and property. The safety and well-being of our guests, travelers, tourism businesses and their property is our first priority and we shall keep you updated on the situation in the area. Travellers can still enjoy their stay in Uganda’s national parks, cities and islands.

As more information is available we will be providing updates through our website www.visituganda.com; our facebook account: facebook.com/tourismuganda; Twitter: .

Note for Media: Media briefs will be regularly updated as more information comes in.

Contact:
Vincent Mugaba
Public Relations Officer
Uganda Tourism Board
+256772403330
[email protected]

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MASAI MARA MIGRATION PACKAGE
2 Nights/ 3 Days' Road Package
The Wildebeest Migration, is one of the "Seven New Wonders of the World" and also known as The World Cup of Wildlife. If there is a safari you should go on, this has it be it. The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti National Park together form what no other reserve in Africa can!

UGX 650, 000 PPS
Minimum: 8 Pax

UGX 1, 200,000 PPS
Private Transport | Minimun: 2 Pax

Package Includes:
• 2 Nights/ 3 Days' Road Package
• Accommodation on full board – Ol Moran Tented Camp
• Transport from Nairobi - Mara - Nairobi
• Daily Game Drives
• Driver / Guide
Excludes:
• Park Fees for the period
• Any Other Items not mentioned above

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Uganda is not under any Attack Whatsoever



A few days ago, the safe and secured Embassies of the United States of America and the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Uganda issued travel advisories discouraging travel to Uganda on the grounds that Uganda is under some security threat.

After consultations with our competent security institutions, we wish to categorically refute this negative travel advisory. Uganda continues to enjoy peace and tranquility from border to border. Kampala, the capital, is one of the safest cities in the whole wide world. Tourists visiting Uganda are safe, secure and enjoying their welcome stay in the Pearl of Africa, a destination voted the best country to visit in the world in 2012. Our Police which includes the Tourism Police is available to protect tourists and our globally cherished tourism spots. Our national game parks, game reserves, heritage and historical sites and all other attractions are safe to visit. Uganda continues to be the premier pristine tourist destination in Africa.

Uganda Tourism Board therefore advises negative foreign travel and security advisors to desist from wrongly portraying Uganda as under any security and health threats.

For more information please contact

Uganda Tourism Board

Plot 42, Windsor Crescent, Kololo

Tel: +256 414 342 196/7 or Fax: +256 414 342 188

E: [email protected]