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๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž. Through the EMAALI Cultural Festival, weโ€™re inviting visitors to connect with Tesoโ€™s people and discover the knowledge, memories and traditions passed across generations. Join a celebration of the voices that help tell Ugandaโ€™s cultural story. ๐Ÿ“: 24th โ€“25th October | Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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๐Ÿ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ โœจ Download this weekโ€™s little piece of Uganda and carry the Pearl of Africa wherever you go. #WallpaperWednesday | #ExploreUganda
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๐Ÿ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ โœจ Download this weekโ€™s little piece of Uganda and carry the Pearl of Africa wherever you go. #WallpaperWednesday | #ExploreUganda
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Explore Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Good morning, Uganda. Some mornings are best spent where the forest comes alive. Deep in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, every step along the trail brings the thrill of meeting one of Ugandaโ€™s most iconic primates, the golden monkeys. Their speed, curiosity and bright golden coats make every moment unforgettable, reminding us that nature always rewards those who venture into it. If youโ€™re looking for an adventure that blends breathtaking scenery, wildlife and lasting memories, this is your sign to experience it for yourself. Gather your friends, plan the trip and come discover why the Pearl of Africa never runs out of surprises. #MountainGorillaFest2026 #VirungaGorillaMarathon2026 #ExploreUganda
Every great adventure starts with one bold decision. This November, let that decision take you to Kisoro for the Virunga Gorilla Marathon. Run through spectacular scenery, meet incredible people, and experience the heart of Ugandaโ€™s gorilla country in a way youโ€™ll never forget. The finish line is just part of the journey, the memories are what youโ€™ll take home. Registration is now open! Secure your spot today, rally your friends, and get ready to be part of an unforgettable race. 21 November 2026. Turaje! ๐ŸŽฅ @davycinema #VirungaGorillaMarathon2026 #ExploreUganda #MountainGorillaFest2026
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Explore Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
From nervous steps to pure amazement! Celebrities and influencers led by Ykee Benda trekked through Bwindiโ€™s Rushaga Sector last Friday. The long forest walk tested their legs but the moment they encountered the mountain gorillas, the tiredness and fear melted away. #Explore
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This month, weโ€™re spotlighting Teso as a region to discover through its people, culture and heritage. The EMAALI Cultural Festival offers an opportunity to get to know its stories and experiences, and find inspiration for your next journey within Uganda. ๐Ÿ“: 24thโ€“25th Oct. | Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก: @nampeera_ recounts her first primate trekking experience, as we gear up for the Virunga Marathon on 21st November with a shared purpose: to conserve and protect our mountain gorillas. As we look forward to the #MountainGorillaFestival, her experience is a reminder that you can discover Ugandaโ€™s mountain gorillas any time of year. ๐Ÿ“น : @MikeSsebalu #VirungaGorillaMarathon2026 | #ExploreUganda
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From 24th-25th October, we will celebrate the connection between dress, identity and cultural pride at the Emaali Cultural Festival. Come discover Tesoโ€™s heritage and share in a celebration of Ugandaโ€™s cultural diversity. ๐Ÿ“: Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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Explore Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Some encounters stay with you long after you leave the forest. @YkeeBenda and a team of influencers headed into the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga sector, for a close-up encounter with Ugandaโ€™s mountain gorillas. Beyond the thrill of seeing them in their natural habitat, the trek offers a glimpse into the strong bonds that hold gorilla families together, from the protective silverback to the playful young ones. A perfect taste of what awaits at the Mountain Gorilla Festival this November, as Uganda brings conservation, tourism and our incredible natural heritage into the spotlight. ๐ŸŽฅ credit: @ManuelMawejje #MountainGorillaFest2026 #VirungaMarathon2026 #ExploreUganda
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๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„, ๐—จ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐˜. Meet leading Ugandan tourism operators, government officials and destination experts as we open new conversations, connections and opportunities at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. Visit the ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ง๐™š ๐™๐™œ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™11 and discover experiences worth adding to every itinerary. ๐Ÿ“: Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi | 6th-8th Oct. #HereForIt | #ExploreUganda | #MKTE2026
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๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ ๐š๐ง๐๐š ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ. Weโ€™re celebrating Tesoโ€™s food heritage at the EMAALI Cultural Festival and inviting you to explore the flavours and traditions that form part of the regionโ€™s identity. Come taste, learn and celebrate. ๐Ÿ“: 24thโ€“25th Oct. | Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ž๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก. Uganda keeps the adrenaline going with white-water rafting on the Nile, mountain trails, and wild encounters that stay with you long after the journey ends. Discover high-energy experiences for your clients at the ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ง๐™š ๐™๐™œ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™11 at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. ๐Ÿ“: Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi | 6th-8th Oct. #HereForIt | #ExploreUganda | #MKTE2026
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Discover the sounds of Teso at the EMAALI Cultural Festival and let the music introduce you to another part of Ugandaโ€™s cultural story. Make time for the food, dance and crafts, too. ๐Ÿ“: ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ | ๐Š๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€. Meet the ๐˜Ž๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜‰๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐˜›๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฐ which you will probably hear before you see it. It is not just a showstopper. Its fruit-loving diet helps Ugandaโ€™s forests thrive by dispersing seeds as it moves between trees. Swipe to discover more, then tell us: have you heard its call or where you have spotted one in Uganda? #BirdWatchWeekend | #ExploreUganda
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๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Š๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š! Discover the food, music, dance, crafts and living heritage of Teso at the EMAALI Cultural Festival. Come curious, bring your people and spend a weekend getting to know the culture through those who live it. ๐Ÿ“: 24th โ€“25th, October | Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. #ExploreUganda | #EmaaliCulturalFestival
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๐”๐ ๐š๐ง๐๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž. From the much-loved rolex to flavours shaped by communities across the country, every meal offers another way to experience the Pearl of Africa. Come discover Ugandaโ€™s rich culinary experiences at the ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ง๐™š ๐™๐™œ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™11 during this year's Magical Kenya Tourism Expo. ๐Ÿ“: Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi | 6th-8th Oct. #HereForIt | #ExploreUganda | #MKTE2026
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๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€? ๐—ช๐—ฒโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. This monthโ€™s line-up celebrates Ugandaโ€™s cultural diversity, connects tourism partners and brings music, art and travel together. Save the dates, make your plans and take time to explore beyond the event. #ExploreUganda
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