There is relief among travellers and tourism operators following the clearance of a landslide debris that had blocked a key access road to Uganda’s mountain gorilla tracking areas.The affected section at Hakikona, between Rushaga and Rubuguri, had been rendered impassable after earth slid onto the road, disrupting movement to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - home to the country’s prized mountain gorillas.BINP holds nearly 459 mountain gorillas, roughly half of the world's population.
The blockage raised concern among tour operators and visitors, particularly at a time when Uganda is strengthening its position as a premier destination for high-value tourism.At the height of the disruption, tourists heading to Rushaga were advised to use the Muko–Rushaga route via Nyanamo, while those travelling to Nkuringo were redirected through the Kisoro–Rubuguri road via Lake Mutanda.The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Ministry of Works and Transport responded swiftly, deploying teams to clear the debris and....
