Uganda Wildlife Authority


	Mission statement \| UWA strategic programmes Tourism attractions \| Contact details \| International Conventions & Standards The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) was established in August 1996 by the Uganda Wildlife Statute, which merged the Uganda National Parks and the Game Department. It is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by minister responsible for wildlife. UWA is in charge of management of 10 National Parks, 12 Wildlife Reserves, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries and provides guidance for 5 Community Wildlife Areas. MISSION STATEMENT UWA's mission is to conserve and sustainably manage the wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda in partnership with neighbouring communities and stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community. Back to top Commitment to Implementing International Conventions and Standards UWA is mandated to manage wildlife and wildlife protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighbouring communities and other stakeholders. We are committed to adhere to the international conventions and protocols for which Uganda is a party. These include but are not limited to; the Convention for Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention for International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and many others that have been ratified. Since UWA also manages some of the forested protected areas, UWA adheres to the forest management practices consistent with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Principles and Criteria in managing these forests to ensure that benefits accruing from the conservation of these areas are generously shared with neighbouring local communities". Back to top UWA STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES Protected Area Management Responsibility for this programme rests with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Research. general management planning, annual operational planning, collaborative management and infrastructure development. Community Conservation and Benefits Our community conservation programmes comprise revenue sharing projects, resource utilisation, community tourism, conservation education and creating institutional linkages. Wildlife Management Outside Protected Areas Wildlife extends beyond Protected Area boundaries onto both community and private land. This programme creates awareness amongst local communities and engages community partners in understanding the value of wildlife outside Protected Areas. Back to top Tourism Attractions The variety of animal and plant species in the Country is immense, their populations prolific and the attraction to see them compelling. The most spectacular feature within this rich biodiversity is the mountain gorilla found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the southwest. We have chimpanzee and many monkey species. Kibale National Park alone has twelve different species of primates, possibly more than found anywhere else in Africa. We offer our visitors over 1,000 species of birds, lush vegetation, dense tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls, towering glacier-covered mountains, arid savannah and captivating scenery. Uganda is a wonderland of the senses from the mighty Nile exploding through the rocky gorge of Murchison Falls to the graceful elegance of Sipi Falls on Mount Elgon in the east, to the 5000 metre high snow-capped Rwenzoris in the west, to the Virunga volcanoes home of the mountain gorillas in the south or the remote splendour of Kidepo in the north. Visitors can enjoy traditional game viewing safaris, tracking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, mountaineering, bird watching, sport fishing and simply viewing the rich scenic beauty of Uganda. Accommodations are ample including privately run lodges, tented camps and campsites in addition to those owned and operated by the Authority. UWA invites visitors to the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves to enjoy a truly African Experience not to be found anywhere else - an "African Pearl" experience. Back to top CONTACT DETAILS: Uganda Wildlife Authority Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya PO Box 3530 Kampala, UGANDA Telephone : +256-414-355000, or +256-312-355000 Fax : +256-41-346291 Email : uwa@uwa.or.ug Back to top Home \| What's New \| About UWA \| Gorilla Permit Booking Mountain Climbing \| Fishing \| Bird Watching \| Game Viewing Hiking \| Forest Walks \| Chimpanzee Tracking Boat/Launch Trips \| Research and Monitoring Information System \| Accomodation Current Tariffs \| National Parks and Wildlife Reserves