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Who We Are

The Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA) was formed in 2000 by tour guides and specialists of tourism sub-activities such as birding, butterflies, reptiles, and cultural tourism, to provide a platform to increase their visibility and recognition as key actors in the tourism industry. USAGA was formally registered as a company limited by guarantee on 14th May 2004, and has since grown in membership and is recognized as the umbrella association of all tour guides and associated clubs in Uganda.

USAGA’s organizational structure is governed by the General Assembly whose authority is delegated to the Executive Committee and operationalized through a secretariat based in Kampala. USAGA membership includes ordinary, corporate and associate members, and with 600 individuals currently registered as ordinary members.

USAGA through its secretariat offers a range of services to its members including; Training for tour guides, Classification and grading system for Guides, Networking, exposure and learning activities, Dissemination of information and knowledge on developments in the tourism industry, Lobby and advocacy to improve the image of guiding services, and Job recommendations to members, among other services. Over the past 10 years, USAGA has actively lobbied Government for policy recognition and the results are evident in the inclusion of guides’ fraternity in the Tourism Master Plan.

USAGA works closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Tourism Board, and has also gained industry recognition as demonstrated with the Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA) members offering special rates to tour guides visiting their hotels. USAGA holds membership to the Uganda Tourism Association and the Federation of East Africa Tour Guides Association.

OUR VISION

To be the leading professional safari guides in Africa

OUR MISSION

To empower members with skills and knowledge through trainings to become professional safari guides to contribute to sustainable tourism development and advocate for a better working environment with the stakeholders especially UTA members and other government agencies

CORE VALUES
  1. We will be known for our integrity by acting consistently with our mission and being honest in what we do.
  2. We are committed to delivering professional quality services in an ethical manner.
  3. We will work with others to promote community conservation and sustainable tourism
ACTIVITIES
  • Training of tourist guides
  • Workshops and Meetings
  • Nature Walks
  • Conducting exams for the different categories of the tourist guides in Uganda

USAGA OBJECTIVES

In line with the objects of the association as laid down in its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and taking into account priority areas identified as strategic objectives mentioned above, the following objectives will be pursued during the period of this plan.

  1. To build and strengthen the capacity of USAGA members to provide safari guiding services in Uganda: An effective promotion of tourism in Uganda can be achieved if USAGA members are knowledgeable about the requirements of tourists and tourist attractions in the different parts of the country. To enhance this capacity, skills will be built through training of USAGA members in the different aspects of safari guiding including client/customer care, safari driving, and costing of safaris.
  2. To establish networks with other professional safari guiding associations with similar objectives to promote tourism in Uganda through sharing of information, raising mass support, sensitisation and advocacy: USAGA will initiate and participate in local and international events aimed at the promotion of tourism in Uganda. At the local level, USAGA will participate alongside other stakeholders in locally organized activities aimed at creating awareness of tourism in the country. At the international level, this will include, among others, representation by USAGA. Exchange/study visits to other professional associations within the East African and African region will also be undertaken to share lessons learned and best practices in safari guiding. In the same vein, USAGA will host other professional guides in Uganda.
  3. To create public awareness about the importance of nature conservation such as birdlife, butterflies and other animals and thereby bolstering community/public confidence in USAGA’s efforts to protect the environment and contribute to the growth of tourism in Uganda. (Public Relations for USAGA): Through the use of publications and the media (TV, radio and print), USAGA will endeavour to inform the public about its activities. This is in the hope that a nature conservation culture will be fostered in Uganda and the public mobilised to jealously protect nature (flora & fauna) in their respective communities.
  4. Institutional Development in order to strengthen the capacity of USAGA to promote tourism in Uganda: Since its establishment, USAGA has continued to rely on minimal member contributions towards operational expenses, while some partners have supported its work by facilitating specific activities such as workshops. USAGA currently relies on its executive committee members, who sit within its coordinating office within Nature Uganda’s Office premises. It is important therefore that as USAGA scales-up its interventions in professionalizing safari guiding, institutes adequate and motivated staff with requisite skills to match the tasks outlined in this plan. In addition, equipment, furniture, and operational funds require to be obtained for the smooth execution of activities outlined in this plan.

Leadership


Chairman

Jonnie Kyamugisha


Vice Chairman

Lilian Kamusiime


Treasurer

Kintu Timothy


General Secretary

Brian Tuhaise


Vice General Secretary

Herbert Byaruhanga


Member

Micheal Ohguchi


Member

Sam Bamwesigye


Member

Hamid Juuko


Member

Peter Magogo


Member

Kenneth Muyingi


Member

Adrine Nankunda


Member

Wataka Frank


Bird Guides Club

Davis Rukundo


Women Birders Club

Judith Mirembe


Reptile Guides Club

Oliva Akello


secretariat


CEO

Bonny Ongom


Head of IT

Simon Ntege


Head of Accounts

Koiri Abdul


General Secretary

Brian Tuhaise


“It was the best decision I’ve ever made”

HERBERT BYARUHANGA

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Wildlife guiding, Animal behavior, Tourist driving , Cultural Heritage guiding, Adventure modular guiding, Customer care
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WHO WE WORK WITH

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
Uganda Tourism Association
Uganda Community Tourism Associations
Association of Uganda Tour Operators
United Nations Development Programe
GIZ Uganda
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Uganda Tourism Board

CONTACT INFORMATION

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P.O. Box 33164 Capital Shoppers, Nakawa, Kampala Uganda,  2nd Floor, Suite 17
  • +256 (0) 760 728 856 - Office line
  • +256 (0) 772 468 521 - Chairman
  • +256 (0) 701 919 838 - General Secretary
  • +256 (0) 781 213 236 - CEO
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