Peter Mwanja
Peter is an accomplished entrepreneur, Incentive travel specialist and the visionary founder of Umoja Motherland Tours (DMC) and Lasta Events (PCO), one of Uganda’s leading MICE outfits. With unwavering commitment to transforming the MICE and Safari in Uganda, Peter has propelled Incentive travel to the forefront of Uganda as a destination.
As the CEO of Lasta Events, Peter draws upon hi s extensive background in Incentive travel to the stage, captivating audiences with his visionary insights into the future of events and the pivotal role that MICE plays in shaping memorable and impactful experiences. His thought process explores a convergence of experience driven decision making and the art of crafting seamless attendee journeys, inspiring professionals across the world to re imagine the possibilities of collaborations and partnerships while planning events and executing.
With a proven track record in executing Conferences and incentive travel, a passion for enhancing live experiences, and a gift of articulating complex ideas in an accessible manner, Peter continues to be an influential voice in the MICE landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the way we create and participate in events.
Peter is a Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) and sits on several boards including
- SITE – Society for Incentive Travel Excellence representing East and Central Africa, and also as Chairperson for Young leaders
- Board member at UACII – Uganda Association of Conference and Incentive Industry
- Board member at the UTA – Uganda Tourism Association as Secretary General
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda
Water safaris, Gorilla treks, Chimpanzee, Big 5 tours, Mountain climbing, Golfing tours, Cycling, Nature, Gastronomy, History tours"
How did you get involved in travel?
"From my formative years at college, i was introduced to travel by my mother. She was into travel already and made me tag along whenever leisure trips were organized. Once she asked me to plan a holiday for the family over Christmas. This is what opened my travel career as it involved making contact with various service providers and negotiations. This was unique and interesting."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My unique experience was in the Murchison falls National park in Uganda, while i worked at the Paraa safari lodge across the river.
I had driven 6 hours from the capital in Kampala and had car breakdown. basically, the engine was overheating, but i also had beef products that were needed at the lodge. I had no way of not reaching the lodge otherwise the products would go bad. But the gates to the part closed at 6pm as a rule and i had to make it.
Long story short, i got to the riverbank and the public transport ferry had left. Now i had to take a private boat. Coxswain was contacted and he came out od his sleep...time check 9pm. He loaded my meats and started the engine. He forgot the engine was out of fuel. And now we were crossing a hippo infested area and we had no lights.
Imagine the horror.
But the guys on the other side quickly noticed and turned on their engines, raved and kept moving to the side where the boat was gliding to. This is where we were saved as the hippos do not love the lights. And the boat docked on the other side safely having been assisted by the currents.
This is my experience that will never leave my mind.
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Peter's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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