Uganda

Uganda is a country in East Africa that is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. According to, tourism is a major driver of employment, investment, and foreign exchange in Uganda, contributing USh 4.9 trillion (US$1.88 billion or €1.4 billion as of August 2013) to Uganda’s GDP in the financial year 2012–2013. The country’s tourist attractions include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests.

Uganda’s tourist industry has its roots in the early 20th century when future prime minister Winston Churchill visited the nation in 1907 and dubbed it as the “Pearl of Africa” for its colorful nature. However, the tourist industry ended in the early 1970s because of political instability. By the late 1980s, Uganda’s politi

cal climate had stabilized and conditions were suitable for reinvestment in Uganda’s tourist industry.

The keystone of the new industry became Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With more than 3

00 mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas.

In October 2014, the Ugandan government’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities released the 2014–2024 Tourism Development Master Plan with support from the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the United Nations Development Programme. Among other strategies, the Plan divides the country up into several geographical “Tourism Development Areas”.

If you are interested in visiting Uganda, you can find more information on the official website of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.