Uganda to be launched as prime tourist destination

Sep 24, 2013

The launch of Uganda as a prime tourist destination kicked off on Monday in high gear with hundreds flocking Boma grounds in Fort Portal.

By SOLOMON OLENY

The launch of Uganda as a prime tourist destination kicked off on Monday in high gear with hundreds flocking Boma grounds in Fort Portal; ahead of the World Tourism day on Friday.


The world tourism day is an annual exploratory and fun packed event held worldwide under different themes to promote domestic tourism and encourage all Nationals to visit the numerous attractions within their vicinity and beyond.

Speaking to New vision, Maria Mutagamba the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities highlighted the need for Ugandans to tour local tourism destinations in their country.

"For Uganda to woo International tourists to come and tour their country. It must to begin by first converting its citizens into sector."

To match this year's theme for the celebrations "Tourism and water, protecting our common future" the prime focus will be on Mountain Rwenzori region for it's the biggest source of fresh water and livelihood for this pearl of Africa.

Isaiah Rwanyekiro the coordinator of the event has confirmed that, Uganda Wildlife Authority has waved off all fees on access fees to National Parks and tourism sites.  

A five-day exhibition showcasing the various tourist attractions of Uganda, the ways of life of the people of Uganda, culture, history and tourism facilities and services is on at the Boma grounds.

The Tooro region is also expected to be dedicated as Uganda's tourism city in a ceremony on Wednesday that will be marked by a tree planting exercise led by King Oyo Kabamba Iguru who happens to be the chief Host of the event.  

Other planned activities include Hiking up Mt.Rwenzori, Nature walks and community tour and swimming in the five crater lakes among other.

 

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