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DESTINATION UGANDA
THE PEARL OF AFRICA
I say: ‘concentrate on Uganda’. for magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for
profusion of brilliant life - bird, insect, reptile, beast - for vast scale….. Uganda is truly
the “Pearl of Africa.” Sir Winston Churchill
DESTINATION UGANDA
Presented by:
Edwin Muzahura, Head, Marketing & Promotion,
UGANDA TOURISM BOARD
About Uganda
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Size - about 236,040 sq. km
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Location - Uganda is a land locked
country located in East Africa.
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Uganda is also known as the “Pearl
of Africa” because of its diverse
natural endowments and beauty.
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Uganda has a rich cultural diversity
and boasts of over 56 tribes and
languages.
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Population – Approximately 35
million people
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Climate - Tropical; wet in the center,
cool in the mountains, two dry
seasons (December to February,
June to August); semi arid in North
East.
Destination Uganda
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Uganda is also known as the “Pearl of Africa” because of its diverse
natural endowments and beauty.
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Tourism in Uganda – Wildlife, nature, culture, heritage and rich history.
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Tourism sector one of the fastest growing industries. Annual growth rate
of 21%.
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USA and Canada market one of the top international tourism source
markets. Been growing in the last 5 years.
Stunning attractions
Stunning attractions cont.
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Pristine marine attractions
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Four of East Africa’s great lakes: Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga, Lake Albert and Lake
Edward .
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Lake Victoria is the world’s second largest fresh-water lake at 68,000 sq. km
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Ssese Islands, a paradise with variety of white sandy beaches, birds and tropical
vegetation
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Lake Bunyonyi, second deepest lake in Africa 900m.
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Home to the source of the world’s longest river, the Nile measuring 6695
kilometers (4184 miles).
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Some of the best waterfalls in the world found across the country like Murchison,
Karuma, Sipi, Kalagala, Sezibwa, Itanda….
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12 wetlands of International Importance designated under the Ramsar
Convention (RAMSAR sites)
Adventure Country
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Bungee jumping
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White water rafting
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Sport fishing
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Canoeing
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Water sport in the
lakes
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Excellent Beaches
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Wind surfing
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Alpine adventure
Adventure Destination
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Scenic landscape and mountains
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Southwest Uganda. Kigezi referred to as
‘Switzerland of Africa’ because of its scenic
landscape & weather
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Mt. Rwenzori(5,109 m) is permanently snow capped,
a rare condition in equatorial Africa.
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Mt Rwenzori was voted among top hiking places in
the world.
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Virunga volcanoes in south-western Uganda were
voted ‘A must see place for 2012’ in one’s life time.
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Eastern Uganda Mt. Elgon (Africa's 17th highest
mountain), Mt. Mgahinga & Mt. Muhabura (SW), Mt.
Moroto (NE), etc.
World’s Premier Primate country
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Uganda has the largest mountain gorilla population
in the world 54% (over 400 of them). Less than 700
gorillas survive in the world today.
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There are over 5,000 chimpanzees found in
Uganda(Kibale forest alone holds a population of
more than 1,000 chimpanzees).
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Home to world’s largest number of monkeys,
baboons, apes, rare colobus, nocturnal Bush babies
and Pottos found in pristine eco-environment,
Top Birding Destination
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Has more than 1,000 bird species. Home to over 50%
of the entire bird population in Africa and 10% of the
world.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park has over 605 species,
the largest of any protected area in Africa.
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was voted
Africa’s number one birding site(2012) by the African
Bird club.
Cultural diversity and heritage
Uganda is endowed with 56 tribes and languages each
with a distinct
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Cultural heritage | History | Language | Food
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Dance | Dressing | Beliefs | Customs | Folklore
Faith based, pilgrim attraction
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All faiths represented in Uganda.
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Bahai temple, and the only one of its kind in Africa).
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The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo. Faithfuls were killed by
the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga in 1886.
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Gaddafi Mosque in Kampala, second largest mosque in Africa.
The Big Five
Top Natural Wildlife Destination
Top Natural Wildlife Destination cont.
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A total of 10 national parks
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Big five (Lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros)
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The best place to see tree climbing lions in Africa is in
Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National park
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Other game include:- antelopes, cheetah, giraffes,
warthogs, crocodiles, hyenas, hippopotamus etc.
Top Natural Wildlife Destination: 10 National Parks
Murchison Falls NP:
• 76 species of mammals
• 451 species of birds
• Murchison falls
• Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles etc.
Queen Elizabeth NP:
• Ideal habitat for classic big game
• Ten primate species including chimpanzees
• Over 600 species of birds
Kidepo Valley NP:
• A profusion of big game
• over 77 mammal species
• 475 bird species
• Listed as Number 3 in ‘Africa’s 10 Best National Parks 2013’ by CNN
Travel
Top Natural Wildlife Destination: 10 National Parks
Mt. Elgon N.P:
• Over 300 species of birds
• Small antelopes, forest monkeys, elephants and buffalos
• Mt. Elgon (Africa's 17th highest mountain)
Rwenzori N.P:
• Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 because of its
natural beauty
• 70 mammals
• 217 bird species
• Snow capped Mt. Rwenzori
Kibale N.P:
• 70 mammal species
• 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee
• 375 species of birds
Top Natural Wildlife Destination: 10 National Parks
Bwindi Impenetrable N.P:
• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994
• 400 species of plants
• An estimated 356 mountain gorillas
• 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons
and chimpanzees
• 350 species of birds
Lake Mburo N.P:
• 350 bird species
• zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, leopard, hippo, hyena etc.
Semliki N.P:
• Incredible hot springs
• Home numerous Central African wildlife species
Mgahinga Gorilla N.P:
• Mountain gorillas
Hospitality and Cordiality
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Uganda boasts of great accommodation facilities in
Africa, luxury, eco-friendly, lavish, lodges in the
national parks ranging between budget and to
upmarket facilities.
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People are hospitable and well trained staff provide
an unforgettable experience in Uganda
UPCOMING EVENTS
Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards 2016
Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2016
• African Birding Expo 2016
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THANK YOU
EDWIN MUZAHURA
HEAD MARKETING & PROMOTION
UGANDA TOURISM BOARD
Plot 42 Windsor Crescent, Kololo
P.O. Box 7211 Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 (0) 414 342 196/7
Mob: +256 (0) 752 720 283
E: [email protected]
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