UGANDA NAMED BEST VALUE DESTINATION 2016
Uganda Named Best Value Destination 2016 for; mountain gorilla tracking, Chimpanzee adventures, tree climbing lions & bird watching. Uganda has been named Best Value Destinations for 2016 by Lonely Planet. Uganda along with Kenya and Rwanda have been chosen for travelers who want to experience some of the world’s great wonders, from gorilla encounters to Rift Valley scenery, to squeaky-sanded beaches.
The region – East Africa comes in at No#. 3 on the Lonely Planet list for 2016 Best Value Destinations. This endorsement is also confirmation of the initiative by the East African countries to market the region as a single destination. Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda also have a single visa system that allows travelers to access all the three (03) countries – Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya with the visa received at the port of entry. This allows tourists to travel without any hindrances and to enjoy what each country has to offer. Take advantage of the regional East African Tourist Visa that allows you access to these three countries – its just US$100 valid for 90 Days.
From November 2-5, Uganda and her East African neighbours exhibiting at the WTM London Expo at the Excel Convention Centre in London. The countries held a number of joint events to market the region.
The accolade is the latest of many that Uganda is getting. During the fifth edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) that ran from 15-17 October 2015, Uganda won best exhibitor at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Mombasa City. Uganda’s profile as the preferred destination is growing. With 11% of the world’s bird species (more than what North America has), Uganda is a birders paradise. In November, birders will be in Uganda for the big birding day.
Talking of the world, in December some of the top stars in football history also descended on Uganda. Already Patrick Kluivert the Dutch and Barcelona star have visited. Early December, the Barcelona Legends were in Kampala for a friendly football match with the Ugandan local team. While here, they had an opportunity to treat their “taste buds” to the wonders of Uganda- the mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile, and the cultural diversity.
USEFUL LINKS FOR FURTHER READING
- Learn more about a Uganda Safari.
- Read more about the Gorilla Habituation Experience ONLY done in Uganda.
- Read more on Gorilla tracking Uganda
- Read more about 2016 -2017 Uganda Low Season Discounted Gorilla Tracking Permits – US$450
