US based television channel CNN has ranked Uganda as one of the best destinations to visit in the year 2023.
Uganda is listed among the top 23 destinations in world for tour and travel.
“From the expansive shores of Lake Victoria to the snowy Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda is a beautiful wilderness playground, with opportunities for adventure including treks through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or up to the craters of the Virunga volcano chain or whitewater rafting along the Victoria Nile,” CNN says.
It also states that Uganda has tasty cuisines and culture that can be enjoyed by foreign tourists.
“There’s also an emphasis on connecting visitors with Ugandan communities — promising tastes of Ugandan food, music and culture. Last year saw the launch of the Uganda Cycling Trail, a 1,600-kilometer mainly unpaved 22-stage route designed to appeal to all levels of cyclist from hardcore solo bikepackers to fully-guided easy riders.”
According to the Uganda Tourism Board CEO, Lilly Ajarova,Uganda has 54% of the remaining world’s mountain gorilla population.
“With that position we pride ourselves as the key destination for mountain gorilla experience. Beyond that in terms of primates, we have more primate species than any other destination in the world. We have some of the very unique features in the world which make us the best destination for any traveler.” She said recently
Last year alone, steadily growing tourist numbers are estimated to have reached 1.5 million per year, contributing 7.7% to GDP.