Uganda Tourism News: Uganda Recruits Marketing and PR Firm to boost Tourism to the rest of the world. This was announced by the Uganda Tourism Board – UTB
For the very first time, Uganda is going to have marketing plus public relations representatives in the 3 key source markets in UK, North America and Ireland. This great news was announced by the Uganda Tourism Board’s (UTB) C.E.O Mr. Stephen Asiimwe as he was addressing a team of tour operators who had participated in the ITB expo. The companies that are going to represent this country include: Kamageo for Ireland plus the UK; PHG Consulting to head to North America market, as well as KPRN for the rest of German speaking Europe.
This is actually the very first time that destination Uganda is using source market-based agencies to market Uganda to the rest of the world. These agencies are required to raise the tourism profile of Uganda as a favorite destination, boost incoming numbers of visitors into Uganda, as well as boost investment opportunities within Uganda’s tourism sector. This great program is financed by the Competiveness & Enterprises Development Project (CEDP) under World.
While in Uganda, you could also visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda home of the endangered mountain gorilla, spend a night on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa, visit Queen Elizabeth National Park where over 640 bird species have been recorded. Further north, you can go to the Murchison Falls National Park where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge, only 7 meters (23ft) wide, before plunging 43 meters (141ft) below. If you are into fishing, the River Nile is a great area for sport fishing. Still north you can enjoy the hidden gem of Kidepo Valley National Park.
Out in wild on a Uganda Safari holiday you will be able to see the gifts of the Mother Nature and also in the urban center enjoy the vibrant Kampala Night-Life. When head to western Uganda, the eastern adventure capital of Uganda as you visit the true source of River Nile which is the longest river in the world. It is there that this long river begins its long journey into the Mediterranean Sea. Actually something worth mentioning is that the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, who was a great leader in India, were poured here at the source of River Nile found in Jinja and there they also started their journey down the river.
Close to the Entebbe International airport, the wonderful Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) which will offer you an opportunity to see a number of many wild animals and birds which will give you an insight of Uganda’s rich wildlife diversity. Alternatively you may take a trip to Ngamba Island which is a chimpanzee sanctuary. There you will have an opportunity to see the chimps enjoy their day’s meal. You may even do some fishing. Afterwards you will ride back to the mainland to catch your departure flight.
Regardless of which part of the country you visit on your Safari in Uganda, be sure that you will enjoy yourself and above all be stunned by the hospitable local people who speak over 50 different languages and practice different cultures. You will have an opportunity to taste their traditional dishes, experience their unique interesting lifestyles as well as learn about their cultures. Irrespective of their different cultures, what links Ugandans are the warm smiles, hospitable nature and willingness to always help and welcome people. Uganda – the Pearl of Africa is country that brings people together no wonder Mahatma Ghandi’s also wished that his ashes be sprinkled here at the source of River Nile and flow to other parts of the world.
