Uganda was Named Top Tourist Destination for year 2013

Unlike other countries, Uganda is one of the best travel destinations with most of the adventurous and most fascinating attractions for 2013; National Geographic listed Uganda as one of the top "new year's 20 must-see places."

"The pride of Uganda's tourism lies in the undisturbed green nature that invites you the minute you arrive in Uganda either via air, water, land or any method of transportation," published by the National Geographic.

"Getting out of the city will be a remunerating viewing with a number of bird species, various wildlife, and the mountain gorillas that have been 'a sizzling cake' to Uganda."

This comes in the wake of tourism accolades being lavished on Uganda and also challenges such as protests under the demonstrations of "walk to work" by opposition leaders.

National Geographic proposes various books and documentaries to watch about Uganda including gifted by nature and The Last King of Scotland.

Abiaz Rwamwiri, a tourism expert with Africa Wildlife Foundation said, "We have a lot of potential we are not tapping into and this is what the recommendation by the National Geographic is telling Ugandans."

He also illustrated that Uganda has got an excellent landscape, interesting wildlife, for example the Mountain gorilla safaris and simple to visit or stay due to the hospitality of the Ugandans."

He still added, "We have got a great deal more on the grounds that there is even Kidepo National Park, which is a remarkable destination, yet is still undiscovered by most of the tourists."

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The pride of Uganda's tourism lies in the undisturbed green nature that invites you the minute you arrive in Uganda whether via air, water, land or any method of transportation.

A great deal is known to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park, according to Rwamwiri, however Kidepo is interesting and genuinely wild yet very few visitor visit northern Uganda. He said this was running to be enhanced with the usage other programme supported by USAID and Africa Wildlife Foundation.

Rwamwiri said the international community is continuously pointing out a tremendous opportunity that remains untapped, which we should harness.

"We have to do a lot and streamline the standards, hotels, guides," said Rwamwiri. "Who is a tour guide? Some of these cheat people and others offer services that are below standard."

In a different interview, Lillian Nsubuga, the Public Relations Manager of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said Uganda's tourism industry is gaining visibility, but intensive marketing is needed.

"As UWA there has been a big campaign to participate in the international world travel market. So, many people know about Uganda, but we need more aggressiveness," said Nsubuga adding that marketing efforts undertaken by private sector should be harmonised with Government initiatives.

Herbert Byaruhanga, the head of Uganda Safari Guides Association said that Uganda is turning into a preferred destination globally and this means more employment and income is going to come from the tourism destination.

Article written by Yahaya Kimbowa tour consultant at Africa Adventure Safaris with great enthusiasm with Uganda tourism - www.tours-gorilla.com.