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Uganda Striving to be Africa’s Ultimate Tourist Destination

Uganda Striving to be Africa’s Ultimate Tourist Destination

From New Vision

The launch of Uganda as a prime tourist destination kicked off on Monday in high gear with hundreds flocking Boma grounds in Fort Portal; ahead of the World Tourism day on Friday.

The world tourism day is an annual exploratory and fun packed event held worldwide under different themes to promote domestic tourism and encourage all Nationals to visit the numerous attractions within their vicinity and beyond.

Speaking to New vision, Maria Mutagamba the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities highlighted the need for Ugandans to tour local tourism destinations in their country.

“For Uganda to woo International tourists to come and tour their country. It must to begin by first converting its citizens into sector.”

To match this year’s theme for the celebrations “Tourism and water, protecting our common future” the prime focus will be on Mountain Rwenzori region for it’s the biggest source of fresh water and livelihood for this pearl of Africa.

Read more at newvision.co.ug