Tourism in Uganda

There are the tourism companies which employ people directly as drivers, guides, secretaries, accountants etc.

Tourism in Uganda has its roots to when future prime minister Winston Churchill visited the nation in 1907 and dubbed it as the "Pearl of Africa" for its colourful nature.

[4] There has been increased investment in tourism, particularly in travel accommodation and related facilities; this has enhanced tourists' experience in the country.

The number of visitors from Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan is quite low.

International travellers sometimes prefer to fly into Nairobi before connecting to Uganda's capital Kampala as this is often cheaper.

In 2012 Uganda was awarded Number 1 in "Top Countries & Travel Destinations 2012" by Lonely Planet.

Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.

[9] Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to the tree climbing lions.

[9] With its prime location in the African Great Lakes region, Uganda has a variety of water bodies that are popular spots for tourism.

White water rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the rapids near the source of the Nile at Jinja.

Mount Elgon, located in Eastern Uganda, can be used for hiking and climbing, and also has one of the largest calderas in the world.