TOURISM IN UGANDA
The distinctive attraction of Uganda as a tourist destination arises from the variety of its game stock (Including the rare tree climbing lions of Ishasha White Rhinoceros, Gorillas, elephants and its unspoiled scenic beauty including forests hills and Mountain Rivers and lakes. 51% of the world’s population of mountain gorillas lives in Uganda.
Uganda is home to 11% of the world’s bird’s species (a total of 1060 bird species) which offers a wide range of bird species.
The opportunities in tourism range from constructing high quality accommodation facilities, operating tours and travel circuits (bicycle tours, air balloon travel, marine – Lake Victoria and river rafting on the River Nile) to the development of specialized eco and community tourism systems, as well as faith based tourism (pilgrimage to Namugongo – Uganda Martyrs.
INCENTIVES
Inventory of Tax Incentives in Uganda
Incentives to Free zone investors
A Guide to Tax Incentives / Exemptions available to Investors
INVESTMENT PROJECTS
Development & Operation of Canopy Walk in Kibaale National Park
Uganda Wildlife Authority is mandated to manage wildlife protected areas that include all the national parks and wildlife reserves in Uganda, and as such UWA also takes management responsibility for developing tourism within the protected areas. UWA has identified the need for development of a canopy walk tourism product in the protected areas.
The canopy walk is part of the strategy to diversify product offering and enrich visitor experiences in Uganda. Ultimately, the canopy tourism experience is expected to create new sources of income generation for the organization, provide visitors with a new experience, and also allow for the exploration and better understanding of the forest canopy.
High End Accommodation Cottages
The project will construct 100 high end cottages for tourists’ accommodation. The project seeks to address the shortage of beds in Bwindi, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori, Semuliki, Kibale, Elgon, Murchison falls, Kidepo and Lake Mubro. During the high end season of tourism there is a 50% shortage of beds in the national parks.
