Uganda Named Among The Best Destinations To Visit in 2023 By CNN

Looking for a travel destination to visit this 2023? After almost 3 years of disruption in the travel and tourism sector, most countries put in place strict restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. With travel already resumed worldwide, one may wonder or find it challenging to choose a destination to visit. To spark your travel spirit once again, Uganda is a travel destination to look out for.

As of January 1, 2023, Uganda was named among the best destinations to visit. The current rankings were published in CNN’s travel article where Uganda was recommended as one of the best tourism destinations in the world. If you are looking for the best tourism destination to explore in 2013, then look no further than Uganda- the Pearl of Africa.

Uganda was revered as the Pearl of Africa by Sir. Winston Churchill for a good reason. This is one slice of paradise that holds half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.

“There is a considerable brewing in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the East African country looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international travelers.

Keen to revitalize post-covid tourism in all corners of the country, not just the big-ticket businesses offering wealthy travelers a glimpse of the big 5 game or endangered mountain gorillas, it has turned to market its other attractions/attributes.

Beyond wildlife, Uganda is home to Africa’s largest freshwater Lake “Lake Victoria”, and the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountain ranges. The country features plenty of attractions and adventures for every enthusiastic nature traveler or adventure seeker to have the most of it.

According to CNN ranking, Uganda featured on top list considering abundant adventure opportunities including treks in the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, especially mountain gorilla trekking, hiking experiences, mountain gorilla habituation experience, etc. There are also spectacular Craters on the Virunga Volcano (Mount Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura), as well as adrenaline adventure experiences on the Source of the River Nile (Victoria Nile) especially whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, jet boating, kayaking, and more.

Away from adventures, tourists also have authentic cultural experiences to enjoy. Guests have the opportunity to connect with local communities and enjoy tasty foods, music, and cultural dance performances. Additionally, cyclists also have something to experience at the launched Uganda cycling trail, a 1600 km long unpaved trail with 22 stages; including the Ateker trail via Karamoja region. This is one of the appealing cycling trails worth exploring by cyclists on Uganda safaris. It attracts both solo cyclists and those with an interest in guided biking experiences.”

The top destinations in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki, Kidepo Valley National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and others.

In summary, CNN’s listing is a remarkable endorsement for Explore Uganda –The Pearl of Africa. This is Uganda’s new branding strategy for tourism marketing and advertising the country’s attractions to the world- nationally, regionally, and internationally.