Following numerous developments and positive changes in her tourism industry, Uganda has once again been ranked big in the recently released New York Times’ list of the top 52 places to visit this year 2020. The pearl of Africa was ranked one of the five African countries which the New York Times has recommended as must-visit destinations for every traveler in 2020.
The prime reason to why Uganda was ranked high, New York Times explains that Uganda is a Private Capital and home to the highest population of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas living in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks hence the best gorilla safari destination in Africa.
It further explains that Uganda is home to over 1000 bird species some of which are so unique that they cannot be found elsewhere in the world.
Additionally, the revival of Uganda Airlines has made connectivity to all tourist attractions in the Pearl o Africa quick and simple. Unlike in the past, travelers can now book direct flights from most African countries to Entebbe International airport without making unnecessary stopovers.
Over time, the Pearl of Africa has achieved growth in her tourism industry. National parks have registered an increased number of tourist arrivals coming to do and see different treasures after which Uganda was named the Pearl of Africa. In the year 2018, the high number of tourists in Uganda came from Europe. Increased tourist numbers in Uganda were registered from Europe by +13.8%, Asia +10.2%, America at +9.2% and the Middle East at +9.7%. Also, Uganda registered a 6.1% increase in the number of African travelers in the year 2018. The number of international travelers also increased from 1,402,409 in 2017 to 1,506,669 in 2018.
Other countries that were listed by New York Times
1. Washington
2. The British Virgin Islands
3. Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
4. Greenland
5. Kimberley Region, Australia
6. Paso Robles, California is widely loved by wine lovers
7. Sicily
8. Salzburg, Austria.
9. Richmond
10. Richmond
11. U Street
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