Top Ten places in #Africa

ACACIA Africa has updated its top ten list of the most popular #destinations to visit in Southern and East #Africa (20 January 2019), the results compiled from expert sources and Instagram hashtags. In the 12 months since the original data was made available there have been some significant changes - Uganda taking the top slot from South Africa and Mozambique moving from tenth to third place.

The cost of trekking the endangered mountain gorilla in Uganda is half that of neighbouring Rwanda, and while the price differential might well have drawn more people to visit the country over 2018, Acacia claim our growing concern with over-tourism and eagerness to see places which are less well visited or where tourist numbers are more strictly monitored to protect the environment, in this case the gorillas habitat, is the reason behind Uganda’s rise to fame.

1.   Uganda
2.   Tanzania
3.   Mozambique
4.   Kenya
5.   Namibia
6.   Zimbabwe
7.   Botswana
8.   Zambia
9.   South Africa
10. Malawi

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Lake Victoria expands to 18 holes

LAKE Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Uganda launched its newly extended 18-Hole golf course in October 2018 during the Serena Open. Designed by Golf Plan USA, it boasts sweeping views of the lake with a rare finishing hole on an Island green. It is Uganda’s first Clubhouse with a fully-fledged Pro Shop. 

Serena also holds 2 sports camps for children to nurture the sport. Non-golfers can opt instead for nature walks, picnic cruises on Lake Victoria, visits to the neighbouring Chimpanzee Island - or simply relax at the Maisha Spa where a range of different massage and beauty treatments can be enjoyed. The 45,070 m² Marina can accommodate up to 24 boats, each with a service station for electricity and water.

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An African adventure on two wheels

ADVENTURE tourism is the fastest growing sector of the travel industry today, and cycling is emerging as one of the most popular ways for adventure tourists to experience a destination while staying active. SpiceRoads also recently launched e-bikes in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, and the #EastAfrica destination launch is part of a wider plan to deliver eye-opening and pioneering #cycling experiences in emerging and challenging #adventure destinations.

SpiceRoads Cycling, one of the world’s leaders in cycle tours in emerging destinations, has just launched 3 new countries in their lineup of adventure cycling destinations: Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. The launch covers 2 new adventure cycling tours, Cycling Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean, a 9 day Tanzania touring trip, and Cycling Uganda & Rwanda: The Heart of Africa, a 15 day off-road tour combining Rwanda and Uganda. Both tours capture the essence of the destinations- amazing landscapes, unparalleled wildlife experiences, authentic local encounters- while providing SpiceRoads’ signature of fantastic cycling.

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Explore East Africa

AFRICA is becoming an increasing popular tourist #destination and those who love nature and wildlife love to explore this amazing continent. However, East #Africa is still unexplored by many African safari lovers and Augustine Tours is bringing these beautiful destinations within reach.

The most popular tour offered by Augustine Tours Limited is an exciting seven-day trip to Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. The trip will take these tourists to the hills, parks, lakes and other historical, natural and cultural destinations of these amazing African destinations. 

The company also arranges trips to Tanzania and Kenya, which are already some of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. 


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New East African Tourism Portal Launched

A NEW #EastAfrica #tourism portal has been jointly launched by neighbours Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The launch happened in the presence of the CEO of Kenya Tourism Board (KTB),and other top tourism officials from Uganda & Rwanda at the Pearl of Africa Trade Expo in Kampala, Uganda.  The portal is an online platform that is expected to boost tourism in the three East African countries.

The shared platform will aim to market the region as a single destination, and aims to offer trade operators from the three countries market multi-country packages and experiences as well as provide a new channel to reach regional and international audiences.

All of this is made easier with the East Africa Tourist Visa which allows multiple- entry to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The visa is as a result of joint initiative by respective Heads of States to ease regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore East Africa’s attractive diversity.

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Uganda Tourism unveils first ever UK marketing campaign

#UGANDA TOURISM has launched its first marketing campaign in the UK and Ireland. 

'Your Uganda' will start with a four-week TV sponsorship on National Geographic Wild, focusing on Uganda's wildlife experiences such as mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, safaris, birding, and #adventure activities.

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