Overview:
The campaign, which runs from December 20th – 23rd, seeks to showcase the diverse tourism attractions in Eastern Uganda’s Elgon region.
The Explore Elgon tourism campaign has kicked off on Tuesday, 20 December 2022, with State minister for Tourism Martin Mugarra encouraging Ugandans to explore Uganda’s exquisite nature this festive season and continue travelling so as to build a resilient tourism sector.
The campaign, which runs from December 20th – 23rd, seeks to showcase the diverse tourism attractions in Eastern Uganda’s Elgon region.
Mugarra says the ministry is engaging local communities on matters of conservation and sustainability as well as bringing on board private sector players to popularize such domestic tourism drives.
The Elgon campaign has attracted tourism experts such as Amos Wekesa and celebrities like Kickboxer Moses Golola, Comedians Madrat and Chiko and artiste Sheeba Karungi among others.
The Explore Elgon campaign team will join the local community in Mbale to the Imbalu dance, hike the imposing Wanale Hill and the Sipi Challenge in Kapchorwa along with a host of other attractions and cultural experiences.
Located in Eastern Uganda, Mt. Elgon is a prominent volcanic mountain that is surrounded by the largest caldera in the world, Wagagai. While there, you can go on many incredible adventures, such as climbing Mt. Elgon, enjoying community tours, viewing the lovely waterfalls, and abseiling down Sipi Falls.
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