By Apolot Catherine
Uganda has been named among the top 19 must-see destination to visit in 2019.
The Pearl of Africa has been ranked by National Geographic Traveller (UK) in its Cool List 2019 that highlights the 19 must-see destinations for the year ahead.
The hotly anticipated list of countries and cities is revealed in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue of the magazine — that went on sale on sale on Thursday 6 December.
Uganda was ranked basing on its natural beauty encompassed with rich wildlife not forgetting the low prices for gorilla trek permits compared to Rwanda.
“If you’re longing to see mountain gorillas in the wild, but Rwanda’s ultra-luxe lodges and high permit fees don’t suit your budget, head for Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest instead. The steady growth of its gorilla population is one of Africa’s great conservation success stories, with tourists playing an important role. Almost 20 families can now be visited by guided groups of up to eight. Trekking fees raise funds not only for gorillas and their habitat, but also for Uganda’s other national assets including Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, home to chimps, giraffes and hippos,” responsesource.com wrote.
Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller, said, their team of editors, writers and industry experts compiled the 19 destinations set to hit the headlines, with key openings, new routes and rising-star destinations firmly in the spotlight.
“The Cool List 2019 includes stellar destinations such as Pittsburgh and Guyana — now within easy reach, thanks to new flights — not to mention Eritrea, finally open to tourists after decades off-limits, and the buzzing arts scene of locations as wide-ranging as Hong Kong and West Yorkshire,” he revealed.
See full list of top destination for 2019:
- Setouchi
- Antarctica
- Pittsburgh
- Corsica
- Cambodia
- San Miguel de Allende
- West Yorkshire
- Hong Kong
- Zimbabwe
- Guyana
- Oslo
- Eritrea
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Bhutan
- Dundee
- Uganda
- Matera
- Indonesia
- Sibiu
About National Geographic Traveller (UK):
National Geographic Traveller (UK) was launched in the UK in December 2010, joining a worldwide family under the National Geographic Traveler (US) brand that makes up one of the most widely read magazines in the world. The UK edition is one of the 17 international editions which has already reached over 21 countries.
Originally launching as a bimonthly title, the magazine has gone from strength to strength, increasing its frequency to eight issues a year in 2012 and ten issues per year in 2014. The title has also seen the release of its official audited ABC figure for 2015 with a headline figure of 38,820 (not including bulk copies or digital sales).
National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under license by APL Media, from the National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, D.C.
National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.
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