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Mount Elgon National Park Tourism Infrastructure

Tourism & HospitalityHigh Priority

Major tourism infrastructure development at Mount Elgon National Park. Includes lodges, visitor centres, trails, and adventure tourism facilities.

Investment Range

USD 79 Million

Expected ROI

15-25% annually

Timeline

36-60 months

Market Size

USD 2.4B (Uganda tourism industry)

Investment Overview

A comprehensive tourism infrastructure development project at Mount Elgon National Park, one of Uganda's premier natural attractions. The project includes construction of eco-lodges, visitor information centres, improved hiking trails, adventure tourism facilities, and supporting infrastructure.

Mount Elgon offers unique attractions including the world's largest volcanic caldera, Sipi Falls, cave exploration, and diverse flora and fauna. The park straddles the Uganda-Kenya border, offering cross-border tourism potential.

Uganda was named Best Tourist Destination in the World (CNN 2023) and Best Investment Destination in Africa (AIM Abu Dhabi 2024).

Key Investment Metrics

10% annually

Tourism earnings growing 10% YoY

650+ direct jobs

6-9 years

Government Incentives

Tourism vehicles exempt from import taxes
Hotel equipment exempt at importation
VAT exempt on up-country accommodation

Required Licenses & Permits

Tourism License
Environmental Impact Assessment
Building Permit

Risk Assessment

Key Risk

Seasonal demand, infrastructure access

Contact Information

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)

Plot 28 Kampala Road, UIA House, Kampala

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