22ND UGANDA NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION(UNAA) CONVENTION 2010

THEME: CULTURAL DIVERSITY, PROSPERITY AND WELLNESS

A PRESENTATION ON UGANDA TOURISM BY MR. BYARUHANGA WILLIAM CHAIRMAN UGANDA TOURISM BOARD

About Uganda
Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa,

with: fantastic natural scenery Half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population the source of the mighty Nile the beautiful lake Victoria and above all, a rich cultural diversity among others.
The country has a strong tourism potentials as it is a

member of the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of the Islamic Conference and East African Community.

Total Arrivals and Departures (000), 2005 - 2009

1400

Number of Arrivals/departures, '000

1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2005 2006 Year Arrivals 2007 662 770 755 578 883 879

1163 1143

1110 1084

2008

2009

Departure

Key tourist attractions in Uganda

Cultural 64 different ethnic groups ( with varying cultural practices and beliefs) Numerous cultural and historical sites( kings coronation sites, early stone age and iron age sites and kings burial grounds like Kasubi tombs etc. A variety of foods and drinks Over 20 different traditional dances etc Natural Over 1,000 bird species The mountain gorillas 11 national parks ( with all kinds of wild game including the big five) Glittering lakes and Rivers( Lake Victoria and River Nile among others) Man-made Numerous shopping malls and arcades Hotels and restaurants

Tourism activities in Uganda

Exiting game safaris Gorillas, chimpanzee and other primate viewing Water sports (boat cruises, angling and kayaking) Bird watching Forest walks Mountaineering Scenic landscape viewing Walking safaris and picnicking Agro tourism Community and heritage tourism White water rafting etc.

Tourism Investment opportunities in Uganda

Conference tourism Investment in tours and travel companies Investment in Amusement Parks Hotel and tourism training institutions Museums Beaches Hotels Tented Camps and Lodges Sports Tourism: Like white water rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, Golf and tennis etc. Establishment of Shopping Malls Cultural tourism

Tourism investment incentives in Uganda

Zero rate of tax on imports of plant machinery and

equipment.

7% Import duty on specialized tourist vehicles. VAT Deferral facility for plant, machinery and specialized

tourist vehicles

Guaranteed repatriation of profits and dividends. Up to 100% foreign ownership of investments allowed,

Tourism investment incentives in Uganda cntd

Start up costs allowance spread over the first 4 years at 25% p.a. 100% allowance on scientific research expenditure and training expenditure also deductible once from the companys income. There is deductible annual allowance on depreciable assets, which are specified in 4 classes (sixth schedule) under declining balance method.

Class I: Computers and data handling equipment 40% Class 2: Plant and machinery, vehicles 30% Class 3: Furniture, fixture 20% Class 4: Industrial buildings, hotels and hospitals 5%.

A nominal corporate tax of 30%, which is among the lowest in Africa and the world, and

US government funded USAID-STAR provides assistance on Tourism Investment Promotion . For

more details, Contact Mr. Chris Seek( chris.seek@solimarinternational.com) who is the president of Solimar International . He is here with us.

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