Uganda Showcases Tourism and Investment Potential to Egyptian Delegation

An Egyptian delegation has completed a 10-day familiarisation tour of Uganda aimed at promoting tourism, trade, and investment between the two countries.

The trip, which ran from April 19 to April 29, 2026, ended in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge. It was organised to support Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy agenda and advance the government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy.

The final stop introduced the visitors to Uganda’s pastoral heritage through the famous Ankole long-horned cattle, known for their cultural and economic value. Officials said the experience showed the strong connection between tourism, agriculture, and local livelihoods.

During the visit, the delegation toured key destinations including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the Source of the Nile.

The sites gave the visitors a wider view of Uganda’s tourism potential, wildlife conservation, cultural heritage, and community-based enterprises.

Speaking for the delegation, documentary photographer Ashraf Talaat said the visit changed how they viewed travel and destinations.

“This journey has redefined how we experience destinations. Uganda offers something rare authenticity, diversity, and a human connection that stays with you,” he said.

Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida said the trip had been both personal and meaningful.

“This has been a deeply personal and transformative experience. Uganda is not only a place to visit it is a place to connect, and potentially to invest in and grow with,” he said.

Emburara Farm Lodge founder Florence Tumwebaze said hosting the delegation showed that local tourism investments are part of a wider global value chain.

“Hosting such a delegation affirms that Uganda’s local investments are part of a global tourism value chain. It motivates us to elevate standards and align with international expectations,” she said.

Alan Tazenya, a counsellor at the Uganda Embassy in Cairo, said the mission showed how Economic and Commercial Diplomacy works in practice.

“This mission reflects the practical implementation of ECD where visibility, partnerships, and market access converge to support Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy,” he said.

In his closing remarks, Lt Gen Charles Angina, Chargé d’Affaires at the Uganda Embassy in Cairo, said the visit had created real opportunities beyond tourism promotion.

“This fam trip visit has moved beyond introduction to tangible engagement. What has been built here are not just impressions, but relationships and confidence in Uganda as a destination for tourism and investment. Our focus now is to translate this experience into sustained partnerships and increased flows between our two countries,” he said.

Officials said the delegation would return to Egypt with Uganda’s story of tourism, investment opportunities, and stronger bilateral ties, helping to market the country across Egypt and the wider Middle East.

Uganda also hopes the visit will strengthen partnerships and increase tourism and investment flows under the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy framework.