Uganda has once again earned global recognition for its remarkable natural heritage after Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was ranked the third best adventure destination in the world at the TOURISE Global Tourism Awards held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bwindi came third after Ancash in Peru and the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, placing Uganda among the world’s leading adventure destinations celebrated for their extraordinary landscapes, biodiversity, and sustainable tourism practices.
Speaking at the event in Riyadh, Professor James Kalema, Chairman of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees, said the recognition affirms Uganda’s position as a global conservation and adventure tourism leader.
“This accolade is a powerful endorsement of Uganda’s commitment to conservation-led tourism. Bwindi demonstrates how protecting nature can create meaningful adventure experiences while empowering communities and sustaining national development,” Kalema said.
The TOURISE Global Tourism Awards recognise destinations that combine innovation, sustainability, and visitor experience to shape the future of travel.
The event brings together policymakers, tourism authorities, and industry leaders from across the world to celebrate excellence and responsible tourism models that benefit both people and the planet.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its mist-covered hills, dense rainforest, and its rare population of mountain gorillas, which account for nearly half of the world’s remaining gorillas.
The park offers one of the most profound adventure experiences globally through gorilla trekking, which attracts thousands of high-value visitors annually and generates vital resources for conservation and community development.