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Uganda Media Centre · Official Record Reference: UMC/UGANDA-1-LONELY-PLANET-2026/20260509

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Saturday, 9 May 2026 · 1 min read

Uganda named Lonely Planet's #1 destination for 2026

Issued by Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

Uganda named Lonely Planet's #1 destination for 2026

Following the Lonely Planet ranking, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities will roll out a campaign across BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera over the next quarter.

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