The chief executive of the Uganda Tourism Board described gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as a transformative experience that provides significant investment opportunities during a weekend excursion with British business leaders.
Juliana Kagwa led a delegation from the Westminster Africa Business Group through the rainforest to highlight Uganda’s model of integrating environmental protection with local economic development.
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Kagwa said the trek was more than a tourist attraction, calling it a 360-degree experience that blends conservation and community impact.
The Bwindi rainforest tells a powerful story, Kagwa said. Protecting nature creates jobs, and supporting communities strengthens conservation. Responsible investment makes the entire system sustainable.
The visiting delegation included investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists based in the United Kingdom. Kagwa said their visit reflects growing international confidence in the country’s tourism strategy, specifically in areas such as eco-lodge development and conservation financing.
Kagwa noted that when global business leaders experience the trekking process and interact with local residents, it shifts the conversation from theoretical discussion to practical business opportunity.
The group was hosted at the Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, an eco-hospitality site designed to support conservation efforts.
Kagwa credited the Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom, led by Nimisha Madhvani, for coordinating the visit. She said the government continues to welcome partners who recognize both the country’s natural beauty and the business case for sustainable investment.
