Mount Elgon National Park Tourism Infrastructure Development Project
Project Description
The project seeks to unlock the full potential of Mount Elgon National Park by offering visitors a wide range of activities, experiences, and attractions, while diversifying beyond traditional savannah and primate-based tourism.
It aims to position and brand Mount Elgon as a premier ecotourism destination capable of attracting more visitors, generating revenue, and stimulating local economic development. Key initiatives include constructing two visitor information centers and two camping sites, installing 15 raised bridge walkways, rest shelters, signage, and procuring essential infrastructure such as digital repeater systems, base radios, generators, and solar panels to strengthen communication and electricity access.
Additionally, the project will procure drones and establish tourism ranger outposts to improve park monitoring and conservation management, creating a modern, well-equipped, and engaging visitor experience.
Project Location:
Mbale
Lead Agency/ Project Promoter:
Uganda Investment Authority
Contact
Uganda Investment Authority
Name: Irene Ssagala
Email: issagala@ugandainvest.go.ug
Tel: +256 414 301 000
Current Status/ Stage of Project:
Brownfield – Public Private Partnership
Actions Required/ Implementation Arrangements/ Contract Type:
Implementation through a Public Private Partnership framework with private sector partners. Key actions include construction, installation of infrastructure, equipment procurement and operationalization of park monitoring systems.
Availability of Pre-feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and other Studies:
Feasibility studies and preliminary designs available
Estimated Cost of the Project:
USD 79 million
Investment Required
Equity and Debt
Project Financial Position:
Investment-ready, structured for PPP financing with both equity and debt options.
Period of Implementation:
To be determined based on the availability of funds
Remarks:
This project leverages Mount Elgon’s unique natural and cultural assets, including Sipi Falls, Nyero Rock Paintings and Imbalu initiation ceremonies, to position the park as a top ecotourism destination. The project aims to increase tourism revenue, improve visitor experience, and promote local economic development in the region.
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Country
Uganda
Location (s)
Mbale
Sector
Tourism
Sub Sector
Leisure & Development
Investment Value Range
75-100 million USD
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