Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2024 in Uganda

Organized by the Uganda Tourism Board, the 8^th edition of Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is happening in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. This annual event is scheduled to take place from 23^rd to the 25^th of May 2024 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. This year’s theme is “Responsible Tourism,” which reflects Uganda’s commitment to safeguarding its natural heritage.

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024 brings together stakeholders from across the globe to interact or network with investors, suppliers, buyers in the global tourism business. Both leisure and MICE tourism is expected to blend in a perfect way, with a direction more focused towards global emerging trends. This provides a stronger platform for Uganda to showcase its tourism potential while fostering cooperation among local and international stakeholders in the tourism industry.

To participate in this year’s event, you need to visit the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo website to ensure that you register for the event. Speke Resort Munyonyo is located in Makindye division in Kampala, about 12.3 kilometers from the city center. The road trip to the venue will take you about 30 minutes on Lukuli road. You also need to dress in business casual attire, or any other fashion recommended by the event organizers. The event will feature a combination of exhibitions, workshops, and seminars.

Weather conditions in Kampala are favorable enough for you to attend the Pearl of Africa in late May without much worries. For instance, the month of May marks the end of the rainy season that started in March. The rainfall patterns during this month are characterized by reduced rainfall, with an average of 12 rainy days. This decrease in rainfall makes it an excellent time for outdoor events, thus reducing the likelihood of any cancelation or disruption due to a heavy downpour. Also, in Kampala, the average temperature patterns in the month of May range from 18^o C (64^oF) TO 22^o C (72^oF). These moderate temperature conditions are ideal for outdoor events and activities such as exhibitions, conferences and other activities without extreme heat or cold.

Benefits of participating in the 8^th annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2024 in Uganda.

As mentioned earlier, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is crucial for every stake holder in the tourism business to get a unique opportunity of connecting with a vast network of industry experts, investors and policymakers. You will be offered a platform to showcase your products and services, gain insight about the latest tourism trends and innovations, and stay up to date with the regional and global tourism landscape.

You as a tourism stakeholder can also build important relationships, explore new business opportunities, and also gain some of the best insights to enhance your competitiveness in the market. Additionally, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is a premier event that gathers key stakeholders from the tourism ecosystem, including government agencies, tour companies, travel agents, accommodation facilities and airline companies etc. Therefore, participating in the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024 encourages you to add to the growth and development of the tourism sector, as you promote various tourism destinations and products.

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo offers the best opportunity for Ugandan suppliers engaged in events management, stand construction, production of promotional materials, tour guiding, equipment supply, transportation, and accommodation facilities among others. Participating in the expo also offers an opportunity to engage with international buyers, the media, and influencers, thus providing a platform to promote Uganda’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty to everyone. This raises the profile of Uganda as a preferred tourism destination, domestically, regionally and internationally.

Participating in the 2024 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo fosters the achievement of the tourism goals in the third National Development Plan. This stipulates that there should be substantial growth in tourism arrivals from the main core in addition to the emerging social markets. This also enhances the contribution of the tourism sector to the socio-economic development.

Regarding this year’s theme of ‘Responsible Tourism,’ the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is discouraging the use of single-use plastics at the event venue. There will also be a significant emphasis to reassess strategies for wildlife habitat preservation. These strategies are highly significant in aligning with global environmental conservation efforts, hence highlighting the link between tourism and environment.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.