By Our Reporter
Uganda’s state minister for tourism Godfrey Kiwanda has today launched the second edition of the Kampala Adventure Cycling. The event which will take place on 14th August 2016 aims at bringing together families, corporate personalities as well as other well-wishers who love cycling for a day of riding through the city while sightseeing its major historical and tourism attractions. The objective is to raise awareness and funds to provide skills in tourism guiding for children aged between 16 and 18 years, born and raised in Uganda’s prisons.
This year, the event will feature the cycle treasure hunt where participants will be given a document with clues to a treasure chest that will include lots of prizes. The treasure hunt will involve visiting various tourism sites and answering questions about them.
Addressing the media at the Uganda Tourism Board offices in Kampala, Kiwanda said the cycling event is good for the city because it allows residents and visitors to see the different parts of the city, and yet also enjoy for a good cause.
“Tourism is not only about going to the parks. There is a lot to see in and around our Kampala and this event will allow many people appreciate this city. It is amazing that many people live here but have only seen so little,
