Uganda Travel

Page Updated: Apr 2020

Uganda Travel - Uganda is in East Africa, bordered in the east by Kenya, the north by Sudan, in the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southwest by Rwanda, and in the south by Tanzania.

Uganda Travel Facts

• "The Pearl of Africa" Winston Churchill
• Capital: Kampala
• Area: Total: 236,040 km2
• Population: 24,699,073 (est)
• Language: English, Swahili and local languages

Uganda Money

• The local currency is the Ugandan shilling.
• Locations of Visa ATMs in Kampala.
• Locations of Cirrus/Mastercard/Maestro ATMs in Uganda.
• ATMs are the cheapest way to get local currency in Uganda but be security aware when using an ATM. Also don't wholly rely on getting your local cash at an ATM in Uganda - they are sometimes empty or broken. Read more on money in Africa
• There are a number of banks and ATMs in larger cities and towns such as Kampala, Lira and Entebbe but they are few and far between in remote rural areas.
• There are Visa ATMs at Entebbe airport.

Electricity In Uganda

Voltage: 230 V | Frequency: 50 Hz | Power sockets: Type D & E

Uganda Map

Getting To Uganda

KLM

• Non-Stop from Schipol, Amsterdam to Entebbe, Uganda

Emirates

• Non-Stop from Dubai, UAE to Entebbe, Uganda

Qatar Airways

• Non-Stop from Doha, Qatar to Entebbe, Uganda

Etihad Airways

• Non-Stop from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Entebbe, Uganda

South African Airways

• Non-Stop from Johannesburg to Entebbe, Uganda

Precision Air

• Non-Stop from Dar Es Salaam to Entebbe, Uganda

Ethiopian

• Non-Stop Addis Ababa to Entebbe, Uganda

Uganda Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A
• Tetanus
• Yellow Fever
• Rabies
• Typhoid

Malaria In Uganda

Prophylaxis is recommended for all areas of Uganda at all times of year.

Other Health Hazards In Uganda

• All other hepatitis strains are endemic.
• Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
• Outbreaks of Meningitis, cholera and haemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola, sometimes occur.
• Food and drink contamination.

Getting A Visa For Uganda

US and EU citizens may buy a Uganda visa on arrival at Entebbe Airport for US$50. See below for advance visa application.

You can now apply online for a visa to travel to Uganda. Get full guidelines, regulations and required documents here.

Uganda Embassy Websites

• Uganda Embassy In US
• Uganda High Commission In UK
  
• US Embassy In Uganda
  
• UK High Commission In Uganda
  

Recommended Reading For Uganda Travel

The Bradt Travel Guide to Uganda offers in-depth background information on Uganda's history and fascinating mix of cultures. It has all the practical details on travelling around the country you might possibly expect plus a guide wildlife, trekking and climbing.

Uganda Travel Resources

• Firearm Import Regulations for Uganda
• Hunting Uganda
• US Travel Advisory on Uganda
• The Smart Traveller Enrollment Program is a free service for US travellers which enables those travelling abroad to notify the nearest US Embassy or Consulate of their trip. This enables you to receive travel warnings, travel alerts and any emergency notifications from your family.
• UK Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advisory on Uganda

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