Uganda is one of the greatest destination for safaris, this beautiful country was called “the Pearl of Africa” and he wasn’t wrong. Uganda is an incredible country with lush, green landscapes and has some of the friendliest, most welcoming people you will ever meet. Traveling to Uganda is pure magic, the golden light, and stunning landscapes with a gorgeous mix of greens and orange, everywhere you look in Uganda will leave you intoxicated.
11 Days Chimpanzees & Gorillas of Uganda Discover Uganda’s incredible wildlife on this 11 Days Chimpanzee & Gorillas of Uganda. On this tour you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a magical encounter with mountain gorillas, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and lastly Lake Mburo National Park for incredible sightings of game.
5 Days Mgahinga National Park Safari This 5 Days Mgahinga National Park Safari takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – the second gorilla destination in Uganda, home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. On this Mgahinga Safari you will take part in gorilla trekking and golden monkey habituation and game viewing in Lake
5 Days Golden Monkey Habituation & Gorilla Trekking Safari This 5 Days Golden Monkey Habituation & Gorilla Trekking Safari takes on a primate adventure to Uganda’s most incredible primate destinations that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey habituation experience. Highlights of 5 Days Golden Monkey
3 Days Golden Monkey Trekking in Uganda This golden monkey trekking expedition takes to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an encounter with golden monkeys on a golden monkey trekking experience. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of the few locations in the world where you can see the endangered golden monkeys, these playful primates are
1 Day Kampala City Tour This 1 Day Kampala City Tour takes you on a tour to Uganda’s Capital. Kampala is the largest metropolitan area in Uganda with a population of about 1,800,000 people. Before the coming of Arabs and British to Uganda, Kampala was reserved as a hunting ground of the Kabaka – the
4 Days Uganda Safari, Gorilla and Chimpanzees This 4 Days Uganda Safari, Gorilla and Chimpanzees is tailored to offer you the opportunity to have a face to face encounter with Uganda’s primates, mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on gorilla trekking experience and chimpanzees in the forests of Kibale Forest
7 Days Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys Safari This 7 Days Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys Safari is tailored for visitors looking for the off-the-beaten track adventure with a mix of rural culture, nature hiking and primate experience. This Uganda primate safari starts from Entebbe, fly to Kisoro, across south western Uganda’s mountainous landscape, and
10 Days Uganda safari Discover Uganda and its amazing beauty on this 10 Days Uganda Safari, this adventurous Uganda Safari Package takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Highlights of 10 Days Uganda Safari Day
5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari This 5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a magical encounter with mountain gorillas, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing safaris and a boat cruise on the beautiful Kazinga Channel. Then head to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee
7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps Safari This action packed 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps Safari takes you to 3 of the most fascinating safari destinations in Uganda that is Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Highlights of 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps
8 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee And Tree Climbing Lions Tour This 8 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzee And Tree Climbing Lions Tour offers you an opportunity to visit Uganda’s most remarkable destinations including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife safari
10 Days Uganda Safari Adventure Marvel at Uganda’s wildlife on this 10 Days Uganda Safari Adventure. Start this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with meeting the rhinos of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and get close to them. In Murchison Falls National Park, you will enjoy beautiful views of Murchison Falls and several wildlife species including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes
6 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Safari This 6 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari is combines Uganda’s incredible primate experiences a visit to the source of the Nile – in Jinja, where the longest river in the world starts from. This Uganda Safari Packages takes you to the fascinating primate world – Bwindi Impenetrable
6 Days Murchison Falls Safari This Uganda Safari of 6 Days takes you to Murchison Falls National Park – the largest national park in Uganda – home to four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, cape buffalo and elephants and the world’s most powerful waterfall – Murchison Falls. On this safari, you will engage
8 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari This 8 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari is an adventure like no other , taking you deep into Africa’s most iconic rainforests and savannahs. Trek through Bwindi Forest – home to half of the word’s remaining mountain gorillas, embark on game drives in Lake Mburo and Queen
As you are planning to travel to Uganda, we have created a helpful guide with lots of information to help you.
Capital: Kampala City
Currency
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Banks and foreign exchange bureaus are available in Uganda’s cities including Kampala – the capital city. Also, most hotels and lodges accept Visa and MasterCard
In addition to credit cards, travelers should bring US dollars cash. Small denominations are recommended.
US dollars are widely accepted, however older or high denomination notes may not be accepted.
Languages
There are around 70 languages spoken in Uganda. The most spoken language is Luganda, but English is the official language and is widely spoken. Other languages include Lusoga and Swahili, however, Swahili is associated with the military/ rangers and is often used as an intimidating language.
Safety
Health
Before traveling to Uganda, please consult your physician before you travel to Africa for advice on precautions against malaria. Uganda falls into the Yellow Fever Region in Africa.
It is imperative that you obtain a Yellow Fever Vaccination no less than 10 days prior to travel.
Travel Insurance
It is essential that adequate travel insurance be taken out prior to departure. This should cover any medical situated such as hospitalization, as well as cancellation, curtailment of arrangements and baggage. When you travel with African Vacation Safaris, you re automatically covered by our emergency evacuation insurance.
This guarantees emergency evacuation to the nearest hospital should you suffer either severe illness or injury. This does not cover the cost of treatment once in hospital and in on way replaces your normal travel insurance. There are certain medical exclusions.
Please advise us of any existing conditions in advance in order to arrange cover, subject to our insurer’s approval. Please contact us for more details about travel insuranc.
Main Airports (s)
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) is the main entry airport to all international travelers to Uganda. It is also possible to travel to Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you can land at Kigali International Airport.
Photography
Be sure to bring sufficient memory cards and batteries as these are not readily available in Uganda. Before taking a photo or video of any residents, please ask for permission.
Please be advised that the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) is not allowed in any of the conservation areas in Uganda until such time as their impact on wildlife and anti-poaching initiatives can be assessed. This rule will apply throughout Africa.
Passport & Visa Requirement
Passports are required by all foreign visitors and must be valid for 6 months after the intended length of stay. Ensure that you have at least 2 consecutive blank visa pages (not endorsement pages) in your passport. We recommend 3 to 4 blank pages if you are traveling through more than one country.
If there is insufficient space in the passport then entry could be denied.
It is imperative to check visa requirements with the Ugandan embassies as it may vary according to your nationality. Where visa can be obtained at the port of entry, fees are payable in USD (cash only) and we recommend small dominations as officials are not in position to give chance.
It is recommended that travelers obtain their visas prior to arrival, as there is a likelihood of queues at all airports.
What the Experts Say
Best Time to visit Uganda
The best time to visit is during the dry seasons between June and August and December to Febraruary. For gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, March to May and October to November are the wettest months, making trekking quite difficult. Some of the dirt roads become very difficult to drive on during this time too.
Murchison Falls National Park is generally good to visit all year round. Temperatures are generally steady all year round.