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.
9 Days Uganda Primate Safari This 9 Days Uganda Primate Safari is tailored for visitors interested exploring Uganda’s hidden gems and have an encounter with Africa’s most famous primates – mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. On this Uganda safari packages you will also enjoy up-close encounter with several wildlife species in Queen Elizabeth National Park –
4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Adventure Our 4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Adventure takes you on a primate journey to Uganda’s incredible primate destinations – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas and on this Uganda
4 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari This 4 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari is one of our Uganda Primate Safari Packages perfect for visitors interested in tracking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will meet the endangered mountain gorillas and stay in their presence
6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari This 6 days Uganda Wildlife Safari is an Ultimate Uganda Safari Package taking one of the best African safari experiences visiting Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park which are ranked among the best wildlife destinations in Uganda. On your visit to these savannah parks, you will have
6 Days Kibale Chimpanzee and Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Safari This 6 Days Kibale Chimpanzee and Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Safari is a grand Uganda primate safari offering you the opportunity to encounter chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and mountain gorillas twice in the forests of Bwindi. Kibale Forest National Park is the best place in
7 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari Experience the jungles of Uganda’s magical wildlife destinations on this 7 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari, this combined wildlife and primate safaris you will visit the Great Murchison Falls National Park for memorable game drives. Expect to spot different animals including the Big 5 and a variety
5 Days Uganda Primates Safari – Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking This Uganda tour is tailored for visitors interested in witnessing Uganda’s primates in their natural habitat. This 5 Days Uganda Primates Safari takes you to Uganda’s incredible primate destinations, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a world famous for mountain gorillas and Kibale Forest National Park, dubbed
10 Days Best Of Uganda Safari This 10 Days Best of Uganda Safari offers you a chance to meet Uganda’s primates and wildlife, meet the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. You will also see several wildlife including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos among
5 Days Murchison Falls & Jinja Safari This 5 Days Murchison Falls & Jinja Safari takes on an adventure to Murchison Falls National Park – the largest national park in Uganda and home to several wildlife species including four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo and elephants. Your adventure continues to the source
3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Our 3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari takes you to Uganda’s most visited National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park, this impressive Uganda Safari Destination is located in western region of the country, covering an area of 1,978 square kilometers. Queen Elizabeth National Park is
2 Days Murchison Falls Tour This 2 Days Murchison Falls Tour takes you on a Uganda Safari on which you will explore the country’s largest national park – Murchison Falls National Park. Here you will take part in game drives and boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls National Park, keep an eye out
1 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari This 1 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari is a perfect short Uganda safari package taking to one of the top wildlife national parks in the country – Lake Mburo National Park. This beautiful park is also the smallest and the nearest Uganda national park to Kampala the capital of
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.