Things to See and Do When Visiting Uganda

• Travel Documents: Passport, insurance, flight tickets, covid test docs, yellow fever vaccines, cash, safari Itinerary, Uganda gorilla permit issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
• Safari clothes: The best clothing for safari is khaki (light brown and olive). Other safari wear includes Jumper, water proof jacket, adjustable sleeves, long flowy skirts and gloves.
• Safari shoes: Light weight hiking shoes and jungle boots to track mountain gorillas. Include flip-flops or sandals.
• Sun Protection: sunscreen cream, moisturizers and glasses.
• Adventure Gadgets: iPhone or mobile phone, camera, memory card and headlamp.
• Toiletries: wipes, tampons for women and teeth accessories.
• Medical Kit: Hand sanitizer, protective masks, Bandage, antiseptic, anti-diarrhea, painkillers and bug repellent.
• Donations: Be sure to find needy communities especially children. Think of what to carry.

HOW TO GET TO UGANDA

Flight to Uganda

Most prominent airlines fly to Entebbe International Airport. These include Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta, KLM and Turkish Airlines. Covid 19 guidelines include sanitation at its peak, wearing of masks is mandatory and middle seats remain empty during flights.

As you plan your travel to Uganda, note that most airlines have an allowance of 20kgs. Think about what you can carry into and out of Uganda, it’s important to leave room for souvenirs. Most of the mentioned items are actually found in supermarkets in Kampala where you can go for a pre-trip shopping.

GETTING AROUND UGANDA

• If you have a pre booked trip, you will be in a safari vehicle provides by your tour operator or safari company. You will have your local guide with you all the time since this will be a private tour. Most private journeys whether both luxury or budget are encouraged when it comes to an African safari
• Taxi is the commonest way of getting around Kampala and other areas. It accommodates 14 people but during the restrictions, it takes less than a half number. Cost per day is about $5 to cross from one district to another.
• Boda boda is a motorcycle spread all over the country. We Encourage you to use safe boda as they provide helmets. Cost per day is about US$10
• Special hire Taxis are not very pocket friendly. A full day could easily cost you US$80
• Buses are available. Great if you are moving to places far by 200km from your location such as Fort portal, Kasese, Mbale, Kisoro, Masinde enroute Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and wildlife parks in eastern Uganda, Southern Uganda and Northern Uganda.
• Air Travel. Aero link takes you to different National Parks for luxury wildlife safari. Consult your tour operator for prices.
• Water transport is used to visit Ssese Islands and chimpanzee trekking in Ngamba.