Latest Uganda Travel Advice 2023-2024

Latest Uganda Travel Advice 2023-2024 | Travel advice and advisories | Tips and security | Entry Requirements | Restrictions

Choosing the greatest safari adventure in Uganda.

Choose between guided group excursions or private tours when organizing a safari in Uganda for a one-of-a-kind experience that blends wildlife, culture, and adventure. Elephants, lions, giraffes, and other animals may be seen on game drives in national parks like Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and Budongo Forest allows you to see these monkeys in their natural environment. Furthermore, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park allows visitors to get up close and personal with endangered mountain gorillas. Visitors may also go on a boat safari along the Nile River and the Kazinga Channel, as well as participate in cultural interactions in distant communities to learn about traditional customs.

 

How much does a safari in Uganda cost?

Make a detailed schedule and budget for your Uganda safari. A night in the city, a day traveling to the national park, trekking with gorillas, and visiting other national parks for animal watching and monkey jungles should all be on your schedule.

Keep in mind that traveling between places might take a whole day and should be budgeted for. Your budget should include airfare, lodging, food, and activities. Consider traveling during the low season, when there are fewer visitors and rates are lower, to maximize your budget. You may also save money by arranging your safari expedition through Monumental Expeditions and Safaris, which can deliver a more authentic experience and is frequently less expensive.

 

Options for Safari Accommodation

Safari visitors to Uganda have a variety of lodging alternatives. Luxury lodges provide individual accommodations, gourmet food, and great service, whilst campsites on a budget offer a more rustic experience with fewer facilities and a deeper connection to nature.

Consider the location and accessibility to national parks and animal reserves, as well as the degree of luxury and your budget, while choosing lodging. Some resorts provide all-inclusive packages, while others charge for each service separately. Check out our carefully curated collection of Uganda safari resorts and camps.

 

Phone and Internet Service

There are several phone networks that cover Entebbe, Kampala, significant cities, and tourist regions, however, services might be intermittent. Local SIM cards are inexpensive, and international calling packages make it simple to phone home. It is recommended to unlock your phone before arrival, which may be done in Kampala but may cause your safari to be delayed. Almost all countryside lodges have free Wi-Fi of variable quality.

 

Health and Vaccinations

When visiting Uganda, it is necessary to present confirmation of the yellow fever vaccine upon arrival at the airport. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are recommended by the Ministry of Health, and individuals traveling to rural regions should also consider the typhoid vaccine.

Malaria is dangerous in Uganda, so talk to your doctor about antimalarial medications. Sleep under a mosquito net at night and use insect repellent throughout the day, at the absolute least. It is also advised to consume bottled or filtered water.

 

Safety

Uganda is typically secure for travelers, however, it is not advisable to go alone at night, particularly in metropolitan areas. Ugandans are kind people with traditional beliefs, therefore public demonstrations of affection are frowned upon. Because Ugandans do not discriminate based on race or sexual orientation, LGBTQ+ travelers can travel freely across the country.

 

Money

When traveling in Uganda, pay with shillings at local businesses and eateries. Larger hotels and tour operators may take US dollars as well as credit cards. ATMs may be used to withdraw local money, and you can convert dollars, euros, and pounds at airports, forex offices, and local banks. Bills printed before 2006 may be rejected.

 

Visa for Admission

A three-month tourist visa costs $50 USD and is available only online at visas.immigration.go.ug. Applicants must submit a completed form, two passport-sized pictures, and their application at least three days before departure. You will not be able to get on arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel and have at least one blank page.

 

When Is the Best Time to Visit?

Uganda is located on the equator and has an average elevation of roughly 1,000 meters, it is a year-round resort. The rainiest months are March-May and October-November, but gorillas can still be seen, albeit hiking can be treacherous and sluggish.

Accommodations and gorilla permits may be less expensive during this period. The busiest season for visiting Uganda and going on safari is June-September, but Uganda remains undisturbed by mass tourism, so you won’t have to worry about crowds.