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Uganda

Arriving in Uganda, your plane will touch down at Entebbe International Airport on the edge of the waters of Lake Victoria. Approximately an hour's drive from the capital city of Kampala, Entebbe has the only international airport in the country. 

Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, can often be an overlooked destination for safaris, especially when compared to its East African neighbors of Kenya and Tanzania. But the country is home to incredible wildlife. It has 20 species of primates, including the famous mountain gorillas found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great place to see tree-climbing lions along with elephants, leopards, buffalo, hippos, and chimpanzees.

There are also more than 1,000 recorded bird species in Uganda, almost as many as in Kenya despite being less than half the size, making it an ideal location for birders. The town of Jinja, home to the Source of the Nile, is known as the adventure capital of East Africa, where you can lean into your adrenaline junkie side and raft, tube, kayak, bungee jump, and more. 

Country Specific Information

  • Official Name: Republic of Uganda

    Population: 45 Million

    Area: 93,000 Square Miles

    National Animal: Ugandan Kob

    National Bird: Grey Crowned Crane

    Best Known for: Source of the Nile River

  • Long Rainy Season: March to May

    Short Rainy Season: September-November

    Largely tropical climate with lush green vegetation and warm all year-round.

    Expect warm/hot temperatures with high humidity.

  • You are required to have a visa prior to entering the country, which you can apply for online. In order to apply, you’ll need to have a passport that is valid for no less than six months and a return ticket to your country of origin. Inclusive of application fees, the price of the visa is $50.

    Apply for visa online here:

    https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

  • COVID-19 Vaccine is required.

    Yellow Fever Vaccine is required, if traveling from another African country.

  • Both English and mixture of regional languages such as Lugandan are common. Most of the population speaks English fluently. 

  • UGX: Ugandan Shilling. Most Tourism Lodges accept USD and tips can be made in either currency.

  • Plug type G, which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern operating on a 240V supply voltage.

Fun Fact

The source of the Nile River is found at Lake Victoria in Uganda.