TRAVEL TIPS

Getting There

From almost all major cities in the world, Uganda‘s entry point is Entebbe International Airport served by several international carriers including, British Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways,  SN Brussels , KLM Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airways. 

Uganda can also be reached overland from Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. There are several Bus services operating between countries on a daily basis.

A valid passport is mandatory. Visa requirements sometimes so check before travel. For citizens of UK, USA, Canada, France, Germany, can purchase visas upon arrival at the airport or land border. 

A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required. Visitors should take Malaria precautions. It’s advisable to drink bottled water, available in all points in the country rather than tap water.

The unit currency is Uganda Shillings. All world major currencies are accepted although the US Dollar is the most common. British Pounds, Euros, Rands etc all can be exchanged. Forex bureau are many in major urban centers. Credit cards can be used in selected places in Kampala.

English is Uganda’s official language and is spoken widely. Of the 30 plus different indigenous languages, Luganda serves as something of a lingua franca.

Any time of the year, although mountain hikes, Gorilla treks and forest walks are more challenging during the rainy season which peak mid September-Dec and March-May.

What to wear 

Daytime temperatures are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of light clothing. Evenings are cooler especially in high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters.

To fully enjoy the game reserves please carry binoculars and Camera. Photographers will need zoom lens for wildlife. Print film and development is available in Kampala. 

Toiletries and other essentials can be bought anywhere in Uganda.

Driving is on the left side. Royal Way Holidays Ltd has a fleet of vehicles for hire at minimal cost. 

Visitors without experience of African roads are advised to organize a vehicle with driver not self drive.

International quality hotels exist in most large towns and national parks. Comfortable and mid range and budget accommodation is found in all tourist centers. 

Hotels and restaurants serve good western food including chips/French flys, continental, Indian, Italian and Ugandan local dishes. Beers, Wines and spirits are in plenty.

You can make telephone calls back home while in Uganda. Three major mobile service provides operates in most part of the country including parks. 

Royal way Holidays Ltd can arrange for you a mobile phone to use during your trip at a cost of USD 5 Dollars a day.