For anyone planning to have enjoy a holiday or vacation in this country there are four key things that you need to know or get info about before even planning your safari in Uganda. in case you make the best out of the information you would have required about these, be assured of a memorable and very successful experience on your safari in Uganda. Below we have presented the most important keep points that you should not forget while traveling to Uganda.
1. Your Health is crucial
Ahead of traveling to Uganda, it is crucial that you take a number of health safety measures. Because the country lies within Africa’s tropical zones which unfortunately favor development of different bacteria and insects, it is important that you watch out for the pointers mentioned below.
Malaria
Make sure that ahead of your journey you go to a doctor for anti-malaria medication. Also, we recommend that you bring with you insect repellants especially mosquito sprays. However, a national Decree was made and today most of the accommodation in Uganda currently possess mosquito nets which are fitted on the beds. In addition, the rooms are normally sprayed with insect (mosquito) repellent.
Vaccination:
Because yellow fever is and endemic African disease, the yellow fever vaccination is among the vaccinations we recommend that you get before coming into Africa (in this case Uganda). There are also a number of other vaccines worth taking are hepatitis A & B, tetanus, meningitis and typhoid
Food and Water
On your safari to Uganda, make sure that you at all times drink bottled drinking-water, and if at all you must eat out on the streets the food must be hot. To avoid any health related risks, do not eat salads or drink juices right from the streets as you are not sure whether they were hygienically prepared.
2. Know Your Money
Uganda’s unit of currency is the Ugandan shilling – UGX presented in paper notes and cons, and this comes in a number of denominations (50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 shillings). With that in mind, the leading international currencies like the USA Dollar, Euro and the Pound can be changed easily within the big towns at the different banks and bureau de changes. Also most of the banks in Uganda provide ATM services across different parts of the country so you can easily withdraw money using your Visa and MasterCard. In addition, many of the top hotels and lodges in the country and tour companies like us AA Safaris & Tours allow Credit cards
When vacationing in Uganda always ensure that your cash is securely kept in your money-belt or in a bag, and simply carry a little money on you that you will want to use. Never ever carry so much money on you all at once.
3. Visa Information
Who requires a visa?
All travelers including American nationals with U.S. passports along with Naturalized American residents of Ugandan ancestry require an entry visa to enter Uganda.
Who is excused?
All COMESA Members who include: Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Burundi, Tanzania, Comoros, Swaziland, Eritrea, Seychelles, Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Madagascar and Mauritius.
Others include: Antigua and Barbuda, Singapore Solomon Islands St Vincent & the Grenadines, Cyprus, The Bahamas, Gambia, Barbados, Belize, Fiji, Grenada, Vanuatu, Jamaica, Lesotho, Malta, Sierra Leone, Tonga, and holders diplomatic passports from Italy.
Starting 1st July, 2015, the fee for entry visas into Uganda have been modified as mentioned below:
1. Single Entry-Visa US$100
2. Multiple Entry-Visa US$100
3. East Africa Toursist-Visa US$100
4. Government officials No fee
5. Diplomatic Visa No fee
4. Security on Your Safari
Across East Africa, Uganda is among the most peaceful country. The Uganda Police along with the Military police and other security agencies work really hard to ensure that the country always stays peaceful. Furthermore, Ugandans are very friendly and very willing to help visitors whenever they have a challenge. Most parts of Uganda have a nearby police-post especially in all the top tourist destinations. most tour and safari organizers in Uganda work with the peace keepers to make sure that the tourists are safe at all times and in case any issue comes up they are instant coordination, and this is no exception even for the amazing Safaris in Uganda Organized by AA safaris Tours.
