Travel Guidelines

Kampala-The Capital of Uganda.
For your Uganda Safari,Kampala can be reached by a number of International Airlines,Including SN Brussels,British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Qatar Airways,Emirates,KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,South Africa Airways,Air Tanzania,Rwanda Air Express,Egypt Air,Ethiopian Airways,Kenya Airways,Precision Air,Fly 540 and Air Uganda.Uganda can also be reached by land from Kenya,Rwanda,South Sudan,D.R Congo and Tanzania.
On Arrival and Uganda Visa Information.
A visa for those who require one can be purchased on the spot at the Entebbe International Airport or at any overland border. Foreign exchange and ATM facilities are available at the Entebbe International  Airport. Our company will arrange the airport transfer to your Entebbe or Kampala Hotel Accomodation.Local time is GMT+3.
Health.
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required but is not mandatory.All visitors should take malaria prophylactic drugs. It is also advisable to drink bottled water rather than tap water.
Money.
The unit of currency is the Uganda Shilling  although the US Dollar is the preferred hard currency.The Euro and Pound Sterling are also widely accepted. Hard currency cash can be exchanged for local currency at banks and private bureau de change in large Uganda towns outside Kampala.
Travelers cheques are not widely accepted outside Kampala. Local currency can be drawn against Visa and other major credit cards at selected ATMs in Kampala,Entebbe International Airport and in a few large towns in the Uganda countryside. A few Hotels and Lodges accept American Express cards.
Language in Uganda.
Educated Ugandans are generally fluent in English,which is the official language.However,of the 30 plus different indigenous languages,Luganda is the most widely used across the country.
When to Visit Uganda.
In Uganda, any time is visitation time though hiking in Uganda,gorilla tracking in Uganda,Chimpazee tracking in Uganda and other forest walks on any Uganda Safari are more challenging during the rains which generally peak over mid September to November and March to May.
What to Wear on your Uganda Safari Holiday.
Day time temeperatures are generally warm to hot so bring lots of light clothing,evenings are cooler especially at high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too. Those who intend to carry out Hiking in Uganda will be exposed to alpine temperatures and should pack accordingly.Solid walking shoes and Sturdy clothing are ideal for forest walks. Do not forget to bring a hat ,sunglasses and water proof jackets for the mountain gorilla tracking and Chimpazee tracking in Uganda.
What to bring on the Uganda Tour.
A valid passport is mandatory and Uganda Visa Requirements should be checked before you travel.To make the most of game reserves and National Parks, carry a binoculars and field guides. Birding in Uganda ethusiasts  and photographers will need a zoom lens (30-300 or similar).
Driving in Uganda.
Driving in Uganda is on the left hand side. Visitors without experience on African Roads are advised to procure the services of local drivers and vehicles organised by their Uganda Tour Operators.
Tipping in Uganda.
Tipping in Uganda is not standard practice at local Hotels and Restaurants but will always be appreciated. It is normal to tip 5-10% at tourist orientend restaurants and Uganda Hotel Accomodations. Guides and Drivers should always be tipped.
Food and Drinks of Uganda.
Tourist oriented resturants serve good western style meals , while a wider range of cuisines being available in the capital Kampala and some larger towns in Uganda. Local restaurants serve Ugandan dishes. Typically Ugali (a stiff maize porridge) or matooke (steamed bananas) eaten with stew.
What to buy in Uganda.
A wide selection of local handcrafts is available as souveniors.These include musical Instruments such as the hide drums made at Mpambire in the vicinity of Mpigi town as well as excellent Ugandan basket work ,paintings,batiks and pottery.
Climate of Uganda.
Uganda lies across the equator and boasts of tropical climate that is spring like in nature all year round. Uganda as a  country basically experiences seasonal climate of wet and dry though it can be wet and cool at any time of the year. Due to varying global weather patterns,evolution between rainy and dry seasons can come and go intermittently.
The most occuring weather patterns occur as follows;
December to February-The Hot Dry season.
This is an excellent time for birding in Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Safari opportunities though at this time of the year the grass is rather long and smaller wildlife species may be hard to view. However this is a perfect time for Chimpazee tracking and mountain gorilla tracking in Uganda.
March.
This is the beginning of the rains in Uganda and game viewing is excellent over the short new grass. Gorilla tracking is pleasant and the spring like day conditions are offset by the cool nights.
April to May-The heavier Rainy Season.
Road infrastructure that includes some game tracks turns slippery and muddy. Conditions for Gorilla Tracking and Chimpazee tracking can be more challenging but chances of encoutering these gentle giants remains an all time high at 98%.
June to October including the Peak Tourist Season of July to August.
At this time of the dry season, it is cooler and the roads are dusty which provides exceptional wildlife game viewing conditions in the game tracks. It is also a perfect time to track the mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
November-The seasonal short rains.
For birders, there could never be a better time to visit Uganda for a birding Safari as hundreds of migrant bird species from Eurasia migrate to Uganda. However there are muddy and slippery conditions for Chimpazee and Gorilla Tracking at this time of the year.
Up todate Uganda Travel Guidelines can be provided by your Uganda Tour Operators prior to your arrival