On Arrival

A visa for those who require one can be purchased on the spot at the Entebbe International Airport or at any over land boarder. Foreign exchange and ATM facilities are available at the airport. Our company will arrange your airport transfer to the hotel. 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 shillings. Though 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 towns.
Traveler’s 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. A few hotels and safari lodges accept American Express cards.
Language
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.