Uganda Travel Guide 🇺🇬
Complete travel guide to Uganda — gorilla trekking, Nile River, Lake Victoria, savannas & the Pearl of Africa
🌤 Live Weather — Kampala
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Kampala
🌍 Geography Lakes · Savanna · Mountains
💱 Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
🗣 Language English · Swahili
⏱ Time Zone GMT +3
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 240V
Uganda is famous for mountain gorilla trekking and wildlife.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa required E-visa available Visa on arrival- Visa required for most travelers
- E-visa available online
- Yellow fever certificate mandatory
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Jun–Sep Dry season — best for safaris
🌤 Dec–Feb Short dry season
🌧 Mar–May Long rains
🦍 Gorilla trekking Best in dry months
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–55 / ₹2,900–₹4,600
- 🏨 Mid-range — $90–140 / ₹7,500–₹11,500
- 🦍 Gorilla permits — $700+
Gorilla permits must be booked in advance.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Murchison Falls National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park Lake Victoria Jinja (Source of Nile) Rwenzori Mountains🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights for safaris
- Shared taxis & buses
- 4×4 vehicles for parks
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — MTN · Airtel
- Good 4G coverage in cities
- Tourist SIMs available
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels
- Mobile money very popular
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Matoke (banana dishes)
- Luwombo
- Rolex (chapati wrap)
- Grilled meats
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Petty theft in cities
- Follow wildlife safety rules
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Kampala
- Day 2 — Murchison Falls safari
- Day 3 — Queen Elizabeth NP
- Day 4 — Bwindi gorilla trekking
- Day 5 — Lake Bunyonyi relaxation
❓ FAQs
Is Uganda safe for tourists?
Yes, especially in safari areas.
Do I need a gorilla permit?
Yes, permits are mandatory.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is widely spoken.
What is Uganda best known for?
Gorilla trekking and wildlife.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 112
🚑 Ambulance 912
🔥 Fire 999
🩺 Tourist Help Uganda Tourism Board
🎟 Tours & Activities in Uganda
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