For Uganda is of no single doubt the pearl of Africa, its native
wildlife hiding in the deep national parks, the majestic mountains, beautiful
landscape and the world’s famous lakes and rivers all present thrilling
experiences to both international and local travelers on safaris in Uganda.
Tours in Uganda
need preparation, they are not something that is simply just bumped into and
think of cherished moments. Wise travelers intending to visit Uganda require some bit of planning because Uganda safaris are unlike any other
tour ever taken elsewhere, it needs one to be ready.
However if you are planning on a gorilla safari in Uganda or a wildlife vacation, and wondering on
which background knowledge you need to know before the trip, here are some
general travel tips in Uganda that enable visitors to peacefully enjoy their
stay in the country.
Visas. All visitors to Uganda MUST have a valid visa that is
in line with the national immigration laws and formalities. Some travelers
choose to opt for the East African tourist visa as it allows travel through all
the east African countries of Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania as well as Uganda. The
Ugandan visa charges start from 50 USD and for one to obtain it must have a
valid yellow fever immunization card.
Best time to travel
to Uganda. The country’s climate is good all year round making it very
possible for Uganda tours at any
time of the year. There are two rainy seasons in October and November then even
in mid-March to the end of May, however this is no reason to reschedule your
trip as it generally rains for one or two hours. So the shiniest months of June
to September make the high season for trips in Uganda. In such a season, numbers of tourists flock Uganda and there is
a lot of competition, actually, permits in this season are always booked months
before.
Culture in Uganda.
In order to avoid the cultural shock, it’s very vital to understand the culture
of the people of the community that you are going to visit. Uganda being a
multicultural country with more than 50 tribes, the least the travelers
wouldn’t wish to experience would be a cultural shock. Understanding the
culture also prevents resilience from the local communities.
About the accommodation in Uganda, note that it is categorized in different options depending on
the on the quality of services offered. The luxury lodges present high end
quality services of five star hotel, though they are also the most highly
priced accommodation services. The budget lodges are the cheap ones with
relatively good services, and the mid-range are the mediocre options.
What to pack for a safari
in Uganda is also a very common question that visitors coming to the
country always ask themselves. Packing wisely is key in any trip to be held.
Tourists planning to embark on a holiday vacation in Uganda should not forget a headlamp, an external or solar charger, few
hearty snacks, both sweaters and light clothes as the weather can change in no
time, small hand sanitizer, and travel documents especially the photocopies and
other personal requirements.
The moment to step into Uganda, don’t forget to change
money. Most places outside Kampala and Entebbe don’t accept credit cards, just
buy the US dollars and change it to Uganda shillings at the many Forex bureaus
in and around Kampala and Entebbe. Having done that, transactions while on Uganda trips will be eased.
Road transport in the dominant type of transfer in Uganda,
so be sure of using road means of transport like vehicles, boda bodas, bicycles
or even foot, every now and then on Uganda adventures. Note that also the road conditions are not good especially if a
trip goes to deep villages, however, they are the hikes in the feeder roads,
getting of a good road to a bumpy road to the park that make the whole
experience so unique and exciting.
The health concern. It is supremely important for one to
seek for medical advice from their local health practitioner before coming for
any visit in Uganda to receive all
the appropriate vaccinations. Hepatitis A and B, tetanus, rabies, Meningitis
and yellow fever vaccinations are strongly recommended. Travelers also need to
carry anti malaria tablets and insect repellents for a safe stay in Uganda.
Food in Uganda is
majorly featured by local cuisines though these are also delicious in a unique
way and a taste of the Ugandan delicacies leaves visitors finger licking. Almost all streets in Uganda are filled with
vendors selling fresh fruits like mangoes, water melons, pineapples, bananas and
many others, you could also have a taste. However, still for those that don’t
wish to taste the local cuisine, international delicacies are always available.
Remember that there is always no right time, stop waiting
for the perfect time to travel. Whether you have time or not, it’s sometimes
good to wander in a strange land. Its now, book a Uganda Safari.
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