The unit of currency is the Ugandan Shilling. Please check the latest exchange rates before you go to your destination. This will be a guideline. Please note you will get a better exchange rate in the bigger cities.Read More
In most of the cities it is possible to withdraw money from an ATM. Travelers Cheques are not widely accepted and it is very difficult or impossible to pay by credit card outside the cities. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preference. We advise to bring some Dollars for daily expenses and...Read More
Uganda visa information The Government of Uganda has an online visa application When you are visiting Uganda you must apply for a visa online: Go to the website https://visas.immigration.go.ug/Please make sure you have the following documents in .pdf, .jpeg, .png or .bmp format: a copy of your passport, copy of recent passport size photograph and a vaccination certificate (Yellow...Read More
On arrival on the airport our guide will be there waiting for you. During safari we use custom made safari vehicles, custom made for an optimal view of the wildlife. Safari vehicles (and small aircrafts) provide limited space for luggage. It is therefore recommended to travel with light bags since bulky suitcases will overload and...Read More
The Government of Uganda requires mandatory proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination for travelers 1 year of age and above. Travelers should possess a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (vaccine received at least 10 days ago) prior to entry into Uganda. Travelers who do not meet this requirement must be vaccinated at the Airport (with possibility...Read More
Your Room on the train Of all the modes of travel, I suspect that more books have been written and more films have been made about trains—yes, even more than ships, cars, and airplanes. And if you take the remarkable Rovos Rail in Africa, it’s plain to see why. Recall your fantasies of another age—dressing...Read More
A fossil discovery in 1924 revolutionized the search for human ancestors, leading scientists to Africa The Taung Child was killed by an eagle about three million years ago. (Image courtesy of Wikicommons) By Erin WaymanSMITHSONIANMAG.COMOCTOBER 17, 2011 If you know anything about human evolution, it’s probably that humans arose in Africa. But you may not know how...Read More
Long after western explorers first walked the vibrant red soil of Uganda and coined the well-established epithet “Pearl of Africa”, modern-day visitors still travel here to marvel at the country’s natural beauty, diverse wildlife and fascinating cultures. Uganda’s landscape is uniquely diverse. From the wildlife inhabited savannah plains to glacier covered mountains, from tracking endangered...Read More
lanning a Tanzanian safari can be a daunting prospect at first glance. Figuring out when to visit, which parks to include, where to stay, and how long to spend in each location can be a stressful task, but we’re here to help! This guide to planning your safari in Tanzania should give you plenty of...Read More
