What no one tells you is how surprisingly and beautifully green Uganda is. This heavenly garden of Africa is almost like a shock of emerald flora. The republic of Uganda covers 91,134 square miles and is situated right on top of the Equator between Zaire and Kenya in East Africa. Uganda At A Glance will give the best guide to Uganda Safaris.
Capital City And Major Towns
Kampala. Major cities and towns Gulu, Jinja, Lira, Mbarara, Mbale, Masaka.
Borders
Uganda is a landlocked country situated on the equator in East Africa. Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) is in the west border of the country while Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east and Rwanda and Tanzania to the south.
Population
31,367,972 (2008 est.)
Climate
Uganda exhibits moderate temperature throughout the year. The average daily temperature of Kampala is around 18 to 25 [degrees] C. Uganda experiences two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semi-arid in the northeast.
Ethnic Make-Up
- Baganda 16.9%
- Banyakole 9.5%
- Basoga 8.4%
- Bakiga 6.9%
- Iteso 6.4%
- Langi 6.1%
- Acholi 4.7%
- Bagisu 4.6%
- Lugbara 4.2%
- Bunyoro 2.7%
- other 29.6% (2002 census)
Religion
The country's motto is "For God and My Country", the Constitution provides that Uganda is a secular country.
- Roman Catholic 41.9%
- Protestant 42% (Pentecostal 4.6%, Anglican 35.9%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.5%)
- Muslim 12.1%
- other 3.1%,
- none 0.9% (2002 census)
Language
Ugandans use some 40 indigenous languages the most common being Luganda and Luo. But, English is the official language of Uganda. Though, Swahili is also commonly spoken.
Dressing
Uganda has no winter. So they wear lightweight clothing all year-round. Daytime temperatures are generally warm to hot, and evenings be comparatively cooler, especially at higher altitudes.
If you’re dressed scantily or improperly, it'll be considered as an insult by local tradition.
National Events & Calendar
Here’s a list of public holidays in Uganda.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 26: Liberation Day
- March 8: International Women's Day
- April 6: Good Friday
- April 9: Easter Monday
- May 1: Labour Day
- June 3: Martyr's Day
- June 9: National Heroes Day
- Date variable: Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
- October 9: Independence Day
- Date variable: Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 26: Boxing Day
Communications
- The country code for Uganda is +256.
- Uganda uses Telephone, telex, fax and airmail services to connect all parts of the world. International direct dialing is available in all major centers.
- Public call boxes in post offices and main towns operate on a card system.
- There are several cellular companies operating in Uganda and roaming works nearly in all major cities and towns.
- Also, you’ll find ample internet cafes in all the major city centers.
Travelling To Uganda
By air
Entebbe International Airport, 40 km away from the capital Kampala. A number of international airlines are connected to this airport.
Driving
An international driving license is mandatory in Uganda. Driving is on the left-hand side and traffic signs are international.
Public transport
Buses and taxis operate in almost all towns.
Entry Requirements
- A valid passport.
- Visa to enter the country
- Three-month single-entry tourist visas are available in all Ugandan embassies (price may be subjected to nationality).
Health Certification
- Visitors arriving from areas affected with yellow fever and cholera must produce certificates of inoculation.
- Malaria and bilharzia are endemic.
Vaccinations
A number of vaccinations are recommended before visiting Uganda (check with your doctor in advance).
Malaria
Malaria is endemic in tropical Africa and protection against it is necessary.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS is a serious problem throughout Africa.
Medical Insurance
Travelers to Uganda are recommended to obtain valid and up-to-date medical insurance prior to arrival.
Security
All in all, Uganda Is A Safe Country To Travel In. The Ugandans are warm-hearted and generous people. They are always eager to help visitors get the most out of their stay. Uganda is a multi-democratic and is a politically stable country. Embark a single most rewarding Uganda Safaris with Gazelle Safaris Africa. For more Uganda At A Glance info visit our website and get the best option to explore Uganda Travel Guide.
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Quick Facts About Uganda
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda which includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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Plan Your Trip
Uganda is a fast-growing Africa safari destination that is seeing ever-growing numbers of travellers. If you’re eying this destination for your next trip, we’ll give you easy steps to planning a successful safari trip to Uganda, the gorilla nation. It’s time to plan your Uganda Safari Tours.
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People
Uganda is inhabited by a large variety of ethnic groups, namely “Nilotic North” and the “Bantu South.” Bantu speakers form the largest portion of Uganda’s population. Of these, the Ganda remain the largest ethnic group, constituting one-sixth of the total national population.
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Money
The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (USh), though most tour operators and hotels quote in US dollars. ATMs are abundant and US dollars are widely accepted. US dollars are the most useful hard currency, however euros and pounds sterling are also widely accepted.
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Geography
Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa, and bordered by the DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Tanzania. Uganda averages about 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above sea level, and while much of its border is lakeshore.
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Activities
Africa Safari Adventure Activities you can do in Uganda includes Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sport Fishing, Mountaineering and Hiking, Zip-lining, Horse Back Riding, Quad Biking, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle & Boat Cruise etc.
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Weather
Uganda enjoys tropical weather which is perfect all year round with temperatures between 16-28°C for most of the year. The dry season is experienced from December to February and June to July. The wet season is from September to November and March to May.
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Transport
The main international airport is at Entebbe, Uganda’s former capital, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Kampala. By the end of the 20th century, air travel had expanded to include major international carriers as well as numerous local air companies, which serviced the interior of the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Although Uganda has a long turbulent history of wars and massacre, those are days of the past. Now it is one of the safest countries to visit. Moreover, the Ugandan people are very warm, welcoming and hospitable. One visit and your heart will forever belong to Uganda.
Uganda is an all year destination. However the best months are June-Oct, Dec-Feb.
The Uganda Safari Cost depends on several factors however the average cost of Uganda safari can come up to 700$ along with 900$ for accommodations per head.
Nicknamed as the “ Pearl of Africa '' Uganda is a very beautiful country with awesome landscapes, the array of wildlife, rainforests and several mesmerizing lakes and rivers.
With an array of wildlife and housing some of the rarest and endangered species, Uganda is home to no less than 10 National parks and 12 National Reserves.
Uganda Safaris offer various tourist accommodations in the form of safari camps and campsites in all the popular Uganda National Parks along with hotels to hostels suiting every budget.
For gorilla trekking, you’ve to hike through difficult terrain, water bodies, thick vegetation, hills and valleys. The activity can possess some initial challenges but in the end, it’ll be rewarding.
Uganda has more than half of the remaining Gorilla Population spread out in 5 Sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable forest giving travelers more choices. Gorilla Permits in Uganda are much cheaper than those in Rwanda giving tourists more value for money.
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Uganda Safari Itineraries
11 Days The Gem Of Africa Safari
Nairobi | Masai Mara Game Reserve | Lake Naivasha | Aberdares National Park | Lake Nakuru |
Kenya Wildlife Safari
11 Days From $ 3277
4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari
Kigali | Franco-Rwanda cultural Centre | Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
4 Days From $ 2,470
7 Days 6 Nights Cape Town & Johannesburg
Table Mountain Cable Way | Ameera Yacht | Cape Point | Funicular Train Ride | Seal Island
South Africa Luxury Safari
7 Days From $ 1037
7 Days The Kenya Adventure Safari
Nairobi | Meru National Park | Olpajeta Ranch | Lake Nakuru National Park | Masai Mara Game Reserve
Kenya Wildlife Safari
7 Days From $ 2297
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari
Kigali Genocide Memorial Site | Virunga Lodge | Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village |
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
5 days From $ 4220
3 days 2 Nights Gorilla Express From Kampala
Kampala | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest | Entebbe
Uganda Gorilla Safaris
3 Days From $2,580
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