National parks in Uganda

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Enjoy our best National parks in Uganda for 21-days. This tour brings you the best of Uganda wildlife parks: where the savannah meets the rainforest. Among the safari animals you will see are the savannah animals of Uganda (lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and leopard), as well as up to 16 primate species, including gorillas and chimpanzees!

This Uganda Safari tour specifically includes the most important and well-known places like National parks in Uganda and Uganda Safari parks: Jinja, the source of the River Nile. Sipi Falls, Safari in Uganda Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park, Safari Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.

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Activities In This Adventure Traveling African Safari

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In Mgahinga National Park, see the Golden Monkeys on the Volcanoes’ slopes.
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Enjoy the peace and beauty of Lake Mutanda and Lake Bunyonyi, two of Uganda’s most stunning lakes.
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To get up close and personal with the wildlife, go on a game walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
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Visit the locals and pygmies to learn about their culture and way of life.
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In Jinja, visit the Nile River’s origins. You can go white water rafting on the Nile if you dare.
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The highest waterfall in Uganda, Sipi Falls, is a must-see.
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Safaris in Uganda offer game drives (safaris) through the savannahs. Murchison Falls, Uganda Safaris Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park are worth visiting.

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Day 1

Entebbe – Kampala

Once you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our guide will be there to greet you and then transport you to your respective Uganda Safari Lodges for the night.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Lake Heights Hotel (BB) or Lake Victoria View Guest House (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Lake Victoria Hotel (BB) or Protea Hotel (BB)

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Day 2

Kampala – Jinja

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Following a breakfast, we will drive you to Jinja Safari in Uganda, where you will go on a walk along the River Nile to see the source of the Nile River and National parks in Uganda. Following that, we will go on a community safari to interact with the Ugandan people in nearby villages. Additionally, you can participate in optional activities like white water rafting, kayaking, quad biking, and horse riding, but please let us know in advance so that we can make a reservation for you, especially during peak season.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Nile Porch (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: The Haven (FB)

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Day 3

Jinja – Sipi Falls

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Following that, we travel to Sipi Falls, where we can observe Mount Elgon’s (4321) crater landscape. Embark on a scenic hike to the three largest waterfalls in Uganda (100 meters). This National parks in Uganda is well-known for its breathtaking landscapes and charming villages.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Lacam Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Sipi River Lodge FB

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Day 4

Sipi Falls – Lira

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After an early breakfast, we will depart for a safari in Uganda Lira, where we will stop at the Nyero Rock Paintings, which date back to the Iron Age. Lira is a pleasant town with numerous markets, cafes, and other attractions. We make a few pit stops along the way to meet some of the people from Uganda.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Margaritha Palace Hotel (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Lillian Towers (FB)

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Day 5

Lira – Murchison Falls National Park

Today, we begin our journey to the safari in Uganda, stopping first at Murchison Falls National Park, our first safari Uganda destination, before continuing on to Karuma Falls, which is located along the River Nile. We embark on our first Uganda Safari adventure in the late afternoon, along with a visit to chimpanzees (safari).
The Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda’s most beautiful parks, home to some of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls. In addition to the Nile, which features the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the entire river is forced through a narrow gorge and plummets 60 meters, one of the most popular attractions is Victoria Falls. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and possibly leopards while on your safari adventure like National parks in Uganda.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Lira – Murchison Falls National Park
HIGH BUDGET: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge (FB)

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Day 6

Murchison Falls National Park

Early in the morning, you will embark on a Uganda Safari Vacation game drive, followed by an afternoon Safari Uganda boat ride on the Victoria Nile, which will take you all the way to the base of the Victoria Falls.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Pakuba Safari Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge (FB)

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Day 7

Murchison Falls National Park

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Early morning boat trip on the Nile to the Delta, followed by an afternoon Uganda safari vacations game drive, are highlights of this Uganda safari vacations experience. The National parks in Uganda contains the highest concentration of wildlife in Murchison Falls, and the boat provides an excellent platform from which to observe it. Additionally, this is the location where the elusive Shoebill Stork can be found.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Pakuba Safari Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge (FB)

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Day 8

Murchison Falls National Park – Hoima

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We will go on a game drive early in the morning and then visit the top of the falls afterward. In the late afternoon, we will drive to Hoima Town, where it is also possible to visit Budongo Forest, where we can go for a jungle walk and see monkeys and birds, as well as other wildlife (optional).
MEDIUM BUDGET: Hoima Cultural Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Hoima Cultural Lodge (FB)

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Day 9

Hoima – Kibale Forest

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After an early morning game drive in Uganda Safari Park, you will travel to the top of the falls of National parks in Uganda, where you will spend the remainder of the day. Towards the end of the afternoon, we will drive to Hoima Town, where it is possible to visit Budongo Forest, where we can take a jungle walk and see monkeys and other wildlife (optional).
MEDIUM BUDGET: Kibale Guest Cottages (BB) or Kibale Forest Camp (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Primate Lodge (FB)

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Day 10

Kibale Forest

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Later in the day or early in the morning, you will go on a chimpanzee tracking expedition. Although this 1-hour tracking can be upgraded to a Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, which is a full day of tracking, this is not recommended.
We can also organize a community walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for those who are interested in primates and birds and are willing to put in the effort to go on another walk. Additionally, it is possible to visit the locals or to see the crater lakes of National parks in Uganda.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Kibale Guest Cottages (BB) or Kibale Forest Camp (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Primate Lodge (FB)

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Day 11

Kibale Forest – Semuliki National Park

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After visiting one of the crater lakes, you will be transferred to Semuliki National Park, where you can see Sempaya Hot Springs. A truly unique location, Semuliki is also the only lowland jungle in East Africa, and it is a part of the Congo ecosystem.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Rwenzori View Guesthouse (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Mountains of Moon (FB)

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Day 12

Semuliki National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upon arrival at Safari Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will be taken on a game drive through the park, stopping to photograph the Uganda Equator before continuing to the afternoon game drive.
A visit to Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most rewarding experiences because it offers the opportunity to see various wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and leopards.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Kasenyi Safari Camp (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)

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Day 13

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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An early morning game drive in Uganda will be included, as will an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. It is also possible to participate in a Lion Tracking Experience while on your safari in Uganda.
In Uganda, Kazinga Channel is one of the most popular tourist destinations, and it is home to the world’s highest concentration of hippos.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Kasenyi Safari Camp (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)

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Day 14

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha

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You will go on a game drive in the park in the early morning hours, with the option of going chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge. A game drive through Safari Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the south, in search of tree-climbing lions, will be conducted later in the afternoon.
Ishasha is home to four lion pride, each of which climbs the trees. The Topis, which are unique to Ishasha National Park and cannot be found anywhere else in the world, is the other major attraction of the park.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Ishasha Jungle Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp (FB)

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Day 15

Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable

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Taking an early morning safari in Ishasha, we see the tree-climbing lions, and then we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through interesting villages and taking in some breathtaking views of the mountains along the way. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a spectacular jungle that is home to numerous monkey species. Mountains Gorillas can be found nowhere else on this planet besides Bwindi and the Virunga National Park. MEDIUM BUDGET: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (BB) * HIGH BUDGET: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB) *
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Day 16

Bwindi Impenetrable

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You will depart early morning for Gorilla Safari Uganda tracking with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! One hour will be spent with them. And you will have an experience you will never forget. MEDIUM BUDGET: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (BB) * HIGH BUDGET: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB) *
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Day 17

Bwindi Impenetrable – Lake Mutanda

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You will be transferred to Lake Mutanda, which is considered one of Uganda’s most beautiful destinations. During clear weather, the three volcanoes can be seen in the distance. In addition to relaxing at the lodge, you may participate in the following activities (one activity is included): a boat trip on Lake Victoria, a walk along the lake or to the local Ugandans, a swim, or a visit to the pygmies.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Mutanda Lake Resort (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Chameleon Hill Lodge (FB)

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Day 18

Lake Mutanda and Mgahinga National Park – Lake Bunyonyi

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You will then travel to Magahinga National Park, where you will participate in one of the activities available there, or you will stay near the lake and participate in one of the activities available there. Today’s schedule includes one activity. A nature walk, a birding or primate walk, visiting the golden monkeys, or climbing one of the volcanoes are all options for visitors to Mgahinga National Park’s activities list. Your next destination is Lake Bunyonyi, where you will spend the night on the shores of Uganda’s most beautiful lake.
As part of the Virunga Volcanoes and bordering Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga National Park is a protected area in the Virunga Volcanoes. Aside from Mountain Gorillas, the golden monkeys of Mgahinga National Park, a subspecies of the Blue Monkey, are the main attractions in the park.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Bird Nest (FB)

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Day 19

Lake Bunyonyi

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If you want to do something different, you can go for a nature walk, go bird watching, go canoeing, go swimming, or visit the Ugandan community. You will have a full day on Lake Bunyonyi to do whatever you want. There is only one activity included.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Bird Nest (FB)

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Day 20

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

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After an early breakfast, make your way to Lake Mburo National Park, where you will go on a game drive with Uganda Safari Vacations in the afternoon. In addition, a boat trip on Lake Victoria is available through Safari Uganda. If you want to see leopards, you can go on a Night Safari in Uganda, which is a game drive with a high chance of success.
Lake Mburo National Park is one of only two national parks in Uganda that has zebras, and it is also one of the only Uganda Safari parks that has impalas. Walking safaris are possible because there are no elephants and only one male lion in the area.
MEDIUM BUDGET: Mburo Safari Lodge (BB)
HIGH BUDGET: Mihingo Lodge (FB)

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Day 21

Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe

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You start the day with a game drive, and then if you have time left, you can go on a game walk to see the Uganda Safari’s wildlife. To conclude the safari, we drive you to Entebbe International Airport, where your outbound flight awaits you. We can stop to take photos at the Uganda Equator, which lies between Uganda and Tanzania. MEDIUM BUDGET: Flight (End of service) HIGH BUDGET: Flight (End of service)
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LODGES

* Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking we will choose where to sleep in Bwindi. There are 4 areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. LEGEND: BB = Bed and Breakfast / HB = Half Board / FB = Full Board
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LODGES WE USE FOR MEDIUM BUDGET

Buhoma: Buhoma Haven Lodge (BB)
Ruhija: Gorilla Mist Camp (BB)
Nkuringo: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (BB)
Rushaga: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (BB)

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LODGES WE USE FOR HIGH BUDGET

Buhoma: Mahogany Springs (FB) Ruhija: Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (FB) Nkuringo: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (FB) Rushaga: Gorilla Safari Lodge (FB)

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Services Included In This Safari

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Airport Transfers

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Accommodations with meals mentioned

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Bottled drinking water

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Private 4×4 custom built safari vehicle

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knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel

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Entrance fees to the included National Parks

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Activities mentioned as included

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Services Excluded from This Safari

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Flights

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Visa

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All optional activities

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Insurances

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Meals not mentioned and beverages

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Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

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Transport

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Transport is provided in are Toyota 4wd Land-cruiser, Mini-Van with pop-up roof for excellent game viewing.
IN addition to this private 4×4 custom built safari vehicle you will be accompanied by a highly experienced driver, which allow to you see the best of what the Uganda wildlife has to offer.

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Responsible African Safari In Uganda

Uganda is rich in natural and cultural resources. However, many of its citizens live in abject poverty, with electricity and running water still in short supply in many parts of the country. The promotion of responsible tourism in Uganda is one method of reaching the country's largely rural population and assisting them in conserving their lands and the wildlife that coexists with them. Gorillas, like everyone else, require our assistance - whether it's to protect them from something as minor as a common cold or something as monumental as oil drilling.
Being in Uganda can feel like such a privilege at times... It's difficult not to feel overwhelmed when you're surrounded by spectacular volcanic landscapes, wildlife that many of us grew up dreaming of seeing with our own eyes, and some of the continent's most friendly, welcoming people who make you feel like a VIP wherever you go. Uganda does everything in its power to accommodate visitors, and as visitors, we owe it to ourselves to try to reciprocate this generosity in some way.
Even though the country is extraordinarily rich in terms of biodiversity and culture, it remains economically impoverished. In Uganda, more than 80 percent of the population lives in rural areas, with the vast majority of them employed as subsistence farmers. Throughout the years, the country has been battered by military coups, murderous dictators, HIV epidemics, and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a guerilla army led by Joseph Kony that waged a nearly two-decade-long insurgency in the country's northern regions. However, even though these events are no longer taking place, their consequences continue to be felt in poverty rates, illiteracy, lack of access to education, inadequate infrastructure, and orphaned children. Even though Uganda appears to fit the "poor but happy" narrative that so many travelers adore, complete with beaming faces, energetic dances, and excitable children, it's worth doing some research on the country's history, speaking with your tour guide, and learning more about the realities of daily Ugandan life before being sucked in quite so quickly by those winning smiles.

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Activism

When you book your Uganda Safari Vacations tour with Sight View Safaris – to any of our destinations – Sight View Safaris will donate 50% of its profits got from the tour and support the projects of its charity organization that supports Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Single H.I.V Infected and Affected Mothers, Left out Youth, Abandoned Elderly people standing on their 2 own feet by attaining vocational skills and formal education, so as to improve on the standards of living, so with this strategy, you transform indirectly the poor dependents people to inter-dependent, making this world safe for the next generation.

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

Travelling to Uganda

From Europe and America, you can travel to Entebbe in Uganda both by the African towns of Addis Ababa, Kigali or Nairobi or through the Middle East, passing through Dubai or Doha.

Uganda culture
As in several African nations, it’s common for Ugandans to exchange warm welcomes before starting into the subject of discussion. To be kind, you should adhere to this cultural tradition, even if you’re requesting a stranger on the road for ways. Public displays of love are viewed as impolite in Uganda: so restrain your desire towards your companion. Ugandan women tend to wear conservatively, covering long clothes and skirts that hide their knees.
Languages in Uganda
Uganda has 43 languages, Luganda is the common broadly spoken, and Swahili and English are the official languages. Most cultivated Ugandans talk English, and in sightseer destinations, most utmost people will speak English.
Is Uganda safe?
Uganda is ordinarily a secure and calm country, but few points are to be knowledgeable of. When in cities and towns, use the equal care that you would everywhere; don’t display your valuables, be conscious of your bag when you’re in full areas and don’t forget valuables in your vehicle. Be mindful when you’re walking or driving in darkness. Avoid political displays in cities. Travel carefully if you’re travelling near the frontier with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as there have been extreme conflicts in the region.
Changing money in Uganda
Uganda’s money is the Ugandan shilling. US dollars are broadly admitted for hotel activities, park access payments and safari activities. The dollars need to be more modern than 2003 and have no cuts on them. Uganda is a cash nation: many resorts and restaurants in Uganda don’t receive credit cards, and payment for park expenses and grants are in cash, so always have sufficient cash with you. There are ATMs positioned in towns over the country, but if you’re moving to isolated regions, it’s good sense to go with sufficient cash to pay for everything you will want.
Shopping in Uganda
Kampala, Entebbe and Jinja have the widest choice of artworks, handicrafts, curio stores and shops. In Kampala, Exposure Africa is the biggest craft “community” in the town, where you’ll encounter everything from wooden carvings to sandals, baskets and ornaments. In contrast, the Friday handicraft fair on Ggaba Road is a famous spot to browse handcrafted arts sold by artisans. A buying highlight in Kampala is Banana Boat, with three distinct sections, where you’ll discover upcycled paper goods and jewels and other wonderful arts. In Entebbe, there’s the Entebbe Crafts Village with 20 stalls retailing ornaments, dresses, sculptures and memorials, and numerous additional curio stores. In Jinja, attend Kilombera Workshop for cotton textiles or browse footpath stalls for sandals, handbags, drums and portraits.
Visa requirements and fees

Most utmost visitants will be required to obtain a visa for Safari to Uganda. You managed to obtain a visa on landing in Uganda, however this is no longer the situation. You presently need to ask for an electronic visa online before your journey. Go to https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ to demand. A single-entry visa costs US$50, and a six-month multiple entry visa costs US$100.7
If you’re travelling to Rwanda and Kenya on the same trip, then apply for the 90-day multiple-entry East African Tourist Visa, which includes all three countries and charges US$100.

Health and emergencies
To stay healthful in Uganda, you should take bottled or treated water and avoid having any unpeeled fruits or vegetables. If you consume street meat, make sure that you purchase it from an occupied vendor and have a high meat turnover to guarantee that it’s good, and observe that the meat is prepared in your presence. Uganda has a high risk of malaria. You should get antimalarial medicine and limit mosquito bites by applying repellent on your skin and dresses, using long clothes and shirts in the early morning and evenings, and napping under a mosquito net.
Health care system
Uganda has both government and private healthcare amenities. Government healthcare offices are understaffed and require medical supplies and medications. Suppose you have a health difficulty or medical danger. In that case, you should attend a private clinic or hospital, where you’ll be required to compensate for your medicine and later receive reimbursement by your travel insurance.
Medical emergencies
If your medical emergency is not severe, then get to the nearest city and try to find a private clinic or hospital. For more severe emergencies, unless you’re in Kampala and can reach a private clinic, you need to reach a medical evacuation service (such as MAF on +256 772 777 208), which will carry you by plane to the closest private hospital for treatment.
Food and tipping in Uganda
Tipping in Uganda is not required, but multiple travellers give tips – and this additional money assists increase the livelihood of people operating in the tourism business. For restaurants, you can tip 10% for excellent service, and if you want to tip a taxi driver, you can round up your expense.

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