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Money and banks
Submitted by M14145 on 2007-04-25 00:57:39
Uganda's banking system is backward. Credit cards can only be used in a few banks, almost all in Kampala. Travelers cheques are a ripoff and can be used in very few places. Euro's and dollars can easily be changed at reasonable rates in all
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Dress Code in Uganda
Submitted by M17867 on 2009-09-29 01:53:01
Ugandans normally appreciate people who dress decently especially the Ladies. They appreciate them when they put on long clothes like skirts, trousers, dresses.
Due to the warm weather in Uganda, normally light clothes are ideal. But as well light
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Tips for Travellers to Tanzania
Submitted by M18789 on 2009-04-20 13:05:08
Immunization and Health:
Visitors from countries infected with Cholera and Yellow fever must produce international certificates of vaccination; this is particularly relevant for those traveling from neighboring African countries.
The UK
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Never Miss in Uganda (I)
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:34:41
Places to visit in Uganda:
Jinja – the Source of the Nile, a short drive from Kampala, lots of places to stay, and for those of you brave enough, white water rafting.
Ssese Islands (just in case you haven’t had enough of living on an island!) –
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Never Miss in Uganda (II)
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:34:28
Places to visit in Uganda:
Fort Portal – the town you drive through before getting to Kibale. Lots of lovely places to stay and wonderful views of the Rwenzori Mountain range (or “Mountains of the Moon” as they are also known).
Rwenzori
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Health Issues in Uganda
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:36:38
An International Inoculation Certificate against Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an endemic Yellow Fever area. It is highly recommended that you be innioculated against Yellow Fever as Uganda has a tropical climate and is considered a
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Business Hours & Public Holidays in Uganda
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:40:15
Business hours:
- Government offices are open from 08h00 to 16h30, Monday to Friday, closing for lunch from 13h00 to 14h00.
- Bank hours vary from bank to bank but most are open from 08h30 - 14h30 Monday to Friday. Only some are open on Saturdays.
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Weather, Language, Tipping and Food in Uganda
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:46:39
Weather: Uganda is sunny most of the year, with temperatures rarely rising above 29oC. The heavy rainy season is March-May, light rainy season November-December, though there will always be a few hours of sunshine. June is usually dry, but showers
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Telephone, Internet and Electricity in Uganda
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:49:12
Telephone: The IDD code for Uganda is +256. MTN Uganda, Uganda Telecom (Mango), Zain, Warid Telecom and Orange operate cellular Networks on the 078, 077, 071, 075. 079 and 0702 prefixes respectively.
Internet: Internet access is available in in
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Official Currency, Banks and Exchanges in Uganda
Submitted by M19600 on 2009-09-02 00:57:01
Currency: The official currency for Uganda is the Uganda Shilling. Ugandan shilling notes of shs 500 and smaller are no longer legal tender and have been replaced with coins.
As of October 2005, the exchange rate between the shilling to the major
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Money Saving Tips in Uganda
Submitted by M17867 on 2009-09-29 02:04:34
Accomodation should be in budget settings. For example while in Kampala you can camp at the Backparker in Natete and even in the various National Parks are camping grounds. As well budget accomodation is available an example is Mweya Hostel in Queen
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Gorilla Tracking Tips
Submitted by M17867 on 2009-09-29 02:13:03
Gorilla tracking in Uganda is the most sought after tour activity in Uganda. It requires a permit to track the animals from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Therefore if your interested in tracking the gorillas, its always better to pay for the permit
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