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UGANDA, THE PEARL OF AFRICA, GIFTED BY NATURE is a land of contrast. Uganda lies on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, is land-locked and lies at the center of Africa. The Equator, that divides the globe into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, runs through the beautiful country. The Northern part of the country is semi-arid except where the Albert Nile runs through whereas the rest of the country is extremely fertile.
Fine parks and wildlife, an attractive countryside with tremendous mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and waterfalls; and a rich cultural background among the people grace Uganda, making it a home away from home for any visitor Dappled with wildlife. Serene undulating hills of tea plantations, lush but ordered, give way to tangled jungle and rainforest with the musical accompaniment of chaotic, cacophonous birdlife. Uganda is alive with these contrasts: yet silent elephants, disappearing like a vapour behind the trees, the chimpanzees crashing about the forest canopy, the lugubrious gorilla, chewing thoughtfully in the bamboo thickets.
This is my country. Let us show you the Uganda we know and love.

FACTS ABOUT UGANDA

Capital City: Kampala, 1.5 million inhabitants
Total Area: 236,040 sq km's.
Area under water: 36,330 sq km's.
Area (land) : 199,710 sq km's.
Population: 25 million people (2005)
Languages: English (official), Luganda, Bantu Languages, Nilotic languages and Swahili.
Religions: Roman Catholics 33%, Protestants 33%, Moslems 16%, Others 17% (including Pentecostal which has gained a lot of followers; traditional beliefs are also important).
Average Family Income: about Us $ 200 per annum
Government: Republic.
Independence Date: 9th of October 1962 .
Industry: Brewing, Sugar factories, Coffee and Tea factories, Cotton and Textile, Fish, Tobacco, Cement, soft drinks, plastics, soaps and beauty care, pharmaceutical, wood and housing.
Agriculture: Coffee, Tea, Cotton, Vanilla, Millet, Milk, Poultry, Goat Meat, Fruits.
Minerals: Copper, Cobalt, Limestone, Salt.
Climate: Tropical

HISTORY

Uganda’s recent history was, however, scarred by a descent into chaos and anarchy from the early 1970s until 1986. Untold numbers died; skilled people of both African and Asian origin fled overseas; residents of towns sought refuge in the country-side eking out a bare survival existence. Institutions of excellence collapsed. Buildings, roads, factories and farms were destroyed, or fell into disrepair.
Under His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda has tremendously recovered. Law and order have been restored; security for travelers is one of the top priorities, the economy is booming, facilities for various tourists are mostly restored and it is once again a fine place to visit.

CLIMATE

For most of the year, Uganda is sunny with temperatures rarely rising above 29 degrees. The average temperature is about 26 degrees, with a maximum of 18-35 degrees and minimum of 8-23 degrees depending on the part of the country. Uganda's weather conditions are ideal, ranging from the warmth of the lowland areas to the coolness of the highlands in the South West Kigezi.
The rain season is April-May and October-November up to December. Rainfall ranges between 500mm to 2500 mm and the relative humidity is 70% -100%. The best advisable period to travel to Uganda is the dry season from June to September and from December to March.

HOW TO REACH UGANDA BY FLIGHT

There are several airlines companies flying to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. The most important from Europe are SN Brussels, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways. Other companies are Kenyan Airways, Emirates, Egypt Air, South African Airways. There are no direct flights from USA.

WHERE TO GO

The best period to visit Uganda are the dry seasons from December to March and from June to September. October – November and April-May are considered period of rain. However tourism to Uganda is not seasonal, and road conditions and temperature are stable along the year.

LUGGAGE

We shall advise you to travel light as most of the trip will be on the safari vehicles. Remember your hand bag for the trekking.

DOCUMENTS AND VISA ENTRY FEES

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport you will exhibit a passport valid for at least six months from departure. Entry Visa will be directly released at the airport through the payment of 30$ US or 30 Euros for one month validity. You are not requested to purchase a multiple visa entry unless previous different arrangement. The passport must be accompanied by a valid international certification of Yellow Fever.

HEALTH REQUIRMENTS

It is compulsory only the vaccination against Yellow Fever, which should be completed at least three weeks before arrival and it is valid for ten year.
It is advisable to follow the prophylaxis against malaria, starting one week before departure and to be completed for the four following weeks after leaving. Please contact your doctor for advise on the best available prophylaxis. For whom decides not to take the prophylaxis it is advisable to be very careful about mosquitoes and by using skin repellents.
We recommend you to bring with you the personal medicines in your luggage, including eyewash and anti diarrhoea.

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES

The Ugandan currency is the Shilling (UShg). In 2006 it was exchanged on the average as following: 1 € = 2.200 UShg, 1 US$ = 1.800 UShg.
Make sure that you are travelling with dollar banknotes series prior year 2000, as these are exchanged at a lower rate.
You can exchange your values upon arrival in Kampala or/and during the journey.
International Credit Cards are only accepted in Kampala and main hotels, however it might require long processing and extra commissions. Credit Cards “Electron” are not accepted.

DRESS

Dress is mainly informal and should be light as well as practical, like long trousers, t-shirts, trekking shoes. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings and shirts/jumpers in the evening are better helping against mosquitoes. Light rain jacket for the rain is necessary.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Do not forget sun glasses, hat, sun protection products (the sun at the Equator can cause you some inconvenience), torch for evening, insects repellents, swimming custom, hand bag, binoculars for game drives and birding. Moreover bring with you disinfectant products for the hands and face.

CAMERAS

In Uganda it is easy to purchase films in town and in Kampala you can find the bacteries for digital cameras. It is prohibited to take photographs of military and State buildings and military personnel. It is allowed to take photographs and filming for personal reasons and not commercial within the national parks and mountains gorillas.

TELEPHONES

Uganda has a well developed mobile phone network as well as telephone boxes.

ROADS

Uganda has a developed network of tarmac roads connecting Kampala with the main towns and regions. However, in national parks the roads are not tarmac but generally well maintained