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Helpful Information, Tips, Advice to make your stay in Uganda a delight.

Why visit Uganda?  Uganda is a bit under the radar when it comes to African Safari Travel and yet Uganda has more to offer than other African countries in a safe and secure setting.  It is one of the most bio-diverse countries in Africa, the highest snow capped mountain range in Africa, Rainforest Jungles, Savannas, the largest lake in Africa and home to half the endangered mountain gorillas in the world.

Things to do & See in Uganda:   Here are the top ten things to do and see in Uganda.  The Mountain Gorillas, the Rwenzori Mountains, White water rafting on the awesome Nile river, Chimpanzee tracking in the Jungle and more.  There is lots to do and see in Uganda.

Uganda Background Information:  Make your trip to Uganda more enjoyable by knowing something about the country.  You will find some historic background, current situation in the country.  What life is like for the average Ugandan, all designed to give you insight into the Pearl of Africa.

Flying to Uganda:  Uganda is serviced by many major international airlines from British Airways to KLM.  There are also African carriers from Air Kenya to South African Airlines.  Here you will find helpful terminal information that makes your arrival and departure easier.

Uganda Tourist Visas:  Getting your visa is actual quite simple.  Arrive here and purchase your tourist visa for the time of your visit right at the Immigration desk.  It costs you less than sending your passport to a Ugandan embassy and paying for the express mail coming and going.

Packing for Uganda:  Packing for Africa takes a it more planning than normal.  Especially if you are coming from Europe and have a baggage limitation compared to flying in from North America where the baggage allowance is more generous.

Uganda Travel Advice & Tips:  Practical advice for those planning to travel to Uganda. Here you will find safety tips, health tips, transportation tips, all designed to make your stay in Uganda trouble free.  It is our desire that you enjoy your journey to and in Uganda.

Money Tips for Uganda:  The Uganda Money Tips page covers ATM machines here in Uganda, the use of credit cards  here in Uganda, what currency to bring, Forex bureaus, banks, even a link to page where you can check the latest exchange rate.

Uganda Safety and Security Information:: Latest security update from Uganda regarding travelers to Uganda.  This includes travel alerts and advisories, the current situation, updated daily for you.  This includes the background to the July 11, 2010 deadly bombings in Kampala, Uganda.

Health Tips for Uganda:   What are choices regarding malaria prevention?  What not to eat?  How is the water?  What do to in a restaurant?  There are a lot of things you can do in order that you do not get ill while in Uganda.

Getting around Uganda:  Transportation in Uganda is readily available and usually quite affordable.  From Motorcycle taxis to self drive, you can travel across Uganda by bus, plane, or bus.  If you have not been here before, self drive is not suggested but hire a vehicle with driver for similar cost.

Uganda Weather: Find out what the weather is like in Kampala.  Get the mean temperatures of various cities and towns in Uganda.  Find out when the rainy seasons take place.  You can even get current weather information from Kampala on this page.  Helpful information for visitors and tourists.

Bargaining in Uganda:  The bargaining ritual, if you are not with a tour group you have to bargain for a lot of things from transportation to souvenirs.  Enjoy the ancient ritual and bring a sense of humor, it is actually a lot of fun.

Conversations Uganda Style:  Making yourself understood in Uganda and tips of social etiquette in Uganda.  English is spoken everywhere but there are times words mean different things to the one speaking.  If someone says that they are going to make a short call, it is not a phone call, but a trip to the bathroom.

Luganda Everyday Phrases:  Learn some Luganda phrases before you come to Kampala.  Knowing some basic Luganda phrases will endear you to most Ugandans in the central region.  Luganda is spoken in Kampala and in the central region of Uganda.  In villages some of the people do not speak English, so some words in Luganda will bring a smile on the hearers face.

Uganda Safaris:  Uganda is one of the best places in Africa to go on Safaris.  A small country and yet bio-diverse in nature, almost twice the species of birds found in the USA yet Uganda is the size of Oregon. Game parks, lodging from budget to luxury, jungle, open savannas, mountains, volcanoes...simply awesome and off the beaten tourist track. One day, three day and 5 day or longer safaris with Kabiza Wilderness Safaris.

Gorilla Tracking (Trekking) Information:   Complete Guide to Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Uganda.  Here you find all the information that you need to know for a gorilla safari in Uganda, from permits, to guidelines and the lodging that is available.

Uganda Wildlife Information:  The wildlife that you find in Uganda from Mountain Gorillas to Chimpanzees, reptiles, hippos, crocodiles, birds.  There is simply lots to discover in Uganda and you will enjoy your time here in Uganda viewing tree climbing lions, the Giraffes,  leopards, warthogs and so much more.

National Parks of Uganda Information & Guide:  There are some fabulous game parks in Uganda, not only the wildlife but the scenery is simply breathtaking, crater lakes, bamboo forests, the most powerful waterfall in the world, glacier covered mountains and intriguing rainforest jungles.

Accommodations in Uganda:  From Budget to Luxury accommodations can be found in every game park in Uganda. Tented camps that give you that classical Safari feel, great lodges with fabulous food all enhancing your Uganda safari in the National Parks in Uganda.

Kampala City Information:  Originally built on 7 hills, now many more, Kampala is a truly African city where much awaits your visit.  Here are some of the things you can see and do in Kampala and simple practical tips for a Kampala visit.  From day trips from Kampala to entertainment.

Africa - Uganda Travel Guide and Information: A complete total Travel Guide to Africa with Uganda as its focus. Travel Tips and Advice - Uganda Visa advice and where to buy it - Flying into Uganda information along with arrival and departure tips - Security and Safety tips in Uganda - Health Advice, Safari Tours, Mountain Gorilla Tracking, Chimpanzees, Birding, Mountain Climbing and more.

Experience a Safari in Uganda:  Get a taste and feel of what a Safari in Uganda is like.  Get acquainted with what awaits you here in the Pearl of Africa- Uganda and plan a safari that is simply you.  Any Safari package that we do offer is totally adjustable with you in mind.  Our principle of customer service, our desire to create what you want is foremost on our mind.

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