Uganda

The name Uganda is derived from the Buganda Kingdom, a kingdom that existed previously in most of today's Uganda. The country borders on Tanzania and Rwanda in the south, South Sudan in the north, in the east with Kenya and in the west with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Uganda also overlooks Lake Victoria in the south. About 37 million people live in this developed African country, representing at least 18 different tribes and cultures.

Uganda is called the PEARL OF AFRICA, and for good reasons, because it has the rich nature of equatorial Africa, an excellent African safari (which means “to go” in the local language) and of course national reserves, the Nile River and the Murchison Falls. In Uganda, you can climb to its highest peak - Mount Elgon (4129 m).
In Uganda, the most famous nature reserve is rightfully considered the Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Sanctuary in which you can even see lions sleeping in trees. And you need to remember about the mountain gorillas that live in Uganda in the Bwindi Nature Reserve. And trekking on mountain gorillas will be an unforgettable impression of your Ugandan safari.

Territory: 241038 sq. M. km

Capital: Kampala

The largest cities: Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja

Languages: English, Kakva, Luganda, Livs, Lunoli, Rukono, Sebel, Swahili

Population: 37 million people

Currency: Ugandan Shilling (Written - UGX) Bank notes from 1000 to 50,000 Shillings

Main production: Consumer goods (plastic, furniture, batteries, textiles, clothing, soap, cigarettes, flour), agricultural production, fish processing, oil distillation, aluminum, steel, lead, cement, ship repair and tourism.

Exports: Tea, Coffee, fish, cement, zinc and other minerals.

Climate: The climate is tropical and humid. Humidity is higher off the coast. On the coast, an average of 27 ° C and a temperature drop of about 2 ° C for every 300 meters of height. In the capital, in Nairobi, at an altitude of 1,675 meters, the average temperature is around 19 ° C. Arid plains with temperatures ranging from 21 ° C to 27 ° C.

Time Zone: The time zone is 1 hour behind Moscow

Visa Requirements: For most nationalities, a visa is required to enter Uganda. The visa is obtained at the border upon entering the country. Cost 50 dollars. Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry. Uganda is also a member of the East African Visa Agreement. That is, when you receive such a visa ($ 100), you have the right for multiple entry Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.

Credit Cards: Credit cards are accepted in all major hotels and lodges, as well as in restaurants. But we recommend you to pay cash in restaurants and shops.

Foreign currency exchange: Exchange in banks and in currency exchange kiosks. Foreign currency is accepted only in hotels and lodges and in souvenir and jewelry stores.

Tips: Between 5-10% of the restaurant bill. The porter is about $ 1 for one piece of luggage. Guide about 5-10 dollars per person per day of work.

Car Rental: Driving is on the left side of the road in Uganda. Cars for rental are available in Major cities only. We suggest to you to rent 4 x 4 vehicle because outside of main motorways the roads are in poor conditions. 

Drinking Water: We recommend you to buy bottled water for drinking.