| Country: | Uganda |
| Location: | Africa |
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Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Uganda is one of the best countries in the region to have a varied, enjoyable and (moderately) affordable East African experience. The country is extremely green and quite beautifully mountainous in some parts, and there are a healthy enough array of national parks here – even if they are pretty poorly maintained. The people are friendly and welcoming, the food a mix of African, Indian and Swahili cultures, and there’s even some kind of backpacking scene here making it easier to reduce costs a little through group excursions. This is still East Africa of course, so poor value for money, low maintenance, safety and living standards, and a general lack of interesting things to do outside of the safari scene can all but be expected. Saying that, there are opportunities here for some excellent hiking, such as in the Rwenzori Mountains or perhaps a Sabinyo Volcano Hike, and there’s even a solid white-water rafting scene centred around Jinja. If you travel extensively in the region, you might just find yourself dreaming of returning to Uganda more than any other. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| There’s quite a lot to see and do in Uganda, so do consider giving yourself as much time as possible here. It’s also a little cheaper in Uganda than in neighbouring Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania and offers up just as many (if not more) activities. |
| Boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) are a cheap way of getting about the towns/cities of Uganda and shouldn’t cost you more than about UGX5,000 for every 10km. If you combine using these with a daily diet of street rolexes (chapatti wrapped up with egg and vegetable) for about UGX1,500 a pop, you should be able to reduce your costs while travelling here. |
| For the most part, the roads in Uganda are pretty good, but if you’re wanting to head to any national parks such as Queen Elizabeth National Park or Murchison Falls National Park, you would be wise to hire a 4×4, especially during the rainy season. Even with the high park and activity fees, these parks are not particularly well maintained and the staff working there are unfortunately paid quite poorly (and therefore expect tips). |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data | ||
| Also known as: | Republic of Uganda | ||
| Tour operator(s): | Uganda Wildlife Authority | Red Chilli Hideaway | |
| Rental operator(s): | Road Trip Uganda | ||
| Port(s): | Add Data | ||
| Environment type: | field, forest, jungle, lake, mountain, volcano | ||
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam | ||
| Visa type: | Cost: | Nationality: | On arrival: |
| 90-Day East Africa Tourist Visa | USD100 | French, Spanish, UK, USA | Add Data |
What can we see or do there?
| Top activities: | Top attractions: | Top events: |
| Buligi Game Drive | Sabinyo Volcano | Add Data |
| Kazinga Channel Boat Safari | Top of the Falls Viewpoint | |
| Semliki Scenic Drive | ||
| Animals: | African elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus, Jackson’s hartebeest, lion, leopard, oribi, Rothschild’s giraffe, side-stripped jackal, Ugandan Kob, warthog, | |
| Birds: | African fish eagle, crested crane, maribou stork, pin-tailed waider |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Ugandan Shilling (UGX) |
| Average daily budget: | UGX180,100 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 28 nights |
| High season: | July, August |
| Low season: | March, November |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Kinyarwanda, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 256 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 0.3131, 32.56896 |
| Geographical feature: | Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Victoria, Rwenzori Mountains, Victoria Nile, Virunga Mountains |
| Neighboring countries: | DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sout Sudan, Tanzania |
| Land borders: | Busia (Uganda-Kenya), Cyanika (Uganda-Rwanda) |
The Directions
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The Directions
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The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Location: | Time spent: | Daily budget: |
| Busia (Uganda-Kenya Border) | Add Data | Add Data |
| Cyanika (Uganda-Rwanda Border) | Add Data | Add Data |
| Fort Portal | 6 nights | UGX75,900 |
| Kabale | Add Data | Add Data |
| Kalinzu Forest Reserve | 1/2 day | UGX140,000 |
| Kampala | 3 nights | Add Data |
| Kisoro | 5 nights | UGX72,500 |
| Lake Bunyonyi | 5 nights | UGX86,600 |
| Mbarara | 2 nights | UGX115,000 |
| Mgahinga Gorilla NP | 1/2 day | UGX321,520 |
| Murchison Falls NP | 2 nights | UGX428,000 |
| Queen Elizabeth NP | 3 nights | UGX316,000 |
| Toro Crater Lakes | 2 nights | UGX62,500 |
| Size: | 241,038 km2 | |
| Altitude: | 621m to 5,110m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Uganda |
| Wikitravel: | Uganda |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Embassies: | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Adapters/Electricity: | Power Plugs Sockets |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | UGX6,000 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | UGX5,167 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | UGX7,333 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX51,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | UGX23,333 |
| Milk | 1 litre | UGX4,400 |
| Oil | 1 litre | UGX8,000 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX80,000 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX30,333 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | UGX2,200 |
| Water | 1 litre | UGX1,188 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | UGX68,000 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | UGX21,667 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | UGX33,333 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | UGX7,800 |
| Apples | 1kg | UGX4,000 |
| Bananas | 1kg | UGX1,333 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | UGX3,500 |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | UGX3,500 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | UGX2,500 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | UGX5,167 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | UGX500 |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | UGX6,500 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | UGX2,250 |
| Jam | 1 jar | UGX5,000 |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | UGX10,333 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | UGX8,500 |
| Peanuts | 100g | UGX1,500 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | UGX3,750 |
| Rice | 1kg | UGX7,500 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | UGX10,667 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | UGX18,000 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | UGX6,150 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | UGX7,167 |
| Floss | 1 pack | UGX15,000 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | UGX12,000 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | UGX1,750 |
| Razors | 1 pack | UGX4,500 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | UGX3,267 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | UGX10,267 |
| Soap | 1 bar | UGX2,833 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | UGX967 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | UGX3,333 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | UGX4,167 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | UGX9,500 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | UGX15,000 |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | UGX1,233 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | UGX1,267 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | UGX4,000 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | UGX5,000 |
| Plasters | 1 pack | UGX650 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | UGX15,000 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | UGX6,000 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | UGX3,000 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | UGX7,500 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | UGX2,833 |
| Coriander | 100g | UGX6,000 |
| Cumin | 100g | UGX5,333 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | UGX3,468 |
| Internet | 1 hour | UGX3,000 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | UGX5,000 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | UGX25,000 |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | UGX5,000 |
| Turmeric | 100g | UGX4,933 |
| Stock | 1 pack | UGX2,750 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Baked potato (meat) | UGX13,000 | |
| Baked potato (vegetarian) | UGX12,000 | |
| Biryani (meat) | UGX17,333 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | UGX12,500 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | UGX16,000 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | UGX22,500 | |
| Buffet | UGX18,000 | |
| Burger | UGX14,722 | |
| Burger (cheese) | UGX17,250 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | UGX16,333 | |
| Burrito (meat) | UGX20,500 | |
| Burrito (vegetarian) | UGX17,000 | |
| Cake (slice) | UGX5,667 | |
| Calzone (large) | UGX28,000 | |
| Carbonara | UGX20,333 | |
| Cereal | UGX6,333 | |
| Chapatti | UGX1,844 | |
| Chicken wings | UGX14,000 | |
| Chilli con (vegetarian) | UGX9,000 | |
| Chilli con carne | UGX15,000 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | UGX16,167 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | UGX12,806 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | UGX16,750 | |
| Curry (South Asia – vegetarian) | UGX11,750 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – meat) | UGX29,000 | |
| Cutlet (beef/chicken) | UGX19,000 | |
| Dal | UGX8,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | UGX4,189 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Fajitas (meat) | UGX24,000 | |
| Fajitas (vegeteble) | UGX22,000 | |
| Fillet (beef) | UGX26,000 | |
| Fillet (fish) | UGX18,500 | |
| Fish and chips | UGX18,500 | |
| Fish fingers | UGX16,750 | |
| French fries | UGX5,569 | |
| Fried (chicken) | UGX15,514 | |
| Fried (fish) | UGX17,000 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | UGX13,250 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | UGX10,000 | |
| Fruit salad | UGX6,828 | |
| G/Katogo | UGX8,278 | |
| Goulash (beef) | UGX25,000 | |
| Goulash (chicken) | UGX25,000 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | UGX18,417 | |
| Grilled (fish) | UGX20,750 | |
| Guacamole | UGX7,833 | |
| Ice cream (scoop) | UGX7,000 | |
| Lasagna | UGX25,000 | |
| Lasagna (vegetarian) | UGX25,000 | |
| Liver and chips | UGX13,167 | |
| Meat balls | UGX12,250 | |
| Mixed grill | UGX33,167 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | UGX6,500 | |
| Noodle soup (vegetable) | UGX7,000 | |
| Noodles (meat) | UGX17,000 | |
| Noodles (vegetable) | UGX16,000 | |
| Omelette | UGX4,683 | |
| Pancake (loaded) | UGX11,333 | |
| Pancake (simple) | UGX5,778 | |
| Pasta (meat) | UGX14,833 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | UGX13,778 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | UGX22,083 | |
| Pizza (simple) | UGX14,750 | |
| Pork chops | UGX20,750 | |
| Quesadilla (vegetables) | UGX15,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ribs | UGX18,250 | |
| Rice (meat) | UGX20,000 | |
| Rice (vegetable) | UGX18,000 | |
| Rolex | UGX6,500 | |
| Salad | UGX7,478 | |
| Salad (meat) | UGX11,767 | |
| Samosas (meat) | UGX6,778 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | UGX5,833 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | UGX7,931 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | UGX12,458 | |
| Sausage and mash | UGX10,000 | |
| Skewers (meat) | UGX15,917 | |
| Soup (meat) | UGX7,583 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | UGX8,483 | |
| Steak | UGX20,542 | |
| Stew (meat) | UGX14,278 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | UGX16,889 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | UGX10,167 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | UGX15,000 | |
| Sweet and sour (meat) | UGX17,250 | |
| Whole (chicken) | UGX50,500 | |
| Whole (fish) | UGX23,333 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | UGX6,139 | |
| Beer (national) | UGX4,392 | |
| Cappuccino | UGX6,000 | |
| Coffee | UGX4,401 | |
| Fruit juice (concentrated) | UGX3,333 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | UGX5,128 | |
| Gin (bottle) | UGX30,000 | |
| Gin (shot) | UGX2,750 | |
| Guinness | UGX4,000 | |
| Hot chocolate | UGX5,306 | |
| Malibu (bottle) | UGX80,000 | |
| Milk | UGX4,083 | |
| Milkshake | UGX7,222 | |
| Red Bull | UGX6,500 | |
| Rum (bottle) | UGX70,000 | |
| Rum (shot) | UGX4,000 | |
| Smoothie | UGX8,000 | |
| Soft drink | UGX1,778 | |
| Tea | UGX3,408 | |
| Tea (African) | UGX4,142 | |
| Tea (herbal) | UGX4,500 | |
| Vodka (bottle) | UGX30,000 | |
| Vodka (shot) | UGX3,250 | |
| Waragi (shot) | UGX2,667 | |
| Water (2L) | UGX2,583 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | UGX85,000 | |
| Whisky (shot) | UGX5,833 | |
| Wine (bottle) | UGX45,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | UGX6,917 |
Uganda Forum
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Anonymous85106: how is the bus ticket to Rwanda?
(Admin) Daniel: We never took this journey, so we don't know. Can anyone help?
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