Travel Tips in Uganda
Transport:
The roads are generally in good condition. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be required for up-country use,Safari Uganda especially in the national parks during the rainy seasons. We maintain a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please inquire for further details and tariffs.
Luggage:
Airlines will offer you 20-40 Kg, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is preferable for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is limited. We can arrange the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari.
Alcohol:
Several brands of local and international beer are available, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner, Kenya safari Pilsner Lager, and. Most spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is advisable that you purchase your wines from Kampala when going to national parks because those at the lodges are quite expensive.
Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal.
Currency:
The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents.
US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers.Egypt tour The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes.
It is recommended that you change money in Kampala prior to safari where more favourable rates are offered. Attempting to change money upcountry can be frustrating and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company des not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates.
Automated Teller machines (ATM) are available in Kampala and most are helpful to international Visa or debit cards. .
NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected.Mauritius travel Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears.
