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Why visit Uganda?
Best known for birdwatching, culture, game reserves, lakes, landscape, mountains, national parks, rain forests, rivers, safari,
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Photo Credit: Irenekooiker/Pixabay
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Batik prints, carved nativity sets, carved soapstone, coffee, cowhide wallets, musical instruments, multicolored paper bead ornaments, pottery, safari hats, soccer jerseys, wood carvings, and woven goods.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Kabalagala (banana pancakes). Malewa (traditional dish). Mandazi (doughnut).
Nsenene (delicacy snack). - Local Drink to Try: Waragi (gin).
Kampala, Uganda. Photo Credit: Graham Hobster/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- Home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world.
- Has large untapped reserves of crude oil and natural gas.
- Ranks 16th in the world with bird species.
Photo Credit: grassrootscottages/Pixabay
- Annual Events: (May) LaBa!, Uganda Film Festival, (June) Dragon Boat Festival, Entebbe Botanical Garden Birding Festival, Festival of the Ugandan Martyrs, (July) Jazz & Soul Safari, (August) Green Festival, Nile Festival, Twins Festival, (September) Amakula International Film Festival, Bayimba International Festival of Music & Arts, B-Global Indigenous Hip Hop Festival, International Film Festival of Kampala Amakula, Nyege Nyege Festival, Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, (October) Kampala City Festival, Kampala Restaurant Week, Nile Gold Jazz Safari, Pizza Festival, Royal Ascot Goat Races, (November) Fish Festival, Mikage World Music, (December) Bakiga Nation, Blankets & Wine Kampala, Johnnie Walker Jazz & Soul Safari, and This is Uganda.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Liberation Day, Archbishop Janani Luwum Day, Women's Day, Labour Day, Uganda Martyrs' Day, National Heroes Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha.
Photo Credit: Monika/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Healthcare is below western standards.
- Violet crime is common.
- Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings.
- Dress conservatively.
- USA currency printed before 2006 is not accepted.
- Avoid evening travel.
- Seasonal smog ((December - February) causes air pollution.
- Women should not travel alone.
- Prevalent Diseases: Hepatitis B, HIV, Malaria, Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever, Meningitis, Pneumonic Plague, Polio, Schistosomiasis, Tuberculosis (TB), Typhoid, and Yellow Fever.
- Avoid evening exploration.
- Tourism is unevenly regulated and inspections do not commonly occur.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination required.
Kampala, Uganda. Photo Credit: Graham Hobster/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: December - March & June - September
- Coolest Month: June & August
- Hottest Months: December - February
- Peak Season: June - October & December - March
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Rwenzori Mountains National Park & Kasubi Tombs
Kazinga Channel, Uganda. Photo Credit: Christian Wicki/Pixabay
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