Uganda: main airports
Uganda is served by Entebbe International Airport, the country's only international airport, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
The country offers mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest, the Nile at its source in Jinja, and extraordinary biodiversity in its numerous national parks.
Uganda: recommended activities
Uganda: visa and entry requirements
Most nationalities need an e-visa, obtainable online in advance, or the East Africa Tourist Visa, also valid for Kenya and Rwanda.
A passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate, mandatory, are required.
Uganda: safety
Uganda is generally safe for visitors in tourist areas (Entebbe, central Kampala, national parks), with the usual precautions.
Always check your country's updated travel advisories, especially for border areas with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
Uganda: health situation
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B and typhoid are generally recommended, as is yellow fever, mandatory for entry; antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly advised.
Consult a doctor specializing in travel medicine in advance. It is advisable to drink only bottled water.
Uganda: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX). The official language is English, alongside Swahili and numerous local languages.
Official taxis have a dedicated counter at the airport with fixed rates; apps like SafeBoda are widespread in Kampala for local motorbike transport.
