Travel information to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania

Health
Visitors to Uganda are advised to have a yellow fever certificate. It is also advisable to drink bottled mineral water rather than tap water.

Money

Uganda’s currency unit is the Uganda Shilling (UGX) and it is in the denominations of 100, 200, 500 (coins) and 1,000, 2,000 10,000,20,000 and 50,000 (Notes). However, the US Dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preference. You can also exchange your hard currency cash for the local currency at the Banks and private bereaux de change. Credit cheques are not widely accepted especially out side Kampala.

People and Culture

Uganda is a multi-cultural Nation. It is composed of many regions each with different cultures. The recent restoration of Kingdoms, among the common tribes are Buganda, Too, Busoga and Bunyoro.

Traveler’s Insurance.
Visitors are advised to buy Travel Insurance before coming to Uganda or you can request to buy the local evacuation coverage for any medical emergency.

Booking confirmation

A booking is considered confirmed after an initial deposit of 30% of the total safari cost.

When to Visit.
You can visit Uganda any time though activities like Mountain hikes, Gorilla tracking, Chimpanzee trekking and other forest walks are more challenging during rain seasons. It peaks over mid September-November and March-May.

Cancellation/refund guidelines.
If a client has a complaint or refund query about any aspect of his/her safari, it should be reported immediately to our office. However, in case of cancellation, the office shall retain the following percentages upon cancellations.
0-8 days to safari-No refund.
9-45 days to Safari date- 75%( 25% refund to client)
46-90 days to safari date- 50%
91 days and above to Safari Date-25%( 75% refund to client)

Accomodation

Green World Safari Company will help you with all your inquiries for hotel and accommodation that suits your budget. Due to the strong relationship built with hotel owners most of which are members of the Uganda Hotel Owners Association and with our 24-hour reliable communication network, you can trust us with your reservations.

Kampala
Grand Imperial Hotel, Ivy’s Hotel, Hotel Africana, Holiday Express, Fairway Hotel, Fang- Fang Hotel, Forest Cottages Ltd, Kampala Serena Hotels, Castle Apartment, Golden Leaves (Sheraton Hotel), Golf Course Apartments Ltd, Crystal Suites, Dolphin Suites, Elizabeth Apartments.

Mukono-Jinja
Rider Hotel, Colline Hotel, Ankara Foundation, Jinja Nile Resort, Hotel Triangle Ltd, Cool Breeze.

Entebbe
Airport View hotel, Entebbe Flight Motel, Central Inn Ltd, Golf View Inn, Sophies Motel.

Masaka
Hotel Brovad, Hotel Zebra.

Mbarara
Agip Motel, Lake View Resort Hotel, Shine Sunet Hotel, Rwizi Arch Hotel.

Fort portal
Cornerstone Inn, Mountains of the Moon, Rwenzori Travelers Inn, Rwenzori International Hotel-Kasese.

Ssese Islands
Mirembe Resort Beach, Ssese Palm Beach Resort, Ssese Islands Beach Hotel, Ssese Islands Club, Pearl Gardens Beach

Lodges in the Parks
Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Jacana Safari Lodge, Lake Albert Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Paara Safari Lodge, Mweya safari Lodge, Nile Safari Camp.

Climate
Part of Uganda is at a fairy constant altitude with mountains only in East (Mt.Elgon), West (Mt.Rwenzori) and most of the country is tropical with about 26c temperatures up to 30c. The rain seasons are generally from March-May and October –November.

Road Distances
Road Distance in Kms from Kampala to main towns of Uganda

Town	Distance
Arua>	523
Entebbe	37
Fort Portal	317
Gulu	332
Hoima	200
Jinja	80
Kabale	411
Kasese	427
Kasese via Fort	392
Lira	347
Masaka	137
Masindi	217
Mbale	256
Mbarara	267
Mityana	72
Mubende	162
Soroti	360
Tororo	211
Bushenyi	394
Rukungiri	442

Flights

Entebbe - Amsterdam					Amsterdam - Entebbe
Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive		Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive
KL562	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	21:50	05:15*		KL561	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	10:40	19:30

Entebbe - Brussels					Brussels - Entebbe
Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive		Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive
SN483	Fri	20:40	06:10*		SN483	Fri	10:40	19:35
SN465	Tue, Thu, Sat	22:50	05:55*		SN465	Tue, Thu, Sat	10:40	21:35

Entebbe - Dubai					Dubai - Entebbe
Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive		Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive
EK724	Daily	16:15	00:45*		EK723	Daily	8:25	14:45

Entebbe - London Heathrow					London Heathrow - Entebbe
Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive		Flt No.	Days	Depart	Arrive
BA062	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat	9:50	15:55		BA063	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	21:15	07:45*