Uganda Travel Guide
Immunizations: You definitely need a yellow fever shot, and a world health record where it is a recorded in. There are other immunizations that you can easily find out about at your local tropical or travel clinic. Your family doctor can also look up requirements.
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Malaria Regiment: There are three basic ones you can take. Mefloquine or Larium, some people get nightmares from it. It must be taken once a week. There is doxycycline that is the lowest in price and its sight effects can be sun sensitivity and some stomach problems. This one must be taken daily. Lastly there is Melarone which is the most expensive but has the least side effects, all are prescription drugs.
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Mosquito Repellent: Depending on the length of stay here it is recommended that you bring some good mosquito repellent. Mosquito nets are at all places of accommodations where you might be staying.
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Sun Protection: Use SPF 15 or more and bring it with you since prices locally on such items can be quite high.
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Clothing: For the most part light clothing since you are coming to warm weather country. Boots would be good. If you are going to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or the Rwenzori mountains other clothing will be required. A jacket for Bwindi and for Rwenzori mountains some real warm clothing is advised.
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Money: For the most part Uganda is a cash based society and credit cards are not accepted in most hotels, and other accommodations. Paraa and Mweya Lodge take a credit card but charge a fee of 6% as do other establishments that accept credit cards. Traveller Cheques can be a problem since they are hard to change and get a lower exchange rate. Dollars is the currency of choice in Uganda as in most of Africa. Bills must be clean and no older than 2003, it is best to use 100 dollar bills. You can use your ATM card at Barclay or Stanbic Banks and obtain Uganda Shillings. Forex Bureaus and Banks are everywhere for money exchange.
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Cell Phones: If you have a quad International phone that is unlocked you can buy a local sim card and airtime from one of the four cell phone providers. An international are reasonably priced and can be placed from most locations in Uganda including safari destinations.
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Visas: Can be easily obtained as you enter Uganda at the airport at Entebbe, or any other border crossing. A tourist visa is normally $50 dollars and can give you up to 90 days in Uganda. This is less expensive than getting a visa in the country of origin from the Ugandan Embassay where you need to send your passport paying for pictures, shipping back and forth.
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Imodium: There are times when your stomach may get upset by eating different foods, it is best to take some along just in case to help you cope with traveler’s diarrhea.
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Water: It is best to stick with bottled water to make your trip a safe one. Even for brushing of teeth we advice to use bottled water.
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Medical Facilities: There are emergency medical services readily available to treat whatever your need may be.
Hopefully this provides some help for questions you might have. Should there be any other questions you might have, feel free to write us below.