Women's Own Wildlife Safari in Uganda
Uganda
Not yet discovered by many tourists, Uganda is still untouched and pure. It is a country of many surprises, with rolling hills, sparkling crater lakes, amazing scenery, abundant and spectacular wildlife. Moreover, Uganda is still authentic, lush green and home to the friendliest people of the continent.
Quick Facts
Population: 24.6 million
People: Baganda, Lango, Acholi, Pygmy, European, Asian, Arab
Language: Swahili, English, Ganda
Religion: Roman Catholic (33%), Protestant (33%), indigenous beliefs (18%), Muslim (16%)
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz.
Time: GMT/UTC +3
Dialling Code: 256
visas
These requirements can change regularly please check with the consulate.
best time to go
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry (though
hot). A close second is the June to September period. Trekking is impossible outside of these dry months.
money
Uganda Shilling (USh). Notes are in denominations of USh20,000, 10,000, 5000 and 1000. Coins are in denominations of
USh500, 20. Foreign currency may be exchanged at the Central Bank, commercial banks and foreign exchange bureaux. Visa,
MasterCard, Diners and American Express are widely accepted. Most large hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and shops in
urban areas accept credit cards.
public holidays
1st January New Years Day
26th January Liberation Day
8th March Womens Day
1st May Labour Day
3rd June Martyrs Day
9th June Heroes Day
9th October Independence Day
food & drink
Popular dishes include matoke (a staple made from bananas), millet bread, cassava, sweet potatoes, chicken and beef stews
and freshwater fish.The national drink is waragi, a banana gin, popular among visitors as a cocktail base.
best buys
Purchases include bangles, necklaces and bracelets, wood carvings, basketry, tea, coffee and ceramics.
kampala: The capital is set among hills with fine modern architecture, tree-lined avenues, cathedrals, mosques and palaces
of the old Kingdom of Buganda and the Uganda Museum.
recommended reading
Lonely Planet... On the Edge
The Last King of Scotland by Giles Foden
Uganda Since Independence by Phares Mutibwa
Fong and the Indians by Paul Theroux
