Uganda Travel
Uganda Travel - Uganda is in East Africa, bordered in the east by Kenya, the north by Sudan, in the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southwest by Rwanda, and in the south by Tanzania.
Uganda Travel Facts
- "The Pearl of Africa" Winston Churchill
- Capital: Kampala
- Area: Total: 236,040 km2
- Population: 24,699,073 (est)
- Language: English, Swahili and local languages
- Currency: Ugandan shilling
- Electricity: 240V 50HZ (3 square pin plug type)
Uganda Map
Getting To Uganda
KLM operates from Amsterdam to Entebbe. Remember you will need the Dutch Consent document for transit in Amsterdam.
South African Airways operates from Johannesburg to Entebbe.
British Airways operates from London to Entebbe.
Ethiopian Airlines operates from Addis Ababa to Entebbe.
Brussels Airlines operates from Brussels to Uganda.
Uganda Travel Health
Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for: Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for: Other health hazards:- All other hepatitis strains are endemic.
- Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
- Outbreaks of Meningitis, cholera and haemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola, sometimes occur.
- Food and drink contamination.
Uganda Visa
Uganda visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.
US and EU citizens may buy a Uganda visa on arrival at Entebbe Airport for US$50. See below for advance visa application.
Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens- Submit your valid, signed passport with at least 6 months remaining validity.
- 2 Visa Application Forms, completed and signed.
- 2 Passport-type photographs required.
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
- Consular Fees: $ 50.00 Per visa / 3 month single entry or $80.00 - Emergency/Rush visa issued in 2-3 business days.
- Consular fees: £25.00 - 3 month single entry or $50.00 at entry point in Uganda.
- Confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage & one copy.
- Current bank statement & one copy.
- Invitation letter from Ugandan company or friends.
- Leave Approval Letter from your employer/educational institution.
- Utility Bills.
- Visa Application Form Download for US citizens
- Visa Application Form Download for UK citizens (This is a large file to download)
Uganda Embassies
Uganda Embassy in US5909 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Tel: [1] (202) 726-7100
Fax: [1] (202) 726-1727
Uganda Embassy in UK58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DX
Tel: 020 7839 5783
Fax: 020 7839 8925
US Embassy in Uganda1577 Ggaba Road, Kampala
Tel: [256] (41) 259792, 259793, 259795
Fax: [256] (41) 259794
UK Embassy in Uganda4 Windsor Loop, PO Box 7070, Kampala
Tel: (256) (31) 2312000
Fax: (256) (41) 4257304 General Enquiries
Recommended Reading
The Bradt Travel Guide to Uganda offers in-depth background information on Uganda's history and fascinating mix of cultures. It has all the practical details on travelling around the country you might possibly expect plus a guide wildlife, trekking and climbing.
Uganda Travel Resources
- Firearm Import Regulations for Uganda
- Hunting Uganda
- US Travel Advisory on Uganda
- UK Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advisory on Uganda
African Hunt Planning
- Planning An African Hunt
- Why Hunt Africa?
- African Hunt Research
- Selecting An African Hunt
- Hunting Agent Or Outfitter?
- Choosing A Hunting Company
- African Hunt Pricing
- African Hunt Budgeting
African Hunt Booking
- Booking A Hunting Safari
- African Hunt Contract Agreement
- Hunt Cancellation Policy
- African Hunt Payments
- Hunt Indemnity Agreement
- Hunting Client Information
African Hunting Safari Expectations
- African Hunt Expectations
- African Hunting Camps
- African Hunting Staff
- Professional Hunters
- Typical African Hunt Day
- African Hunting Vehicles
- African Hunt Tipping
- African Hunt Etiquette
- African Trophy Expectations
Hunting Safari Health
- African Hunt Health
- Health Before Hunt
- Health During Hunt
- Health After Hunt
- Malaria In Africa
- Insect Repellents For Africa
What To Wear On Safari
- Safari Clothes
- Safari Hats
- Safari Shirts
- Safari Jackets
- Safari Trousers/Pants
- Underwear For Hunting
- Hunting Socks
- Safari Boots/Shoes
- Safari Accessories
African Rifles
- Rifles For Africa
- Double Rifles
- Bolt Action Rifles
- Adapting Rifles For African Hunting
- Calibres For Africa
- Rifle Sights
- Gun Cases
- Rifle Cleaning On Safari
- Renting A Rifle
- Shooting Practice
- Firearm Safety
- Rifle Sighting-In
- Shooting Sticks
- Rifle Slings
- Bullets For Africa
- Firearms Multimedia Guide
Travel With Firearms
African Hunting Trophies & Taxidermy
- African Trophy Taxidermy
- African Trophy Skinning
- African Taxidermy Mounts
- CITES & African Trophies
- CITES Appendices For African Game 2010
- Shipping African Trophies
- Care Of Mounted African Trophies
- Trophy Measurement
- Hunting Trophies DVD
- Guinea Fowl Shoot
- An African Gundog
African Wing-Shooting
Subscribe To This Site
Shakari Connection Bookshelf
Browse the Bookshelf mini-site for thousands of African hunting books and much more....
African Hunting Countries
- Hunting Benin Benin Travel
- Hunting Botswana Botswana Travel
- Hunting Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Travel
- Hunting Cameroon Cameroon Travel
- Hunting Central African Republic Central African Republic Travel
- Hunting Ethiopia Ethiopia Travel
- Hunting Mozambique Mozambique Travel
- Hunting Namibia Namibia Travel
- Hunting South Africa South Africa Travel
- Hunting Tanzania Tanzania Travel
- Hunting Uganda Uganda Travel
- Hunting Zambia Zambia Travel
- Hunting Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Travel
African Travel Tips
- Africa Travel
- Travel Agents For Africa
- Airlines To Africa
- African Airports
- Airport Security Tips
- Tips For Packing Luggage
- Airline Baggage Allowances
- Airline Lost Baggage
- Jet-Lag Remedies & Longhaul Flight Survival
- Air Charters In Africa
- Visas & Passports
- Global Rescue
- Travel Insurance
African Hunter Magazine
African Game Animals
Document Downloads
Miscellaneous Hunting Topics
- African Hunting Articles
- African Hunt Equipment
- African Hunt Packing List
- Hunt Preparation Checklist
- African Trophy Photography
- African Hunting Seasons
- Time In Africa
- Weather In Africa
- African Moonlight
- The Lion In Mozambique Report
- Effects Of Trophy Hunting On Lion & Leopard Populations In Tanzania by Craig Packer et al
- Printable Pocket Brochure On Lion Aging
- Your African Hunt Stories
African Wildlife Art
- African Animal Art
- David Whyman's African Crystal Engravings
- Dr Enrique Lacuesta's African Watercolor Art
Create Your Own Website
Copyright © 2010. Shakari Connection. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced for publication without written permission.