Uganda Treks & Tours

Trek through the lush montane forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world's mountain gorilla population

Discover the dramatic glacial landscapes of the remote Rwenzori Mountains (‘Mountains of the Moon’)

Tackle a demanding ascent of Margherita Peak, Africa's third highest mountain

Observe rhinos in the wild on a walk through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, or search Kibale Forest for more than a dozen primate species, including the elusive chimpanzee

Keep lookout for elephants, lions, leopards, hippos and more on a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park

Take a wildlife-spotting cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River plunges spectacularly through a narrow gorge

Although close to the equator, Uganda’s mostly tropical climate is not uniform across the country due to its varying topography.

Southern Uganda is wettest with the Rwenzori Mountains (in the south west) receiving heavy rainfall all year. Entebbe and Kampala have a wet season from March to June and again in November/December.

Kampala and Entebbe tend to be quite humid, being situated on the shore of Lake Victoria. Temperatures range from about 25-30°C during the day to 14-16°C at night but can feel quite a bit warmer due to the humidity. In the mountains, you can expect much cooler temperatures.

PLEASE NOTE: we suggest you pack a waterproof jacket with a hood at all times of the year.

Uganda is +3 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

English (official), Swahili (official), Luganda, various Niger-Congo and Nilo-Saharan languages, Arabic

Ugandan Shilling

US dollars cash are by far the easiest foreign currency to exchange in East Africa. It can either be changed to USh or used directly (but often at a lower rate).

We recommend you only take USD notes from 2006 or newer. Older or torn notes are not accepted in Uganda.

There are only a few ATM machines in major cities that are connected internationally and reliability is not guaranteed.

Credit cards are of very little use in Uganda outside of Kampala and Entebbe. Expect high merchant fees.

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Electricity in Uganda is 240 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Electricity in Uganda is 240 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.