Uganda Treks & Tours

Uganda offers rainforest wildlife, dramatic mountains and diverse ecosystems, with the best regions to explore including Bwindi Forest, the Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Victoria and the Nile River.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Bwindi’s dense rainforest shelters endangered mountain gorillas encountered on guided trekking experiences.

Rwenzori Mountains: The Rwenzori Mountains offer challenging trekking through glacier valleys and alpine landscapes.

Queen Elizabeth National Park: Queen Elizabeth National Park supports remarkable wildlife across savannah and wetland ecosystems.

Lake Victoria: Lake Victoria forms Africa’s largest lake with diverse landscapes and birdlife.

Nile River: The Nile River flows north from Lake Victoria creating dramatic river landscapes.

The best time to travel to Uganda for trekking, hiking and wildlife exploration is generally June to September and December to February, when drier conditions make forest trails more accessible.

Uganda has a tropical climate moderated by altitude, with temperatures typically ranging between 18°C and 30°C (64°F–86°F).

During wetter months landscapes become lush and green as forests and rivers flourish, creating dramatic scenery and vibrant wildlife habitats.

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).

Visas for Uganda are required for passport holders from the following countries:-

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United Kingdom

United States

Uganda Immigration have implemented the use of Electronic Visas.

All visitors who require an entry visa and do not yet have one, must apply through the online application system prior to arrival.

Online applications must be made through the visa immigration website on https://visas.immigration.go.ug

You are required to upload clear copies of current passport page, Yellow fever certificate and Passport photo.

If the application has the online payment as mandatory, this means that the online application will not be submitted for processing until your credit card payment is received.

The approval letter sent by email or downloaded through the Uganda electronic Visa/Permit web site establishes that you are eligible for the approved visa or permit, but does not establish that you are definitely approved.

It is recommended that you bring a printout of your visa approval letter to Uganda. The barcode present in the approval letter will be used for accessing your application at the point of entry so bringing it printed will speed up the final approval process done. This final approval will be done at the selected point of entry (in the case of a visa) or at the Immigration Office Headquarters where the visa or permit sticker will be printed and placed in your passport.

It is possible to apply for an East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) which allows applicants wishing to travel to the East African Community (EAC) countries of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to obtain one visa to cover all three countries. The visa allows for multiple entry within the EAC region within the validity period of 90 days. Once a traveller goes out of the three countries and comes back to either Kenya/Rwanda/Uganda, it will be considered as a new journey and not a continuation, hence the EATV visa is deemed expired and you would then have to apply for a single entry permit to re-enter either Kenya/Rwanda/Uganda. Applicants must apply for the visa through the Embassy of the country they will be entering first and will be obliged to enter only through that country. If entering first via Kenya, the East Africa Tourist Visa (which covers Kenya, Rwanda & Uganda) is available on application at the Kenya High Commission and costs USD$100/AUD$140. Note that this multiple country visa arrangement does NOT include Tanzania.

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.