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Whether you’re visiting Uganda or East Africa for a few days or a few months, getting started with the planning is always hard. At Self Drive Uganda we try and give you ideas to help you plan your African self-drive adventure.
Take a look at these inspirational insights for East Africa including Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania to guide you on safari planning on self-drive adventure. Choose trips to suit your interests and how much time you have. Here are some insights:
There are two National Parks in Uganda where you can see the Chimpanzees. These are:
-Kibale National Park
-Queen Elizabeth National park
One of the best tips for the gorilla trekking is to bring gardening gloves. The rainforest an be a little thorny. Before the trek they will also hand out walking sticks, which can be fairly useful to have.
UWA offers porters which can help you carrying your backpacks/cameras trough the Impenetrable Forest. You’re not only making it easier for yourself but also helping out the local community.
There are two National Parks in Uganda where you can see the Mountain gorillas. These are:
-Bwindi Impenetrable Forrest
-Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Without the proof of a yellow fever vaccination you are egible to apply for a visa.
A creditcard can be really useful to pay at fuel stations, lodges and restaurants. But consider taking enough shillings/dollars with you since not all places accept creditcards.
Make sure to bring plenty of sunblock and insect repellant to minimize the risk of getting sunburned and receiving mosquito bites.
A yellow fever vaccination is necessary for an entry visa. Make sure to bring proof of the vaccination with you.
English is widely spoken, especially in Kampala and by those working in tourism.
Of over 50 local languages, Luganda is most common. Swahili is also spoken by many people as a second language.
Don’t hand out things to the kids along the
roads. We try to discourage handouts, it can encourage kids to skip school and start begging. Try and play and talk to them instead. If you wan’t to bring or hand out items, try and contact a local organisation to see what’s the best way to organize this.
Homosexual activity is illegal in Uganda and can result in arrest and imprisonment. Please be very discrete in public.
Stanbic Bank and Barclays are your most reliable banks accepting MasterCard, Maestro and Visa.
Uganda is very strict about the use of drones. Especially in National Parks since poachers also tend to use them. You have ask the authorities first for permission for the use of drones. Find more info about it here.
People are not keen to photographed without permission. We advise to have a chat first and ask if it’s allowed to make a picture.
Tap water is generally unsafe in East Africa. But around every corner you can buy bottled drinking water.
Email: info@selfdriveuganda.com