The information on this page is a general guide and should not replace a consultation with your travel doctor. The government organizations and travel clinics below are trusted resources for complete and up-to-date info about travelers’ health in Uganda. Vaccinations Vaccinations are recommended; see websites […]

Uganda Tourist Visa – Single Entry. This visa is granted to travelers coming to Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, family visit etc. this is a single entry visa and can be granted up to 3 months. Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal.

East Africa is home to an incredible number of iconic safari destinations. The Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Nakuru National Park…and the list goes on. And then there are the bucket-list highlights, such as gorilla trekking and the wildebeest […]

In its article titled, ‘Where to travel in 2023: The best destinations to visit’, CNN cited the country’s expansive shores of Lake Victoria, snowy Rwenzori mountains and healthy wildlife as some of the reasons to travel to the Pearl of Africa.

Why Uganda Should Be Your Next Travel Destination In Africa A small east African country offers visitors of all ages and experiences some of Africa’s best and most unique safaris and wildlife experiences. Uganda offers a variety of activities, including gorilla and chimpanzee safari options, […]

Gorilla trekking is the flagship experience in Uganda. The two places you can trek gorillas in Uganda are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. 

There is a host of bus services connecting all East African capitals and major cities, but with EAC-enhanced co-operation in the area of transport, East Africans can now drive private cars across borders and across the entire EAC region.

Uganda is home to the largest population of mountain gorillas. This endangered primate lives between Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The best time to visit Uganda is between June to August and December to February, which is during the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda.

Uganda is more than a country, it’s the “Pearl of Africa”– as fondly described by Sir Winston Churchill, and the former British Prime Minister who was enthused by what he found in the East African country. In 1908, Mr. Churchill penned a book entitled “My African Journey”