Uganda Country Guide
A trip to Uganda is not easily forgotten – nature and history combine to offer every visitor something to remember the country by. Notwithstanding the political unrest that plagued Uganda for many decades, this majestic nation’s stunning natural beauty has remained largely unspoilt.The savannahs of East Africa meet the jungles of west Africa in the lush country of Uganda.
Our Uganda Country Guide below will tell you all you need to know about the best of amazing Uganda. If you are interested in finding out about events, tours, attractions and things to do in Uganda simply follow the links. Let us guide you through Uganda with our local suggestions.
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Uganda Country Guide
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Not unlike other developing countries, telecommunication is still a developing sector in Uganda but tourists normally do not face too many communication problems. Over 70% of the country is covered by mobile phone networks although the mountainous regions do present a few problems. You can buy SIM cards anywhere in the country and even get yourself a starter pack after entering the country. International calls can be made from all the large cities and phone booths can be easily spotted in the towns and cities.
Internet communication is not all pervasive and the rural areas seldom offer any Internet facilities. If staying connected over the Internet is essential for you, make sure that your hotel is sufficiently equipped. Jinja and Kampala have a number of Internet cafés. Almost all towns with a population of over 20,000 have Internet cafés operating off mobile phones or VSATS. Tourists who are used to high speed Internet connections are likely to find the speeds here frustratingly slow.
Internet communication is not all pervasive and the rural areas seldom offer any Internet facilities. If staying connected over the Internet is essential for you, make sure that your hotel is sufficiently equipped. Jinja and Kampala have a number of Internet cafés. Almost all towns with a population of over 20,000 have Internet cafés operating off mobile phones or VSATS. Tourists who are used to high speed Internet connections are likely to find the speeds here frustratingly slow.
The Ugandan shilling (code: UGX or UgSh) is the national currency of Uganda. Shilling notes are available in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000 and 50000, while coins are available in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200. The 10-shilling coin is however no longer in use.
Foreign currencies that are generally accepted are the Euro (EUR), the British pound (GBP) or US dollars (USD) that have been issued after 2000. Old USD may be refused even at banks while new notes can be used directly at reasonable exchange rates, although you will be given only shillings in change. It is wiser however to exchange USD for shillings in advance. Under current exchange rates, it is over 2000 shillings to the USD and over 3200 shillings to the GBP. Traveller’s cheques are not easy to cash and notes can be exchanged for UGX more easily in the larger towns.
Foreign currencies that are generally accepted are the Euro (EUR), the British pound (GBP) or US dollars (USD) that have been issued after 2000. Old USD may be refused even at banks while new notes can be used directly at reasonable exchange rates, although you will be given only shillings in change. It is wiser however to exchange USD for shillings in advance. Under current exchange rates, it is over 2000 shillings to the USD and over 3200 shillings to the GBP. Traveller’s cheques are not easy to cash and notes can be exchanged for UGX more easily in the larger towns.
A Visa ATM/debit card can be used to withdraw money in only a few places such as the ATM in the City Garden Mall in Kampala. The acceptance of MasterCard ATM/debit cards is wider and they are accepted at any Stanbic bank, of which there are several all across Kampala – you will find one at Gayaza Road, Ntinda Road, City Garden Mall and the popular Wandegaya, to name a few. Stanbic banks can be spotted all over Uganda, from Gulu to Mbarare. Step into any bank branch for all currency related information.
Follow the link to view the latest Uganda exchange rate from OANDA.com.
All visitors to Uganda must possess a visa, as Uganda does not have a bilateral visa requirement agreement with any nation. Visas can be obtained on arrival at the international airport at Entebbe or at any of the major border stations on land.
Visa costs depend on the type of visa issued. Both single and double entry visas are usually valid for three months and they cost approximately $30 and $60, respectively. Students with a valid student ID can pay a little less, $20 and $40 for a single and a double entry visa, respectively. 48-hour transit visas are also available and they cost about $15. Visas for onward travel in Africa can also be obtained at Uganda. The embassies of Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burundi issue visas for travelling to their respective nations.
Go to the immigration office located in the eastern side of central Kampala for obtaining visa extensions.
Note: It is recommended that you check the latest visa and passport requirements with your embassy before planning a trip to Uganda. These rules are subject to changes very often.
Source: http://www.uganda-holiday.com/country_guide
Visa costs depend on the type of visa issued. Both single and double entry visas are usually valid for three months and they cost approximately $30 and $60, respectively. Students with a valid student ID can pay a little less, $20 and $40 for a single and a double entry visa, respectively. 48-hour transit visas are also available and they cost about $15. Visas for onward travel in Africa can also be obtained at Uganda. The embassies of Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burundi issue visas for travelling to their respective nations.
Go to the immigration office located in the eastern side of central Kampala for obtaining visa extensions.
Note: It is recommended that you check the latest visa and passport requirements with your embassy before planning a trip to Uganda. These rules are subject to changes very often.
Source: http://www.uganda-holiday.com/country_guide
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