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Information About Uganda
You really want to do your research before visiting Uganda. This would probably not be on my list of places I would just have to
visit before I die. And, with that said, I will probably get some comments!
Passports and Visas
Currency Information and Money
Matters
Electricity
Language
Travel Insurance
Travel Warning
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Currency Information and Money Matters
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
All
Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate:
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I have found that it helps to know at least a little bit of the language as I travel in other countries. You do not have to be able to be a fluent speaker, but knowing a few key words and phrases will really help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local language can really be a help. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. Visit the Getting Away Language Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators, software and more
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Electricity
125 or 220V ,both at 50Hz.
Be sure to take your adaptor and converter kit. Find the converter you will need in the
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everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or
to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you
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Travel
Insurance
If you need medical
care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not
accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay
in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed
medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation
and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit
the Getting Away
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and Safety Tips for Travelers
page for additional information about insurance.
Travel Warning
Travel Warnings are issued to
describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or
unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to
assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or
consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. The countries listed below
meet those criteria. Additionally, the State Department issues
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country of the world with information on such matters as the health conditions,
crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the
location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country. Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
Books, Maps and Other Resources
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
Click here for language
helps, dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
Getting To
and Around
in Uganda
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For Flights, Hotels, Cars, Cruises, Vacations, Tours and Travel Deals, Click on Global Travel International. If the link does not work properly, type www.gettingaway.globaltravel.com in the address line of your browser.
The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through their partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and Uganda. Volunteer work is a great way to contribute to the global community and also fosters personal growth. Click on GVN Programs to see what is offered in each of the counties they serve. They also offer a professional course in TEFL through their partner Global English who offers discounts for all of their volunteers. For more information on this program, click here. Additional details are available at www.volunteer.org.nz.
Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
Cities, Towns and Areas of
Uganda
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Entebbe is a city in Uganda with a population of approximately
90,500. It is located on the shore of Lake Victoria near the capital city of
Kampala. "Entebbe", in the local Luganda language, means a "seat," and was
probably named that because it was the place where a Baganda chief sat to
adjudicate legal cases. It first became a British colonial administrative and
commercial centre in 1893 when Sir Gerald Portal, a colonial Commissioner, used
it as a base. Port Bell went on to become Kampala's harbor. Although no ships
land there now, there is still a jetty, which was used by Lake Victoria ferries.
The entrance to the national zoo is located near to the jetty, though foreign
visitors have noted the seeming incongruity of wild monkeys sitting in the trees
over the zoo's paths. The extensive National Botanical Gardens, laid out in
1898, are also in Entebbe. Entebbe is perhaps best known to Europeans as the
home of Entebbe International Airport, the main international airport of Uganda,
which was started in 1947. It was from this airport that Queen Elizabeth II
departed Africa to return to England in 1952 when learning of her father's death
and that she had become Queen. If you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
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Some Things to See and Do in Uganda
| Raylenne Tours & Safaris offers African wildlife safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda including with various accommodations ranging from budget camping to luxury lodge safaris as well as beach holidays Mombassa and Zanzibar. The also have trips in East Africa and South Africa. |
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Gorilla Treks in Uganda - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some very interesting gorilla treks in Uganda. Almost all you need is inclusive (with some exceptions) including: airport transfers, accommodation, meals, park entry fees, Gorilla permits, 4 wheel drive and ground transport with services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, and extensive game drives in the national parks to help you enjoy your visit. Visit www.africanservalcatsafaris.com for all of the information.
Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.
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Suggestions for
Dining in Uganda
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section, please contact me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Some Favorites
in Uganda
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section, please contact me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Links
For Uganda
Eastern & Southern
Safaris - Lodge
& camping wildlife safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and Gorilla
treks in Uganda. At Eastern & Southern Safaris we offer a wide
range of carefully designed safaris that cover the rich and diverse tourist
attractions of the East Africa Region. Whether you are looking for a flying
package, budget camping safari or one with comfortable accommodation in lodges
and luxury tents, you will most probably find one from our sampled lists or you
will want us customize one to suit your interests. All our safaris combine well
with Beach extensions to either Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu or Zanzibar as well as
the Islands of Seychelles.
Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.
Kazinga Tours Ltd. is a Ugandan Tours and Safari company established to deliver an enriching responsible African holiday experience for their customers. Kazinga Tours Ltd. cares about preserving the environment and natural resources, respects local customs and practices, cares about the needs of the local people in developing countries and wants to give their customers more than the average package deal. Kazinga Tours Ltd. values good customer care, integrity and honesty, credibility, reliability, safety, quality service, enthusiasm and accessibility. Kazinga Tours Ltd. only uses custom made safari vehicles, ideal for safaris and comfort for driving on safari roads. Our aim is to organize trips which would give our guests the best possible African Wildlife experience. We put into practice the numerous requests of our clients to arrange some of the best trips in Uganda.
The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through their partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and Uganda. Volunteer work is a great way to contribute to the global community and also fosters personal growth. Click on GVN Programs to see what is offered in each of the counties they serve. They also offer a professional course in TEFL through their partner Global English who offers discounts for all of their volunteers. For more information on this program, click here. Additional details are available at www.volunteer.org.nz.
Gorilla Treks in Uganda - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some very interesting gorilla treks in Uganda. Almost all you need is inclusive (with some exceptions) including: airport transfers, accommodation, meals, park entry fees, Gorilla permits, 4 wheel drive and ground transport with services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, and extensive game drives in the national parks to help you enjoy your visit. Visit www.africanservalcatsafaris.com for all of the information.
Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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