INTERNAL TRAVEL TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS IN UGANDA

TRAVEL IN KAMPALA

Whether your first visit or you are a regular visitor to Uganda, FUN is at the centre of travel in Kampala. The weather mellower as the June- July heat gives way to the second rainy season starting in august and having its peak in the second half of September. This implies that you will have to keep your umbrellas handy and if you hope to heat the country side jungle boots and raincoats must kept at hand. It should be noted however that on the social scene, this is the most interesting period where the royal ascot goat race is held at Munyonyo, the Pearl Africa Music awards among others.

TRANSPORT
The most convenient and interesting means of travel around town is boda-boda cycles (motorcycle taxis) as these easily get around the city’s notorious traffic. Therefore travel with in Uganda is by public commuter mini-buses, special hires taxi (cabs)
Uganda is such a small country as one can get to any part of the country from Kampala in a half a day. Hence all the major roads are in good condition. In all the former British colony governments driving is done on the left Uganda AND this is not an exception in Uganda. From Entebbe to Kampala special hire taxis are available and can take you to your destination at an agreeable fee the recently introduced yellow taxi that are metered cabs, are good option. There also regular internal flights to distant areas such as eagle air united airlines thus charter planes are also available to all the major national parks in Uganda.

COMMUNICATION
Telecommunication should not be your worry as different mobile services are available country wide for example, MTN Uganda, Uganda telecom, WARID telecom, Celtel Uganda among others. These offer reliable services for mobile phones country wide. Internet facilities are widely available in Kampala. And up country towns have though they are limited options, but all hotels in the country have internet services.

Usefull Travel Websites
Uganda Travel Tips
Uganda Country Profile and Facts

Uganda's National Parks

Bwindi National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla Park
Kibale National Park
Semuliki National park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Mt Elgon National Park
Mt Rwenzori National Park