Uganda

Uganda, unique destination endowed with lush landscapes and uncommon wildlife.

Uganda is Africa condensed; the best that the continent has to offer packed into this one incredible region. Home to one of Africa’s highest mountain ranges in Africa, the ‘Mountains of the Moon’ in the Ruwenzori National Park; Uganda is also the source of the mighty Nile. It is relatively small in relation to other African countries, and a good infrastructure and road network make travel to and within the country simple. Visitors can reach the major attractions comfortably within a day, making even the shortest stay a multifaceted experience.

Bucket-list

Mountain gorilla tracking
See the chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest
The ‘Big 5’ in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Shopping in Kampala’s streets
Lake Victoria

Highlights

3 Unesco World Heritage Sites
Tallest mountain range in Africa; Rwenzori Mountains
Bwindi National Park
Beautiful landscapes
Local culture
Birth of the Nile River

What you need to know

Seasonal Highlights

There is little fluctuation in temperature during the year and no real winter or summer. The hottest months are January and February. The South has 2 wet seasons: from mid- September to November and March to May.

Adventure

For the adventurous why not tube down the Nile River. Take in the vast beauty of the Bwindi National Park and absorb the kind and wonderful people and their culture.

Electricity

The power supply is EU / European standard voltage of 230/240 and power sockets are EU style (square pin type). It is important to note that if you want to use US appliances, you will need a voltage converter as well as a plug converter.

Travel Insurance

Insurance to cover for medical, personal property and other personal risks during your safari is essential. Sense of Africa requires that all clients arrange for personal insurance. Sense of Africa works closely with Amref for emergency medical evacuation but this is just for emergency medical evacuation and cost of treatment is not included.