You are required to purchase a tourist visa before you enter Uganda. However citizens from the 33 countries can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 3 months. Tourist visas can be bought in advance at one of the Ugandan Embassies abroad see contacts for Ugandan Embassies worldwide or simply purchased upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or at any overland border. Photos are not required and a Uganda tourist visa costs US$ 50 per person for up to 90 days stay in Uganda. There is a planned introduction of a single entry visa for the East African Community member states.

Yes, the visa can be applied for online at www.visas.immigration.go.ug

Travelers must be vaccinated against yellow fever and prove this upon entry. This vaccine must be taken at least 10 days before entry. In emergencies, it can also be obtained around the airport. We do not recommend this.

We recommend that you take out insurance with AMREF for the Flying doctors. You are welcome to contact us.

Most major cities have ATMs. Almost always can be withdrawn with the Visa card money. Some banks also accept Mastercard and the EC bank card.

Of course, how much tip is given in Uganda depends entirely on your satisfaction, but even a small tip that shows your gratitude is greatly appreciated. You can consider $ 10 per day if you are satisfied with the service of your Safari Guide. In hotels and restaurants 5-10% tip are usual.

Uganda is a very safe country. Although Uganda has lived through a turbulent history, the country is safe, stable and inviting. The hospitable nature of the Ugander is legendary! Everywhere you will be welcomed with a friendly smile of the inhabitants of the country. The most popular Ugandassind National Parks are sure to visit. The border area with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains stable and all national parks and game reserves are well protected by the rangers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Tourism is of enormous importance to Uganda's economy. A tourist police has been set up to protect visitors. Your safety is an absolute priority for our partners. You can be sure that we will always give you the best travel advice for Uganda and keep you up to date in the event of security concerns.

If you are interested in gorilla tracking in Uganda or Rwanda, you must purchase a gorilla permit for $ 600 in Uganda and $ 750 in Rwanda well in advance of your trip. Since only eight people per day are allowed to visit every gorilla group, the demand is high. We gladly book your Gorilla Trcking Permit and organize your Gorilla Safari. In order to purchase your gorilla permit, you must provide us with your full name, nationality and passport number, as well as a preferred date for tracking the gorillas permit fee.

If you are interested in chimpanzee tracking in Uganda, you must obtain a chimpanzee permit. These permits vary depending on where the trekking is to be done. Kibale National Park is the most popular for chimpanzee trekking, and a permit costs $ 150. In Kyambura at Queen Elizabeth National Park, a chimpanzee permit costs $ 50, in Kaniyo $ 60, and in Budongo Forest $ 100. Chimpanzee tracking can be done morning or afternoon.