More About Uganda (Pearl of Africa) |
Uganda-Gifted by nature; was aptly described by Sir Winston Churchill as the “pearl of Africa”. With a plethora of beauty, ranging from the people with their diversely rich cultures to the majestic mountain sceneries and gentle rolling hills covered with green lush rainforests and vegetation in the south, central and western regions, and flat savannah plains in the north and north eastern regions. |
Airport |
You will arrive by air, landing at Entebbe International Airport or Nairobi if you are visiting Kenya. We shall pick you up from the airport on arrival and drop you back at the end of your visit. We Have good comfortable fully insured buses and 4x4 vans which you will use throughout your visit with Challenger Tours and Travel ltd |
Accommodation |
A number of good hotels are available to choose from to suit every budget. Elsewhere across the country and in the National Parks, hotels and inns are generally available, but quality of service and quantity of rooms vary greatly. We take the utmost care in booking decent Hostels and Lodges for our guests. |
On Arrival |
Uganda?s Customs and immigration officials are very welcoming, polite and efficient. For those who require a visa, you can process right at Entebbe International Airport or at any border crossing. Forex bureaus for currency exchange and ATM facilities are provided at the airport. There are also a number of shops and restaurants for those who would like something urgently at the airport. When requested many of the hotels be it midrange will arrange for airport pickups, as well as the tour company to organizing your safari |
Hand Luggage |
Keep any medication and important papers in your carry-on bag. Packing a fresh change of clothes is a good idea as bags tend to get delayed or lost on long haul, multiple stop flights. You don't want to end up stuck without medication, clothes or your important papers even if it is just for a few days |
Health |
Uganda is generally a safe country. One is required to have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination. All visitors to Uganda should take anti-malaria drugs as a precaution against this prevalent disease. The AIDS scourge which afflicted the nation has dramatically dropped due to a strong AIDS sensitization campaign by the government .We recommend that you do not drink tap water. Most hotels and restaurants provide previously boiled drinking water. Mineral water is also available. |
Be smart about malaria: We have an understanding with International reputable hospital in Kampala Uganda to be our contact hospital in case of any health emergency for our clients when on a visit to Uganda. The service the Surgery offers us includes emergency and ambulance services if ever need. Business hours Government offices are open from 08h00 to 16h30, Monday to Friday, closing for lunch from 13h00 to 14h00. Bank hours vary from bank to bank but most are open from 08h30 - 14h30 Monday to Friday. Only some are open on Saturdays. Shops are generally open from 08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday and 08h00 to 13h00 on Saturdays. Currency Internet
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