Uganda
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We get asked this constantly, so we are posting it here for everyone. If Uganda is your only stop, should you bother with the East African Tourist Visa or just get the standalone Uganda eVisa? The prices are close and the application forms look almost identical. What tips the decision one way or the other, […]
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Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo all sell Bwindi gorilla permits, and most first-time visitors have no idea which one to pick until it is too late to change. Does the sector actually affect how hard the trek is, or is it mostly about which lodges are nearby? We would like this thread to be a […]
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Not everyone wants to self-drive in Uganda, and we understand why. What are the realistic options for getting from Kampala to Jinja if you do not want your own car or a private driver for the whole trip? We are thinking shared taxis, buses, and whether ride-hailing apps actually work for a route this long.
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Tipping culture trips up a lot of first-time visitors to Uganda. Guides, drivers and gorilla trekking rangers all expect something, but the amounts are rarely printed anywhere clear. We want a straight answer here rather than vague advice, so people are not either under-tipping or wildly overpaying.
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What is the sensible order of operations when you land at Entebbe? Should you buy a SIM card at the airport or wait until you are in Kampala, and is it worth setting up mobile money (MTN or Airtel) straight away, or can that wait until later in the trip? Practical, step by step answers […]
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