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Interesting Uganda Facts You Need To Know

Uganda is an Eastern African country. The country has a very rich wildlife. The tourist infrastructure in the country is well developed. Wildlife in Uganda has nearly 1061 different species of birds and has mountain gorillas, chimpanzee etc. Uganda can be a perfect holiday spot for those who like to travel in tropical climate. Apart from various wildlife species, there are some interesting facts about Uganda as a country that are worth noting.
The official national language of Uganda is English, but languages like Arabic, Swahili, Ganda are also used. It has nearly 1/3rd Christian population and same number of Protestants. The other major religions in Uganda are Muslim and indigenous beliefs. Some more interesting Uganda facts are listed below:
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Uganda Map

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Visa and entry requirements

Touring Uganda has never been easier than it is today, no barriers in the entry requirements, since all you need is a visa, which may be acquired at a consular, high commission or embassy of Uganda in your area. On the other hand, you need to have your credentials and a few of the following vaccinations. [Some of which are optional], you can still get a visa on arrival at the Entebbe international airport and at our major entry points.
Yellow fever vaccine is essential and compulsory
Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, Tetanus and Typhoid are also recommended if you expect to get closer to wild animals.

Applying for a visa

You can acquire a visa at the Uganda’s high commission or embassy in your country of residence or on arrival at the Entebbe international airport, if you travel with all your relevant documentation and identification.
The charges for Uganda’s tourist visa US$ 50

East Africa tourist visa;

The East Africa tourist visa will allow you travel between Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of the joint initiative made by the heads of states of the respective counties to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of east Africa.
Travelers from any country can obtain the multiple entry visa that will allow entry to the Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for tourism for a period of 90 days
Eligible person: tourists, no restriction on country of origin
Dependents: all persons must apply in their own right
Travel documents: all tourists must have an official and genuine international passport, valid for not less than 6 months from the time of visa application
Visa fees: USD 100 per visa
Validity of visa: 90 days
Single or multiple entry: Multiple entry to the three countries
Visa extension: An East Africa tourist visa shall not be extended
Country of entry: The holder of the East Africa visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa and move within the other countries without applying for another visa

Weather and climate

Uganda experiences a temperate climate even though the majority of the country is within the tropics with temperatures between 16-26’c for the majority of the year [April – November]. However during the warmer months [December – March] temperatures reach in excess of 30’c
In general the climate of Uganda is mainly influenced by; the dry N.E. and northern air masses which cause the dry weather in much of the north. Easterlies which becomes moist after blowing over Lake Victoria thus causing the wet conditions in much of the south. The presence of Lake Victoria which supplies moisture that makes the south moist. Were it not for Lake Victoria, Uganda would be a drier country due to sappiness.

Culture

Uganda being situated at the geographical heart of African continent, it has long been a cultural melting pot, as evidenced by the existence of 30-plus different indigenous languages belonging to five distinct linguistic groups, and an equally diverse cultural mosaic of music, art and handicrafts. The country’s most ancient inhabitants, confined to the hilly southwest, are the Batwa and Bambute Pygmies, relics of the hunter-gatherer cultures that once occupied much of East Africa to leave behind a rich legacy of rock paintings, such as at the Nyero rock shelter near Kumi

Health tips

Travelling to Uganda will require you to come along with the following;
Anti malaria drugs
Safety kit that include bandages and cut plasters
Anti food poisoning tablets
Insect repellants
Sunscreen

Clothing tips

An assortment of long trousers, long sleeved shirts, rain jackets, warm jumpers.
Good tracking shoes/boots.
Light backpack
Hat or cap

Photography

Carry along enough memory sticks for the adventure
Flash picture are not recommended to animals

Acquiring the East Africa Tourist Visa.

Acquiring the East Africa has been made simpler. Tourists are now eligible to acquire an East Africa Tourist Visa online prior to arrival to allow you visit the three East African countries:
Uganda Online Visa – visas.immigration.go.ug
Kenya Online Visa – www.ecitizen.go.ke
Rwanda Online Visa – www.migration.gov.rw

When planning to visit one or more of the above countries, plan to apply for an East Africa Tourist Visa. The three countries entry visa can be applied online using the website of the country where your trip will begin.
Visa online application guidelines:

Kindly get all the required information prepared to use on to the application when prompted to upload them. Confirm that you entered the e-mail address correctly, this will be used as you main contact between the immigration of the country you applied from and you the applicant. Note; if you do not get a reply of your application from the immigration department within the given time, kindly be advised to contact your travel agent or ground handler for assistance. Prior to applying for the visa, check with your country’s embassy to ascertain if you are required to apply for a visa to enter Uganda.

Well, you are still capable of applying for the visa on arrival at the Entebbe International airport though, the option shall be soon scraped.

Print your visa, once received so that it can be easy for you on arrival as you process your entry at the immigration.

For any questions and guidance about how to apply for the East Africa Tourist visa, please get in touch with us via email at; sales@rangelandsafaris.com