Introduction to Uganda

UGANDA FACT FILE Uganda was called ’the pearl of Africa’, by Winston Churchill. This was because of the e country’s great natural beauty. The stretch from Entebbe’s international airport, breathtaking equatorial location on the forested shore of island-strewn Lake Victor... More

Places to Visit

PLACES TO VISIT IN UGANDA Uganda has the great natural beauty which led Winston Churchill to call it ‘the pearl of Africa’. There is abundant wildlife (including the famous mountain gorillas), the excellent climate that contribute to the attractions here .the facilities that the vis... More

Location & fact Sheet

Location Uganda is located in Central/East Africa. Area It has an area of 241,038 sq km (93,065 sq miles). Population Has a population of 30.9 million Population Density The population density is 128.2 per sq km. Kampala (Capital city) It has a population of 1.2 million (UN esti... More

Passport, Visa & Health Requirement

PASSPORTS Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry to Uganda required by all nationals Visas Required by all nationals of Cyprus and Malta and diplomatic passport holders of Italy. Visa Note (a) Although transit passengers do require a visa, they are able to obtain one o... More

International Travel

International Travel: Getting There by Air Airlines serving Uganda include British Airways (website: www.britishairways.com), Emirates (website: www.emirates.com) and Kenya Airways (website: www.kenya-airways.com). There are no direct flights from London or New York. Departure Tax US$20 ... More

Internal Travel

Internal Travel: Getting Around By Air Eagle Air (website: www.flyeagleairuganda.com) offers flights from Entebbe to most major towns. Charter flights are also available, including to the national parks. Getting Around by Water Local boat services link Entebbe to the Ssese Islands. ... More