The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory. It must be administered at least 10 days before travelling. A single dose provides lifetime protection. You will need an International Certificate of Vaccination (“yellow card”).

You can get vaccinated at: Sofia Regional Health Inspectorate, "Vranya" St. No. 20, floor 5, office 503, working hours: 8:30-12:00 and 12:30-17:00, phone: 02/813 04 98.

For additional recommendations, consult your personal doctor.

To enter Uganda, you will need an international passport valid for at least six months after the entry date. A visa is also required and can be obtained online through Uganda's electronic visa system or upon arrival at the airport. An International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is also necessary.

The official currency of Uganda is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). While credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants in the capital city Kampala, it's advisable to have cash available for local expenses, especially in remote areas. You can exchange currency at the airport and at exchange offices in major cities. ATMs are also available in cities, but it's wise to have a reserve sum, as they might not work everywhere.

We recommend travelling with a hiking backpack or duffel bag.

Ugandan cuisine is diverse and often includes staple ingredients such as bananas, rice, cassava, fish, and meat. The traditional dish is called "matoke"—bananas cooked and served with various sauces and meats. In the big cities, you'll find a variety of international restaurants, but in more remote areas, mostly local dishes are offered.

Mobile network and internet are available in the larger cities and tourist areas of Uganda, but in rural areas, coverage can be limited or unstable. In Uganda, you can purchase a local SIM card for better connectivity, with MTN and Airtel being the largest operators. Internet connection can be slow, but hotels in large cities usually offer Wi-Fi access.

Virtually off-limits for tourists. Flights for foreign visitors are prohibited. An import permit is required (applied for 3 months in advance), plus approvals from the Ministry of Tourism, the Armed Forces Command, and the Civil Aviation Agency. Without permission, the drone is confiscated at the airport (returned upon departure). Most national parks ban drones.