UGANDA SAFARIS
Pearl of Africa_
Uganda, the land of rolling hills, tranquil lakes, the snow capped Mountains of the Moon, rainforests and jungles, gorillas and chimps, savannah plains, elephants and lions, world class rapids on the Nile River before it thunders down the Murchison Falls - glorious butterflies abound outnumbered only by the plentiful birds
Accommodation
Uganda has a wide range of standards when it comes to places to stay - from five star hotels and first class luxury lodges, to rustic bush camps, guesthouses and campsites. Foreigners must pay in hard currency except for the smaller guesthouses.
Arrival by Air
Uganda 's main international gateway is the Entebbe International Airport . It is located some 40km south of Kampala , in the lakeside town of Entebbe . Its setting makes a spectacular entry to the country with an approach over Lake Victoria . A number of International carriers operate regular flights to and from Entebbe . These include: Air India , Air Tanzania , British Airways, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways, Gulf Air and Kenya Airways.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Visitors from or passing through a yellow fever and cholera zone (most of tropical Africa and South America) must be able to produce a valid International Certificate of Vaccination. Air travelers who only pass through the airports of such a zone are exempt from the requirement.
It is also advised that all travelers be vaccinated against Meningitis Typhoid and Hepatitis. As Uganda is in a malaria zone, visitors should also take prophylactics against malaria although the best way to avoid catching malaria is to avoid bites by using mosquito repellent and sleeping under a mosquito net. It is advisable to drink only boiled or bottled water and avoid swimming in ponds and still water pools.
It is strongly advised that visitors to Uganda take full health insurance. Availability of health care is restricted to the major towns. Where it is available services are in high demand and can be expensive.
On Safari
Always remember that while some animals have become accustomed to the presence of people they are still wild animals. Keep your distance. It is illegal to feed any animal, make excessive noise to attract their attention, or deviate from designated roads for that closer photograph. Never get out of your vehicle except at designated points. Close all windows and zippers when you leave your room or tent and spray it with insect repellant
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Uganda Safaris
