Uganda
Uganda is the most single-minded country in our data: all 16 places we cover are nature and walks.
Quick facts about Uganda
CurrencyUgandan shilling
LanguageEnglish, Swahili
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #53)
Tours & tickets in Uganda
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Travel essentials for Uganda
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryKikomando
CapitalKampala
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number911
Calling code+256
DaylightAbout 12 hours of daylight all year
Population47,123,531
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Uganda
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +256
3Uganda with kids – highlights
Why families love Uganda
Jinja carries 3 of the places we cover and everywhere else has 1. Comfortable months are wide, running jan and feb, may and jun, and aug through oct and dec, so timing is flexible.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: moderate
Food to tryKikomando
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Uganda
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