INTERNATIONAL
AIR SERVICES
Regular
flights are available from London by Alliance Airlines and British
Airways. Alliance Airlines operates services to Entebbe from London
Heathrow (Terminal 3) on Monday and Friday, returning to London on
Thursday and Sunday. British Airways serves Entebbe three times a
week. Flights from London Gatwick on British Airways operate on Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday. Return flights are on Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday. Sabena - Belgian World Airlines operates flights to Entebbe
from Brussels on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Return
flights leave Entebbe on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Air
France operates direct services to Entebbe from Paris on Friday and
Sunday, returning on Saturday and Monday. Entebbe is also served by
Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, and Kenya Airways, via Nairobi.
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, provides extensive connections
to and from cities in Eastern and Southern Africa.
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
The
principal international gateway to Uganda is Entebbe International
Airport (EBB), four kilometres from the centre of the lakeside town
of Entebbe, and 30km (30 minutes drive) from the capital, Kampala.
For passengers arriving on private charter flights from neighbouring
countries it is no longer necessary to clear immigration at Entebbe.
It is now possible to arrange for advanced clearance at your destination
in Uganda.
PASSPORTS/VISAS
A
valid passport is required. Visas are not required by Citizens of
Commonwealth Countries, the European Union and the United States.
Citizens of other countries are advised to check with the nearest
Ugandan Representative for more details.
HEALTH/IMMUNISATION
Vaccinations
for yellow fever and cholera are required. A course of anti-malaria
tablets are recommended. Bilhazia is present in some lakes and swimming
is not recommended except in designated arrears. Only bottled water
should be drunk; in hotels and lodges flasks of drinking water are
provided. Good medical facilities are available in the main centres,
but insurance should be taken out before departure.
CURRENCY
The
unit of currency is the Uganda Shilling. It is recommended that visitors
carry with them UK Sterling (A3) or US Dollars ($) travelers' cheques.
Foreign cash and travelers' cheques can be changed at banks and numerous
authorized FOREX bureaus.
AIRPORT
DEPARTURE TAX
A
departure tax of US $20 is payable by passengers on international
flights at the airport.
PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS
- Jan
1 (New Years Day)
- Islamic
holiday (moveable towards the end of March)
- Good
Friday (moveable, March or April)
- Easter
Monday (moveable, March or April)
- May
1 (Labour Day)
- Islamic
Holiday (moveable, towards the beginning of June)
- June
3 (Martyrs' Day)
- June
9 (Heroes' Day)
- October
9 (Independence Day)
- Dec.
25 (Christmas Day)
- Dec.
26 (Boxing Day)
WHAT
TO WEAR
Informality
is the norm. For daytime wear, sports shirts and slacks for men, light
cotton dress, skirts and tops for women. In hotels a little formality
may be required. If you are going into the mountains a sweater and
strong walking shoes will be needed. A hat for protection against
the sun, sunglasses and swim ware should also be packed .Avoid bright
colours on safari. Brown, beige, dark green and khaki clothing is
recommended.
WHAT
TO TAKE
While
equipment is available for hire in certain places, it is best for
you to bring in such items as fishing tackle, golf clubs and climbing
gear. Bring a camera or camcorder, spare batteries and a pair of binoculars.
ON
SAFARI
Game
parks are not zoos. They are home to wild animals. Visitors should
never, for any reason, leave their vehicles. If there's a breakdown
you should stay in your car and wait for help. Those going on Safari
alone, should make sure someone is aware of the region to which they
are heading and of the time they expect to return. Walking safaris
should be undertaken when accompanied by a qualified guide. And remember
that famous motto of the bush: take nothing but a photograph and leave
nothing but a footprint! |
