Uganda
The source of the Nile, and a music scene worth the trip
The honest version
Kampala and Jinja for the festival calendar, Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth for the wildlife. Roads are slow, budget more transfer time than you think.
On the ground in Uganda
Places our team has checked against their own sources. We hold the table, book the guide and split the cost across the crew.
When to go
Same country, four different trips. Pick the one you actually want.
Long rains
Mar – May
Heavy rain and difficult roads
Short dry season
Jun – Sep
Dry with good road conditions
Short rains
Oct – Nov
Afternoon rain, green and quiet
Long dry season
Dec – Feb
Dry, warm and the best gorilla trekking
While you're there
Events in Uganda that could anchor the trip instead.
Your countdown
Counted back from the day you fly. Lock dates in the planner and these become real calendar entries.
- Don't miss2 months before you fly
Yellow fever vaccination
Mandatory for entry and must be given at least ten days before arrival. Book the appointment early.
Source - Don't miss6 weeks before you fly
Apply for the Uganda e-visa
Processing takes several days and the application requires a yellow fever certificate to be uploaded.
Source