Ihamba Safari Lodge Large super markets like Nakumatt, Shoprite and Uchumi are almost exclusively found in Kampala. Small family managed super markets are found in towns and other areas of Uganda. Markets and road side
Uganda Tourist information, Uganda Safari Planner
Dress
Dress is generally informal. Swim wear and very skimpy clothing should be confined to beaches and resorts. For safaris, "natural" colours should be worn in preference to bright colours. In the forest areas of Bwindi,
Food & Drink
Most safari hotels and safari camps serve both western dishes and local food. Soft drinks are available everywhere. Beers (Nile and Bell are the most common), spirits such as Uganda Waragi and imported
Tour Uganda
Country: Republic of Uganda
Land Area: 236,580 sq. km
Population: Approximately 33 million
Capital: Kampala
Time Zone: GMT +3 hrs
Credit Cards
Major credit cards such as Visa and master card are accepted in some major towns and hotels. However, most remote areas only accept cash.
Currency
The Uganda shilling is the unit of currency. However all major currencies are accepted with the US dollar being the most common. The Uganda shilling is divided into denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 for coins while paper notes are in the denominations
Health
Inoculation against yellow fever and cholera are advisable but not mandatory. It is imperative that anti malarial prophylactics be taken before, during and after your visit. Bottled water available through out
