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TRAVEl TIPS TO AFRICA Getting there: On arrival to Entebbe international airport, which takes 40kms from the capital city of Kampala, is serviced by a number of international airlines, includes SN Brussels, British airways, south African airways, Kenyan airways, Air Tanzania, Rwanda Express airways, Egypt air ways, Ethiopian Airlines. Uganda can also be reached overland from Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. On arrival: Customs and immigration official are polite are efficient, and a visa for those who require one- can be purchased on the spot at Entebbe international airport or at any overland border. Foreign exchange and ATM facilities are available at the airport, which is also serviced by several shops and restaurant. Most midrange to up market hotels in Kampala and Entebbe will arrange airport transfer by request, as will any tour operators based in or around the capital. Local time is GMT+3. Health: A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required. All visitors should take malaria prophylactic drug. It is advisable to drink bottled rather than tap water at times its always included in the packages to those companies with customer care. Share the link http//www.trekugandasafaris.com Money: The currency is in Uganda shillings, Kenya shillings, Amafaranga for Rwanda and lastly Tanzanian shillings accord to the specified country of your choice. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preferences, but Euro and pounds sterling are widely accepted. Hard currency cash can be changed for local currency at banks and private bureau de change in all large towns, but travelers, cheques are not widely accepted outside Kampala. Local currency can be drawn against visa and other major credit cards at selected ATMs in Kampala, at Entebbe international Airport, and in a few other large towns. Language: Educated Ugandans are generally fluent in English, which is the official language. Of 30-plus different indigenous languages, Luganda serves as something of a lingua franca. When to visit: Uganda can be visited at any time, though mountain hikes, gorilla tracking and other forest walks are more challenging during the rains, which generally peak over mid-September` to November and march to May. What to wear: Day time temperature are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of high clothing’s during evening hours temperatures are cooler, especially at high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too. Those who wish to hike on the mountain will be exposed to alpine temperature and should pack accordingly. It is also advisable to come with solid walking shoes and sturdy clothing is ideal for forest walk. Lastly but not the least you should come a long with hats, sun glasses and a water proof jacket. Driving: Driving is on the left side of the road. For the visitors who are not experienced using African roads should hire drivers other than self drive. Foods and drinks: African hotels serve good western style meals, while a wider range of cuisines being available in the capital and some larger towns. Local restaurant serve Uganda dishes, typically Ugali (stiff maize porridge) motooke (cooked banana) eaten with stew. What to buy: A wide selection of local handicrafts is available to be given as souvenirs. These includes musical instruments, such as the hide drums made in the vicinity of mpigi as well as the excellent local basketwork among others. Further information: www.trekugandasafaris.com info@trekugandasafaris.com direct line: +256783654766 facebook@trekugandasafaris.com TRAVE TIPS TO AFRICA Getting there: On arrival to Entebbe international airport, which takes 40kms from the capital city of Kampala, is serviced by a number of international airlines, includes SN Brussels, British airways, south African airways, Kenyan airways, Air Tanzania, Rwanda Express airways, Egypt air ways, Ethiopian Airlines. Uganda can also be reached overland from Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. On arrival: Customs and immigration official are polite are efficient, and a visa for those who require one- can be purchased on the spot at Entebbe international airport or at any overland border. Foreign exchange and ATM facilities are available at the airport, which is also serviced by several shops and restaurant. Most midrange to up market hotels in Kampala and Entebbe will arrange airport transfer by request, as will any tour operators based in or around the capital. Local time is GMT+3. Health: A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required. All visitors should take malaria prophylactic drug. It is advisable to drink bottled rather than tap water at times its always included in the packages to those companies with customer care. Share the link http//www.trekugandasafaris.com Money: The currency is in Uganda shillings, Kenya shillings, Amafaranga for Rwanda and lastly Tanzanian shillings accord to the specified country of your choice. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preferences, but Euro and pounds sterling are widely accepted. Hard currency cash can be changed for local currency at banks and private bureau de change in all large towns, but travelers, cheques are not widely accepted outside Kampala. Local currency can be drawn against visa and other major credit cards at selected ATMs in Kampala, at Entebbe international Airport, and in a few other large towns. Language: Educated Ugandans are generally fluent in English, which is the official language. Of 30-plus different indigenous languages, Luganda serves as something of a lingua franca. When to visit: Uganda can be visited at any time, though mountain hikes, gorilla tracking and other forest walks are more challenging during the rains, which generally peak over mid-September` to November and march to May. What to wear: Day time temperature are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of high clothing’s during evening hours temperatures are cooler, especially at high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too. Those who wish to hike on the mountain will be exposed to alpine temperature and should pack accordingly. It is also advisable to come with solid walking shoes and sturdy clothing is ideal for forest walk. Lastly but not the least you should come a long with hats, sun glasses and a water proof jacket. Driving: Driving is on the left side of the road. For the visitors who are not experienced using African roads should hire drivers other than self drive. Foods and drinks: African hotels serve good western style meals, while a wider range of cuisines being available in the capital and some larger towns. Local restaurant serve Uganda dishes, typically Ugali (stiff maize porridge) motooke (cooked banana) eaten with stew. What to buy: A wide selection of local handicrafts is available to be given as souvenirs. These includes musical instruments, such as the hide drums made in the vicinity of mpigi as well as the excellent local basketwork among others. Further information: www.trekugandasafaris.com info@trekugandasafaris.com direct line: +256783654766 facebook@trekugandasafaris.com

RWENZORI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK THE MYSTICAL CHALLENGE

How to get there
The Rwenzori lies a few kilometers north of the equator,rising over 4000m above the floor of the Albertine Rift valley.The park trailed head at Nyakalengija can be reached from Kampala
 to the west via Fort portal (375km) or the south passing through Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth national park (450).
Nyakalengija is 17km off kasese-Fort portal road and 25km north of kasese town.Flight can also be arranged in Kampala to kasese from kajjansi airstrip.
About the accommodation: You should come with your sleeping mats,camping and rooms are always available at the circuit's Nyakalengiji trail head at Ruboni campsites and  Guestroom.Other options are exist in kasese, Fort portal and in the nearby Queen Elizabeth National park.

Kidepo Valley National Park at a glance

A wilderness of the park, dry hot and isolated yet spectacular with magnificent and wilderness waiting you to to discover. The park is travesred  by large sand Rivers renowned for their distinctive composition of wild game  co-existing with the dry mountain Forests, open savanna and hilltops capped by rock koppies.
Enjoy the isolated wilderness dominated by the 2550m Mount Morungole and transected by the Kidepo valley with the great Narus River.
 Perennial rains may make Kidepo an oasis in the semi desert but its tract of rugged savanna is home to 77 types of mammals species and almost 500 bird species.  Game viewing is so exciting here all the year and so is bird watching, foot safaris and mountain climbing. And even in the dry season it is worth visiting and see the seasonal Kidepo river and stroll along the its 50m wide bed of white sand between banks covered by palm trees.
The 1442km-2 park in Karamajong region of northern Uganda bordering the North west of Kenya.
Climate
 The park has a semi arid climate with just one light rainy season per year between April to September. The valley of the Narus river  in the south of the park receives 890mm  of rain per year while 635mm falls in the in the Kidepo valley in the north. Both are seasonal and dissapear in the dry season.
Accomodation
The park runs a hostel with 21 bandas each with two beds fourteen of which are self contained. Apoka Rest camp managed by the Uganda  Safari company has been renovated into a four star lodge. Adjacent to Apoka  hostels, the camp operaes ten wooded and canvas suits. There are also two campsites in the park , Kakine and Nagusokopire both ideal locations for picnics.