Travel Tips & Planning
Practical travel tips — visas, safety, packing lists, border crossings, budgets and planning advice.
Uganda Safari Packing List: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Packing for a Uganda self-drive safari has specific requirements that differ from other East Africa destinations: the gorilla trek demands waterproof hiking…
Uganda Honeymoon Safari Self-Drive: Romantic Itinerary Guide
Uganda has become an increasingly popular honeymoon destination among couples who want a unique, wildlife-rich experience that is not the overrun Masai Mara…
Uganda Hippo Watching Guide: Best Sites and Safety Tips
Uganda has the highest hippo density in East Africa — over 5,000 in the Kazinga Channel alone, and significant populations in Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, and…
Queen Elizabeth National Park Entry Guide: Gates, Fees and What to Expect
Queen Elizabeth National Park has multiple entry gates and a layout that confuses first-time visitors. Knowing which gate to enter through, what to expect at…
Uganda Safari Solo Female Traveller Guide
Uganda is one of the safer African countries for solo female travellers and a growing number of women self-drive Uganda independently every year. The national…
Uganda Accommodation Guide: Budget to Luxury Near the National Parks
Uganda's accommodation near the national parks spans a wider range than most visitors expect — from USD $15 UWA campsites inside the parks to USD $800/night…
Uganda National Park Rangers: Tipping Guide and What to Expect
Tipping in Uganda is neither mandatory nor expected in the way it might be in some other African safari countries, but it is deeply appreciated by the…
Self-Drive Uganda with Kids: Family Safari Planning Guide
Uganda is an excellent family safari destination for children old enough to handle the driving and activity pace — and there are a few non-negotiable…
Uganda Tyre and Breakdown Guide: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Punctures are the most common technical problem on Uganda self-drive safaris. The combination of sharp laterite stone on park tracks, heavy loads on safari…
Uganda Travel Tips: Practical Guide for First-Time Self-Drive Visitors
Uganda is one of the safest and most visitor-friendly countries in East Africa, but first-time visitors encounter a series of practical surprises that are…