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We will provide you with a recent copy of ‘The Eye’ magazine—there will be a copy in your conference bag. It should contain the most up-to-date information for your travel while in Uganda.
Weather
Uganda is sunny most of the year, with temperatures rarely rising above 29oC.
The heavy rainy season is March-May, light rainy season November-December.
Language
The official language in Uganda is English. Luganda and Swahili are also widely spoken.
Electricity
230/245 volts. British-style plugs with three pins are used.
Business hours
Government offices are open from 08h00 to 16h30, Monday to Friday, closing for lunch from 13h00 to 14h00.
Bank hours vary from bank to bank but most are open from 08h30 - 14h30 Monday to Friday. Only some are open on Saturdays.
Shops are generally open from 08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday and 08h00 to 13h00 on Saturdays.
Food and drink
Uganda with its agricultural resources, combined with the conducive climate,
produces a wide range of food products.
Tea and coffee is readily available almost everywhere and the latest craze is coffee houses or cafes.
Local beer (lagers only) are as good as any international beer.
Currency
The official currency for Uganda is the Uganda Shilling.
Banks and Changing Money
There is a wide array of banks and forex bureau’s to choose from, with several international banks represented (Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic).
Tipping
You won't be expected to tip in Uganda. Bargaining is the norm when buying things from a market, street stall or craft shop.
Telephone
The IDD code for Uganda is +256. MTN Uganda, Uganda Telecom (Mango) and Celltel operate cellular Networks.
Internet
Internet access is available in in some form or another in just about all of Uganda's major centres of population.
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Travel Tips | Uganda
The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)
We will provide you with a recent copy of ‘The Eye’ magazine—there will be a copy in your conference bag. It should contain the most up-to-date information for your travel while in Uganda.
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Visa Information | Uganda
The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)
Underlying the Uganda Visa Policy is the principle of reciprocity, that is all countries that require visas for Ugandans are also visa prone in Uganda.
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The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)
Visa Information
The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)