Transport: The roads are usually in good condition. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary for up-country use, particularly in the national parks during the rainy seasons. Uganda safari We preserve a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please ask for more details and tariffs. Luggage: Airlines will provide to you 20-40 Kgs, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is better for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is inadequate. We can organise the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari. Alcohol: Numerous types of local and international beer are provided, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner , Pilsner Lager, and. generally spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is recommended that you buy your wines from Kampala when driving to national parks because those at the lodges are a little bit costly. Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal. Currency: The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents. US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandeese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers. The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes. It is advisable that you transform money in Kampala before safari where other favourable rates are offered.Kenya safari holiday Trying to change money upcountry may be annoying and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company has not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates. Automated Teller machines (ATM) are accessible in Kampala and most are useful to international Visa or debit cards. . NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more.. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected. Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears. Travellers Cheques: TCs are accepted in Kampala, but at a reduced amount of favourable rate than cash. Most lodges and hotels up Country will accept TCs although rates are normally poor. We do not agree to them but we can direct you to where you will exchange them to get cash out of them. Credit Cards: VISA, American express, and MASTERCARD may be accepted at a few option establishments in Kampala like Hotels and some up-country hotels and lodges. Kindly note that credit cards are not widely accepted and most organizations reserve the right to levy a surcharge on credit card transactions, usually 7 – 10% on top of the original cost given the extra services attached to the transactions like Telephone calls etc. Banking: Numerous international banks operate in Uganda and these include; Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, and Citi Bank. Several local banks and forex bureaus also carry out their business through out the country. Generally the banking hours are 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Some institutions are open longer hours and on Saturdays. There are no legal restrictions on foreign exchange transactions and currency is easily convertible. Begging/Donations: We can organise tours to local projects or institutions on request. If personal donations are preferred, we would recommend exercise books, South Africa safari pens or pencils are useful gifts. Gratuities: We do not advise clients give money to beggars or street children as this only promotes the culture of begging and dependency. So instead of going to school ,they end up being on the streets to beg money because they believe is the best way of surviving. Help can be made to set up international and local charities that work with the homeless, street children or orphans. Tipping is at your own discretion. Ugandans give a token of appreciation basing on the level of service and there are no fixed or assumed rates. Traditionally people may not feel it appropriate to allegedly show their appreciation for money given, al the same salaries are commonly low in Uganda compared to neighbouring tourism destinations and all tokens of appreciation will be greatly welcomed. Tips are very personal and this is only a guide. Feel free to ask management for suggestions. Language: The authorized language is English. Kiswahili and Luganda are generally spoken throughout the country. We in fact speak over 40 languages in Uganda! Transport: The roads are usually in good condition.Botswana Safari our-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary for up-country use, particularly in the national parks during the rainy seasons. We preserve a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please ask for more details and tariffs. Luggage: Airlines will provide to you 20-40 Kgs, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is better for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is inadequate. We can organise the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari. Alcohol: Numerous types of local and international beer are provided, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner , Pilsner Lager, and. generally spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is recommended that you buy your wines from Kampala when driving to national parks because those at the lodges are a little bit costly. Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal. Currency: The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents. US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandeese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers. The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes. It is advisable that you transform money in Kampala before safari where other favourable rates are offered. Trying to change money upcountry may be annoying and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company has not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates. Automated Teller machines (ATM) are accessible in Kampala and most are useful to international Visa or debit cards. . NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more.. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected. Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears. Travellers Cheques: TCs are accepted in Kampala, but at a reduced amount of favourable rate than cash. Most lodges and hotels up Country will accept TCs although rates are normally poor. We do not agree to them but we can direct you to where you will exchange them to get cash out of them. Credit Cards: VISA, American express, and MASTERCARD may be accepted at a few option establishments in Kampala like Hotels and some up-country hotels and lodges. Kindly note that credit cards are not widely accepted and most organizations reserve the right to levy a surcharge on credit card transactions, usually 7 – 10% on top of the original cost given the extra services attached to the transactions like Telephone calls etc. Banking: Numerous international banks operate in Uganda and these include; Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, and Citi Bank. Several local banks and forex bureaus also carry out their business through out the country. Generally the banking hours are 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Some institutions are open longer hours and on Saturdays. There are no legal restrictions on foreign exchange transactions and currency is easily convertible. Begging/Donations: We can organise tours to local projects or institutions on request. If personal donations are preferred, we would recommend exercise books, pens or pencils are useful gifts. Gratuities: We do not advise clients give money to beggars or street children as this only promotes the culture of begging and dependency. So instead of going to school ,they end up being on the streets to beg money because they believe is the best way of surviving. Help can be made to set up international and local charities that work with the homeless, street children or orphans. Tipping is at your own discretion. Ugandans give a token of appreciation basing on the level of service and there are no fixed or assumed rates. Traditionally people may not feel it appropriate to allegedly show their appreciation for money given, al the same salaries are commonly low in Uganda compared to neighbouring tourism destinations and all tokens of appreciation will be greatly welcomed. Tips are very personal and this is only a guide. Feel free to ask management for suggestions. Language: The authorized language is English. Kiswahili and Luganda are generally spoken throughout the country. We in fact speak over 40 languages in Uganda! Transport: The roads are usually in good condition. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary for up-country use, particularly in the national parks during the rainy seasons. We preserve a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please ask for more details and tariffs. Luggage: Airlines will provide to you 20-40 Kgs, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is better for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is inadequate. We can organise the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari. Alcohol: Numerous types of local and international beer are provided, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner , Pilsner Lager, and. generally spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is recommended that you buy your wines from Kampala when driving to national parks because those at the lodges are a little bit costly. Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal. Currency: The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents. US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandeese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers. The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes. It is advisable that you transform money in Kampala before safari where other favourable rates are offered. Trying to change money upcountry may be annoying and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company has not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates. Automated Teller machines (ATM) are accessible in Kampala and most are useful to international Visa or debit cards. . NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more.. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected. Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears. Travellers Cheques: TCs are accepted in Kampala, but at a reduced amount of favourable rate than cash. Most lodges and hotels up Country will accept TCs although rates are normally poor. We do not agree to them but we can direct you to where you will exchange them to get cash out of them. Credit Cards: VISA, American express, and MASTERCARD may be accepted at a few option establishments in Kampala like Hotels and some up-country hotels and lodges. Kindly note that credit cards are not widely accepted and most organizations reserve the right to levy a surcharge on credit card transactions, usually 7 – 10% on top of the original cost given the extra services attached to the transactions like Telephone calls etc. Banking: Numerous international banks operate in Uganda and these include; Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, and Citi Bank. Several local banks and forex bureaus also carry out their business through out the country. Generally the banking hours are 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Some institutions are open longer hours and on Saturdays. There are no legal restrictions on foreign exchange transactions and currency is easily convertible. Begging/Donations: We can organise tours to local projects or institutions on request. If personal donations are preferred, we would recommend exercise books, pens or pencils are useful gifts. Gratuities: We do not advise clients give money to beggars or street children as this only promotes the culture of begging and dependency. So instead of going to school ,they end up being on the streets to beg money because they believe is the best way of surviving. Help can be made to set up international and local charities that work with the homeless, street children or orphans. Tipping is at your own discretion. Ugandans give a token of appreciation basing on the level of service and there are no fixed or assumed rates. Traditionally people may not feel it appropriate to allegedly show their appreciation for money given, al the same salaries are commonly low in Uganda compared to neighbouring tourism destinations and all tokens of appreciation will be greatly welcomed. Tips are very personal and this is only a guide. Feel free to ask management for suggestions. Language: The authorized language is English. Kiswahili and Luganda are generally spoken throughout the country. We in fact speak over 40 languages in Uganda! Transport: The roads are usually in good condition. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary for up-country use, particularly in the national parks during the rainy seasons. We preserve a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please ask for more details and tariffs. Luggage: Airlines will provide to you 20-40 Kgs, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is better for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is inadequate. We can organise the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari. Alcohol: Numerous types of local and international beer are provided, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner , Pilsner Lager, and. generally spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is recommended that you buy your wines from Kampala when driving to national parks because those at the lodges are a little bit costly. Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal. Currency: The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents. US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandeese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers. The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes. It is advisable that you transform money in Kampala before safari where other favourable rates are offered. Trying to change money upcountry may be annoying and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company has not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates. Automated Teller machines (ATM) are accessible in Kampala and most are useful to international Visa or debit cards. . NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more.. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected. Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears. Travellers Cheques: TCs are accepted in Kampala, but at a reduced amount of favourable rate than cash. Most lodges and hotels up Country will accept TCs although rates are normally poor. We do not agree to them but we can direct you to where you will exchange them to get cash out of them. Credit Cards: VISA, American express, and MASTERCARD may be accepted at a few option establishments in Kampala like Hotels and some up-country hotels and lodges. Kindly note that credit cards are not widely accepted and most organizations reserve the right to levy a surcharge on credit card transactions, usually 7 – 10% on top of the original cost given the extra services attached to the transactions like Telephone calls etc. Banking: Numerous international banks operate in Uganda and these include; Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, and Citi Bank. Several local banks and forex bureaus also carry out their business through out the country. Generally the banking hours are 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Some institutions are open longer hours and on Saturdays. There are no legal restrictions on foreign exchange transactions and currency is easily convertible. Begging/Donations: We can organise tours to local projects or institutions on request. If personal donations are preferred, we would recommend exercise books, pens or pencils are useful gifts. Gratuities: We do not advise clients give money to beggars or street children as this only promotes the culture of begging and dependency. So instead of going to school ,they end up being on the streets to beg money because they believe is the best way of surviving. Help can be made to set up international and local charities that work with the homeless, street children or orphans. Tipping is at your own discretion. Ugandans give a token of appreciation basing on the level of service and there are no fixed or assumed rates. Traditionally people may not feel it appropriate to allegedly show their appreciation for money given, al the same salaries are commonly low in Uganda compared to neighbouring tourism destinations and all tokens of appreciation will be greatly welcomed. Tips are very personal and this is only a guide. Feel free to ask management for suggestions. Language: The authorized language is English. Kiswahili and Luganda are generally spoken throughout the country. We in fact speak over 40 languages in Uganda! Transport: The roads are usually in good condition. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary for up-country use, particularly in the national parks during the rainy seasons. We preserve a fleet of saloon cars, mini-buses and four-wheel drive vehicles, available on chauffeur driven basis. Self-drive vehicles other than saloon cars are hard to come by. Please ask for more details and tariffs. Luggage: Airlines will provide to you 20-40 Kgs, or two pieces, of luggage on most flights. It is better for you to use soft luggage as space in vehicles is inadequate. We can organise the storage of “winter” clothes that you will not need on safari. Alcohol: Numerous types of local and international beer are provided, including leading local beers: Nile Special lager, Bell, Club Pilsner , Pilsner Lager, and. generally spirits and wines are imported and are readily available but it is recommended that you buy your wines from Kampala when driving to national parks because those at the lodges are a little bit costly. Drinking alcohol then driving is prohibited and purchase of alcohol under the age of 18 years is also illegal. Currency: The Uganda Shilling is the used currency in Uganda.. It is issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Uganda Shillings notes while Coins are available for smaller denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cents. US dollar, GB Pounds, South African Randas, Rwandeese Franks, Kenyan Shillings, Japanese yens and EUROs are readily exchangeable. Large US dollar bills attract the best exchange rates. Currency exchange rates vary and are posted at all banks and forex bureaus around Kampala and in the local newspapers. The rate as of as per October 2008 is US$1 = 1900 Uganda Shillings and GBP1 = 2690 Uganda Shillings. There are no restrictions on other international currencies but subject to changes. It is advisable that you transform money in Kampala before safari where other favourable rates are offered. Trying to change money upcountry may be annoying and the rates are not good while making payments in any exchange rates that a company has not set prices is subject to the company’s exchange rates. Automated Teller machines (ATM) are accessible in Kampala and most are useful to international Visa or debit cards. . NB: US Dollar bills of series of manufacture below the year-2000 are most often NOT accepted in Uganda or are exchanged at a less favourable rate or subject to a 20% surcharge or more.. Damaged washed or dirty foreign currency notes may be rejected. Please make sure that you bring with you new or notes in excellent condition with no stains or tears. Travellers Cheques: TCs are accepted in Kampala, but at a reduced amount of favourable rate than cash. Most lodges and hotels up Country will accept TCs although rates are normally poor. We do not agree to them but we can direct you to where you will exchange them to get cash out of them. Credit Cards: VISA, American express, and MASTERCARD may be accepted at a few option establishments in Kampala like Hotels and some up-country hotels and lodges. Kindly note that credit cards are not widely accepted and most organizations reserve the right to levy a surcharge on credit card transactions, usually 7 – 10% on top of the original cost given the extra services attached to the transactions like Telephone calls etc. Banking: Numerous international banks operate in Uganda and these include; Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, and Citi Bank. Several local banks and forex bureaus also carry out their business through out the country. Generally the banking hours are 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Some institutions are open longer hours and on Saturdays. There are no legal restrictions on foreign exchange transactions and currency is easily convertible. Begging/Donations: We can organise tours to local projects or institutions on request. If personal donations are preferred, we would recommend exercise books, pens or pencils are useful gifts. Gratuities: We do not advise clients give money to beggars or street children as this only promotes the culture of begging and dependency. So instead of going to school ,they end up being on the streets to beg money because they believe is the best way of surviving. Help can be made to set up international and local charities that work with the homeless, street children or orphans. Tipping is at your own discretion. Ugandans give a token of appreciation basing on the level of service and there are no fixed or assumed rates. Traditionally people may not feel it appropriate to allegedly show their appreciation for money given, al the same salaries are commonly low in Uganda compared to neighbouring tourism destinations and all tokens of appreciation will be greatly welcomed. Tips are very personal and this is only a guide. Feel free to ask management for suggestions. Language: The authorized language is English. Kiswahili and Luganda are generally spoken throughout the country. We in fact speak over 40 languages in Uganda!
