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\u2022 Ensure all passports are current and valid for at least 6 months AFTER the departure date, and each has at least 2 blank pages.
\n\u2022 Make extra copies of passport and airline tickets to take with you on your trip. Please ensure you keep these documents separate from the originals in the event of an emergency such as your passport getting lost or stolen.
\n\u2022 We recommend that you call your airlines a few days before your departure to reconfirm your flight times, as schedules are always subject to change. We would also need the information details of your arrival and departure.
\n\u2022 You are required to bring a maximum of 20kg. Any unwanted baggage and suitcases can be safely stored at the hotel or in our safe store. (Soft bags are recommended but not a must)
\n\u2022 You are required to bring good equipment which is vital for a safe and enjoyable trip.
\n\u2022 It is imperative that you obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Uganda.<\/p>\n
Money and currency:<\/strong> General Clothing:<\/strong> [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please take a moment to review our suggested list of some reminders and planning tips to ensure you have a worry free holiday. \u2022 Ensure all passports are current and valid for at least 6 months AFTER the departure date, and each has at least 2 blank pages. \u2022 Make extra copies of passport and … Continue reading Uganda Travel tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14414","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14414"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14416,"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14414\/revisions\/14416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hirwasafaris.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Uganda\u2019s unit of currency is the Ugandan Shillings (UGX): The Ugandan Shillings currently US$1 =3,700 UGX. Notes are in denominations of RWF 100,200,1000,5000, 10000,20000, and 50000, while coins are UGX 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.
\n\u2022 It is recommended to travel with US dollars as most banks and Forex Bureaus do not accept traveler\u2019s cheques in exchange for cash.
\n\u2022 Only banks, Forex Bureaus, hotels and lodges are authorized dealers as recommended by the company to change money. US$ bills produced before 2000 are not accepted, while those produced between 2001 \u2013 2005 will fetch a lower exchange rate same as small bills (5, 10, 20).
\n\u2022 Credit cards are usually accepted at major hotels, souvenirs shops and shopping malls in Rwanda. (Except local markets.)
\n\u2022 Kenya, Tanzania\/Rwandan currency are not accepted here, but can be exchanged only in local banks and Forex Bureaus. Visitors may import an unlimited amount of foreign exchange.
\n\u2022 It is advisable to pay your extra bills and check out the night before you depart from a hotel or lodge to avoid long delays in the morning.
\nLanguage:<\/strong>\u00a0Luganda is the National language, while English and Swahili are official languages. English is widely spoken throughout the country.
\nPermits:<\/strong>\u00a0For every permit, you are advised to book ahead of time, the official company is Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Safaris are informal and casual dress in comfortable lightweight cottons is appropriate.
\n\u2022 A hat and a pair of sunglasses are advisable for protection against the sun
\n\u2022 Laundry can be done at most lodges, but please make sure you hand in your laundry requirement at least a day before departure. Note: express laundry facilities might not be available in all hotels\/lodges.
\n\u2022 Light comfortable shoes such as sneakers or lightweight hiking boots are recommended
\n\u2022 Be prepared for cool evenings at higher altitudes of Rwenzori Mountains, Bwindi and Kisoro where you may need a sweater and trousers\/jeans[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"