Uganda is a landlocked country astride the Equator in Africa. By region, it is located in East Africa and bordered by Sudan in the North, Kenya in the East, Tanzania in the South, Congo in the West and Rwanda in Southwest. The population of Uganda is about 30 million people and a total area of 236,040 sqkms.
Uganda proudly hosted the historical Common Wealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2007 and indeed a blessing to host the Queen of England and the Duke of Edinburgh amongst thousands of delegates who attended and also Uganda hosted the Organisation for Islamic conference, mid 2008.
Uganda is safe and the general environment is exciting, green, natural and beautifully endowed with natural habitant and bio-diversity to explore. The warm weather and hospitable people highly welcome you.
Uganda is your number one tourist destination and offers abundant beauty and amazing features ranging from Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Game parks, Beautiful country side and warm tropical weather spiced with highly hospitable people. ” No wonder Uganda was named the Pearl of Africa” by Sir. Winston Churchill.
Timings/Days – The Country operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from January – December (12 months).
Language – The official language is English which is good enough spoken globally. Local languages mainly include Luganda, Luo, Lusoga, Lunyoro-Lutoro and Swahili amongst many others. Communication is very fine and accessible through emails, telephone calls, speaking and writing.
Currency- The local currency is the Shilling and other currencies accepted include mainly US Dollars, British Pounds and Euros. Other currencies may be accepted and exchanged locally through Forex Bureaus around town. Several banks operate within the country such as Standard Chartered Bank, DFCU, Barclays Bank, Crane Bank, Centenary Bank and Stanbic Bank amongst others.
Climate/ Weather- The weather is generally warm for sunbathing and wet during rainy days. We have wet and dry season.