You’ll Find Everything from Clothes to Ceramics, and Metal Work to Musical Instruments. What to Buy & Where to Shop in Kampala Ranging from Digital Cameras, Books, Fashion Jewellery, Laptops to Home Appliances Store; Tips for Shopping in Uganda including shopping hours
Uganda is one of the best places in East Africa for shopping and visitors will be spoilt for choice with the huge, glitzy shopping malls, department stores, small shops and bustling street markets.
Overall, Shopping in Uganda is an experience to thrill and delight the most discerning of shoppers – whatever it is you’re looking for. From the gleaming chrome and towering size of modern, air-conditioned malls, to the hustle and bustle of its famously buzzing street markets, Uganda has all kinds of places to blow your baht.
Most vendors and staff at the shopping Arcades in addition to being fluent in several local languages, speak good enough English. Most shops in Uganda cities and towns open by 07.00am to 10.00pm everyday and night markets carry on even up to mid night.
Shopping in Uganda can be categorized into two;
Urban and Rural shopping. Urban shopping entails shopping in the modern advanced supermarkets or shopping in the much bigger ‘western’ style stores. There are usually large stocks of consumer goods, prices are fixed and the layout includes aisles and checkout counters. It is common with the high class Ugandans and foreigners. They are mostly located in Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, Entebbe and the other major towns in the country.
Rural markets are the norm in Uganda. You will come across rural markets either in the centre of the town or village, or by the roadside just outside the town or village. Rural markets that operate on certain days of the week at convenient locations
Where to Go Shopping in Uganda
Uganda has more than enough shopping malls to suit all kinds of lifestyles and budgets. The top Shopping areas offer amazing shopping experiences, in terms of diversity of products, accessible location in downtown areas and overall shopping satisfaction. Whether you are looking for the most upscale, the trendiest, the funkiest, or the most specialized, you will find them among these shopping malls below.
Kampala City for Shopping
Kampala is the capital of shopping malls, open – air markets, road – side vendors, charming side street antique shops and art galleries. There are also a number of Supermarkets in the City suburbs of Nsambya, Ntinda, Kansanga, Kabalagala and Bugolobi.
ART GALLERIES AND CRAFTS
Afriart Gallery
UMA Show Ground
Main exhibition hall
Phone: 0712 455555
Aidchild Gallery
At the Equator on Masaka Rd & Sheraton Hotel
Phone: 0772 616861
Akiba, Iganga Road – Jinja
Mob: +256 752 700600 / +256 772 544199
Amani Crafts Shop
Aspen Place Apartments
Shop 3 Ggaba Road, Bunga
Mob: +256 772 516818
Banana Boat
23 Cooper Road, Kisementi
Garden City Shopping Centre
Phone: 041-252190
Email: crafts@bananaboat.co.ug
Design Agenda
JIC Building, Parliament Avenue
Phone: 0772 718158
Email: designagenda@hotmail.com
Katch The Sun
3 Bandali Rise, Bugolob
Mob: +256 772 303200
Email: jeffersoncatherine@hotmail.com
Kreations Gifts
55A Upper Kololo Terrace
Phone: (0312) 280083/ 0712 767214
Fax: (041)34 52 38
Email: farah@africaonline.co.ug
Website: www.kreationsgifts.4t.com
Kwetu Afrika
Lubowa off Entebbe Rd
Phone: (0414) 200690 077419061
Email: kwetu@infocom.co.ug
La Fontaine
Plot 6 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya
Mob: +256 772 406197
Email: kate@lafontainekampala.com
Website: www.lafontainekampala.com
Margret Troller School of Industrial Art Gallery
Makerere University
Phone: (041) 4531423
Mobile: +256 772 672218 / +256 752 598792
Email: artgallery@sifa.mak.ca.ug
Naturaleaf
Mob: +256 772 46222
Email: papers@naturaleaf.com
Website: www.naturaleaf.com
Nommo Gallery
4 Victoria Avenue, Nakasero
Phone: (0414) 234475, 0772 502553
Email: culture@africaonline.co.ug
Paper Craft Africa
Mob: +256 782 224026
Email: papers@papercraftafrica.com
Papula Paper
Mob: +256 712314846 / +256 752 846806
Email: papulapapers@yahoo.com
Persian Carpet Bazaar
Iranian and Persian carpets and gifts
Phone: 0712 403096 / 0772 442591
RA Antiques
4 Pilkington Road
Colline House Ground Floor, Kampala
Phone: (041) 4254759
Mob: +256 772 451169
Rising Sun Gallery & Café
59 Luthuli Ave
Phone: (0414) 223249/5
Tulifanya Art Gallery
28/30 Hannington Road
Phone: (0414) 254183
Fax: (041) 267809
The Acacia Tree
Unit 4 Metropole Hotel, Kampala
Phone: +256 752 530278 / +256 712 530278
Fax: (041) 4343452
Email: theacaciatree@gmail.com
Uganda Crafts 2000 Ltd
Basement shop, Teachers House, Bombo Rd
Phone: (041) 250077
Email: ugandacrafts2000ltd@yahoo.com
Website: www.ugandacrafts2000ltd.org
Ujuzi Art Studios Ltd
(Paulo Akiiki), 1515 Kira Rd, Kampala
Mob: +256 772 542255 / +256 782 372542
Phone: (041) 4532252.
Email: ujuziart@gmail.com
Website: www.ujuziartstudio.com
Vee Bees Creations
Kisementi Shop 10
Phone: 0782 346653, (0414) 220563
Email: veebeescreations@aol.com
Zeeds Collection Ladies Boutique
Shop 19 Cooper Road
17 Kampala Road, Uganda House Arcade
Phone: 0712 495746.
Email: y_bahl@yahoo.com
BOOKSHOPS
Aristoc Booklex
23, Kampala Road
Opposite Steers next to Wina Classic
Phone: (0414) 349052.
Also at Garden City, Yusuf Lule Road
Book and Media Centre
57 Kampala Rd
Phone: (0414) 256346
La Fontaine
4A Kampala Road
Crown House
Phone: (0414) 348888
Fax: (041) 236333
Mukono Bookshop
4 Pilkington Road
Colline House
Phone: (0414) 347555
Fax: (041) 342041
Paulines Book Media Centre
57 Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 256346
St. Paul’s Book Centre
57 Kampala Rd
Phone: (0414) 267988
Uganda Bookshop
4 Colville Street
Phone: (0414) 343756
University Bookshop
Makerere, Lincoln Close
Phone: (0414) 543442/3
Fax: (041) 534973
FURNITURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Double Dutch
Plot 60-64, 6th Street
Industrial Area
Phone: (0312) 262962
Mob: 0772 728292
East African Timbers Ltd
37/41 Port Bell Road
Luzira, Kampala
Mob: +256 782 660926
Email: info@eastafricantimbers.com
Website: www.eastafricantimbers.com
Nile House
532 Naku Musana Road
Katabu Zone Kansanga
Mob: + 256 714 789789 / (0392) 824522
Jacaranda Furniture Shop
4 Bombo Road, Kampala.
Phone: (041) 4348407
Mob: +256 772 641827
Email: alicjakrakow@yahoo.co.uk
Performance Office Furnishings
Plot 8 Hannington Road (opposite Serena Hotel)
Phone: +256 31 2261774 / +256 77 2261775
Email: performanceafrica@gmail.com
Performance Home Furnishings
Conrad Plaza
Plot 22 Entebbe Road
Phone: +256 31 2261774 / +256 77 2261775
Email: performanceafrica@gmail.com
Hwan Sung
Pioneer House (Opp. Shell Jinja Road)
Phone: (0392) 789137/8
Fax: (041) 4253605
Website: www.hwansungbiz.com
Megha Industries (U) Ltd
Megha Building
39 Kyambogo Road, Kampala
Phone: 0414 286285-7
Email: megha@utlonline.co.ug
Multi Options
Yusuf Lule Road
Garden City Shopping Mall First Floor
Phone: (041) 4230075
Nina Interiors Ltd
41 Jinja Road, Kampala
Phone: (041) 4251024 / 4233379
Fax: (041) 4251178
Email: info@ninainteriors.co.ug
Website: www.ninainteriors.co.ug
SUPERMARKETS
Beirut Mini-Market
Garden City Shopping Mall
Basement Floor, Shop 3
Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
Mob: +256 782 511111
Email: mitchove@hotmail.com
Capital Shoppers Delight
5 Market Square, Kampala
Phone: (0414) – 254523
Embassy Supermarket
1470, Nsambya, Ggaba Road
Phone: (0414) 268837 / 0772 451814
Fax: (041) 268839.
Garden City Shopping Centre
Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
Phone: (041) 4258906 / (0312) 261414
Kwiksave Convenience
28 Kampala Road, UI
Phone: (0414) 258258, 0772 200068
Millennium Supermarket
23 Cooper Road, Kisementi
Phone: (0414) 233495
Payless Supermarket
Kisementi, Bugolobi, Gaba Road
Phone: (0414) 222859 / (0414) 267556
Shopper’s Paradise
265 Bombo Road
Phone: (0414) 533646
Shoprite Kampala
Ben Kiwanuka Street
Phone: (0312) 228100
Fax: (0312) 228210
Uchumi
Garden City
Yusuf Lule Road
Phone: (0414) 252077
BUTCHERS
Quality Cuts Butchery
1402 Ggaba Road
Phone: (0414) 510465
Fax: (041) 510465
Uchumi – Garden City
Yusuf Lule Road
Phone: (0414) 252077
Ugachick Poultry Breeders
Chicken House
Old Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 250341 / (0414) 251957
Uchumi, Supermarkets Ltd
Yusuf Lule Road, Garden City, Kampala
Phone: (0312) 300400
Email: gardencity@uchumiug.com
ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Appliance World
10A Jinja Road
Phone: (0414) 340799 / (0312) 250119
Fax: (041) 340812
Website: www.applianceworld.co.ug
Game Store – Lugogo Mall
Jinja Road
Phone: (0414) 302500, (0312) 350400
Fax: (041) 350407
Ssebagala & Sons
9 Market Street, Kiyembe lane
Phone: (0414) 250247 / (0414) 244270
Shopprite
Ben Kiwanuka Street
Phone: (0312) 228100
Fax: (0312) 228210
Uniontop
Ambassador House, 56/60 Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 342884 / (0414) 258261
Anisuma Traders
Garden City, First Floor
Phone: (0414) 253755
Majestic
13/5 Luwum Street
Phone: (0414) 258315
Fax: (041) 231856
MTA Electronics Ltd
3 William Street
Phone: (0414) 347850
Ugasung Electronics
109-111 6th Street
Industrial Area, Kampala
Phone: (041) 4222333 / (0312) 261890
Fax: (041) 4222776
Email: ugasung-ug@hanmail.net
GENERATORS AND INVERTERS
Balton
47-57 Mulwana Road
Industrial Area, Kampala
Phone: (0312) 502300
Fax: (041) 4255853
Email: em@balton.co.ug
Website: www.baltoncp.com
CEAL Uganda Limited
15 Bandali Rise
Bugolobi, Kamapala
Phone: (041) 4220898
Email: Anthony.k@bushnet.net
Website: www.equipafrica.com
Ital Trade Ltd
22/27 Ring Rd. Muyenga
Phone: (0414) 267862, 0772 767862
Email: andrea@starcom.co.ug
Prime Technical Solutions
32 Namirembe Road
Phone: 0752 808182
Terrain Plant
21 Tank Hill Road Muyenga
Phone: (041) 4266749 / (0312) 260086
Mob: +256 772 200950/
Email: terrain_plant@bushnet.net
FURNITURE
Beautiful Living
Coffee House, 35 Jinja Road
Phone: (0414) 349679
Betar Enterprises
7/1 Luwum Street
Phone: (0414) 250858
Central Trading
25/37 Nkrumah Road
Phone: (0414) 233650
Double Dutch Interior Designs
60, Sixth Street, Industrial Area
Phone: 0772 718191, 0772 728292
Furniture Land
91/97 7th Street, Industrial Area
Phone: (0414) 254116
Jacaranda Furniture Shop
4 Bombo Rd
Phone: (0414) 348407, 0772 641827
Email: alicjakrakow@yahoo.co.uk
Malaysia Furnishing Centre
1 Old Kampala Road, Kampala
Phone: (041) 4348660
Fax: (041) 4349238
Email: mfc@utlonline.co.ug.
Nina Interiors
41 Jinja Road
Phone: (0414) 251024, (0414) 233379, (031)262453
Fax: (041) 251178
Performance Office Furnishings
8 Hannington Road, Nakasero
Phone: (0312) 261774
Mobile: +256 772 261775
Email: performanceafrica@gmail.com
Prime General Supply
29A Nkurumah Road
Phone: ( 0414) 257418, (0414) 254643
Fax: (041) 343759
SHOPPING BOUTIQUES
Abato Children’s Clothing
Ggaba Road, Nsambya babies’ home
Kansanga
Mob: +256 0774203889.
Chui Arts- Mukisa House
Lugogo Show Ground, Kampala
Phone: (031) 2299229
Mob: +256 772 375001
Email: chuiarts@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.chuiarts.com
Fashion Hut Boutique
Plot 110 Bukoto Street, Kampala
Phone: 0712 786567 / 0712 186468
Imagez
2nd Floor Garden City Mall, Kampala
Phone: 0312 262601
Email: imagez@infocom.co.ug
Knights Polo
Yusuf Lule Road
Garden City Shopping Mall 2nd Floor
Phone: (041) 4252777
Lady Charlotte
Yusuf Lule Road
Garden City Shopping Mall 1st Fl.oor, Kampala
Mob: +256 772 406 638
Parents “R” Us
Russel Road, Shop 14 Cham Towers
Mobile: +256 782 351760
Email: ochola@gmail.com
Sylvia Owori
Shop 6, 3rd Floor, Garden City
Phone: (0414) 345810
Email: sowori@aol.com
Buganda Road Women’s Craft Market
You will support some Ugandan women when you buy you gifts there. Nice selection including many fabrics, Ugandan shirts called kitenge.
Vee Bees Creations
Kisementi Shop 10
Phone: 0782 2346653, (0414) 220563
Email: veebeescreations@aol.com
Zeeds Collection Ladies Boutique
Shop 19 Cooper Road, Kisementi
Mob: +256 712 495746
Email: y_bahl@yahoo.com
SPORTS CENTRES
3M Sports Centre
83/85 Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 258169 / 0772 414212.
Alimpex
Garden City, Second Floor
Phone: (0414) 252995
Asiatic Sports
56/60 Kampala Road
Ambassador House
Phone: (0414) 341989
J.J Sports
Sheraton Hotel
Ternan Ave
Phone: (0414) 254333
House of Sports
Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 234896/7
STATIONERY
Aristoc Bookstore
Diamond Trust Building
Kampala Road
Phone: (0414) 349052
Also in Garden City
Deluxe Stationers
Nkrumah Road
Phone: (0414) 254893
Kayonza General Supply
8-10 Nkrumah Road
Phone: (0414) 255123, 0772 455123
Email: new-era@africonline.co.ug
Picfare Industries
17/19 Nkrumah Road
Phone: (0414) 230416, 0772 420901
Fax: (041) 345137.
FRESH FOOD MARKETS
Nakasero Market
This is located in the city centre and this where you get quality fresh foodstuffs. The parking there is tricky and the market it is prone to thugs. It opens daily, from 5: 00am until about 8:00pm.
Balikuddembe Market
Like Nakasero market, Balikudembe is a downtown shopping centre that deals in almost all local foodstuffs, and used (second-hand) goods. This is the biggest market in the East African region and harbours over 55,000 people.
Nakulabye Market
Kibuye Market
Masaka Town Market
Nyendo Market
TIPS ON PAYMENT
Large shops accept credit cards, especially in the touristy part of the town, big supermarkets and safari lodges. In small shops and markets you have to pay in cash, ensure you have the local currency in smaller denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10, 000 for quicker and safer transactions.
TIPS FOR SHOPPING IN UGANDA
Shopping in Uganda is generally easy, fun and exceptionally rewarding, but the following tips are useful especially when you are a first time traveler to the East African country.
1. Fixed prices are the norm in most Super markets, department stores and a number of shops in Kampala, but at most other places bargaining is acceptable and expected.
2. Shop around to compare prices – this is especially important with durables such as Electronic Appliances.
3. Obtain a receipt for goods bought and check if it is correct and the amount matches what you have paid leaving the shop.
4. Do not let a stranger or an unfamiliar person to you to take you shopping.
5. Bear in mind that the price difference especially reflects on the quality of the product. It is paramount that you consider the more priced which is most times value-worth.
6. It is also important to take note that shops in hotel arcades pay high rents and accordingly prices tend to be higher than at street shops. So expect higher prices here.
Inclusion, Uganda has a number of other places to shop. Most shopping centres are second to none, and whether its clothes, computers, gems or mobile phones that you are looking for, visitors marvel at the range and quality of what’s on offer. If shopping is your thing, a visit to Uganda will very likely satisfy your passion.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Full and Half day Tours with Expert-Guided Adventures; Ngamba Island Activities, Bio-diversity, Ngamba Island Safaris, Where to Stay – Ngamba Island Tented Camp
Ngamba Island is a chimpanzee sanctuary that was established and officially opened to visitors in October 1998. Its establishment was to take care for the 19 orphaned chimpanzees that had been rescued from poachers by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
It is nestled approximately 23km from Entebbe Town, in close proximity to the equator Central Uganda. Ngamba Island stretched over 40 hectares of rainforest which makes it a perfect habitat for even other wildlife species.
The island forms part of the Kome Archipelago, a group of over 12 islands and islets separated from the northern shore of Lake Victoria by the 10km the open flowing Damba channel. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary currently shelters close to 50 orphaned chimpanzees; and it’s managed by Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Trust (UWECT); International Fund for Animal Welfare (US); Born Free Foundation (Britain); the Jane Goodall Institute (Germany); and the Zoological Board of New South Wales (Australia).
Bio-diversity
This fragile forested island on Lake Victoria supports a rich diversity of natural foods and wildlife. The sanctuary in principle was set up to provide the best facilities and care to the captive chimpanzees. Several of these primates come from unfamiliar situations often rescued from poachers who have killed the parents for “bush meat” and taken the infant chimps to sell in the illegal exotic pet trade. Young chimps are introduced to the sanctuary in cages and slowly introduced to surrogate mothers.
The Island is also an ideal natural habitat for several other species including Otters, Fruit Bats, Hippos, Crocodiles and Monitor Lizards. Over 154 rare species of birds have been recorded at the sanctuary such as the Orange Weaver Bird, Pied Crow, Great Egret, etc. With more than 50 plant species, Ngamba Island provides a variety of natural foods for the chimpanzees.
Getting There
The most popular and cheap way to get to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is either by a speedboat which takes about 45 minutes ride (23km offshore from Entebbe). A traditional canoe can also be used although make the journey longer and exhaustive.
Best Month to Visit Ngamba Island
February is the best month to tour Ngamba Island because it is generally cool and dry and it is also the best times to see the migration in neighboring Tanzania.
Where to Stay on Ngamba Island
NGAMBA ISLAND TENTED CAMP
Ngamba Island Tented Camp offers the unique opportunity to spend a night on the Island, with the option to enjoy the very special privilege of joining a group of infant chimps on their early morning walk through the forest. After spending a day with the chimpanzees, it is a great place to relax and enjoy the sunset over the lake. The four tents are managed by Wild Frontiers.
Guests at Ngamba Island Tented Camp stay in comfortable, twin-bedded tents at the water’s edge, each with en-suite bathroom facilities and their own verandas. All meals are prepared and served by their friendly camp staff in one of two dining areas – either in the A-frame or the platform beside the lake. Meals at Ngamba Island Tented Camp are substantial, with several tasty courses for dinner and local specialties such as fresh fish from the lake, whenever possible.
NGAMBA ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Chimpanzee Watching
This is one of the most eye-catching activities. It is a unique opportunity for close viewing of the chimpanzees in an adapted environment. Visitors can go for a Half Day Chimpanzee Watch, Full Day Ngamba Chimpanzee tour, 2 Days Ngamba Island Safari, or 3 Days Ngamba Island Chimpanzees Watching. There are raised walkway specially designed for easy viewing and excellent photographic opportunities.
Bird Watching at Ngamba Islands
Apart from the chimpanzees, birders can also have their take in the woodland and the forested areas at the island. The shoreline obviously, provides an excellent opportunity for watching shorebirds.
Chimpanzee Feeding Experience
This attracts the Chimps to within meters of the raised walkway specially designed for easy viewing and excellent photographic opportunities. Resident guests enjoy two daytime feedings of the chimpanzees, i.e. the morning at 11:00am and evening feeds at 3:00pm at the holding facility everyday.
Nature / Forest Walks
Set off and really discover the beauty of the Islands. Currently charges for the Forest Walk is US$350 @ person
Informative Tours
Guides take visitors for informative tours as watch the free-ranging chimps. Most of such tours focus on educating visitors as well as the local communities about these remarkable species and the importance of conserving their fragile forest habitat. School tours are common for such visits.
High Speed Boat Rides
Visitors can go for half day sunset cruise on a speed boat rides or a full day on the local boat ride while enjoying a memorable African sunset.
Swimming
Swimming is one of the most relaxing activities for visitors on Ngamba Islands.
Others are;
Local fishing
The entails going on fishing trips to the surrounding local fish villages as well as active fishing
Overnight Camping
Camps are erected around Campfires

Vacations Uganda – All Inclusive Uganda Vacation Packages, Book Online or call Expert-Guided Adventures Uganda, Special Deals on Uganda Vacations, Uganda Vacation and Travel information; Safari Vacation Lodges Uganda
For any Africa-bound traveller who enjoys vacationing in the sun, an all-inclusive Uganda vacation must be experienced at least once, if not twice to appreciate the varied geography, culture, and vibrancy of East Africa’s most naturally gifted nation. With unique endowments which give rise to a diversity of visitor-related activities, a Uganda holiday travel is sure to give you lasting memories. Whether you are looking for hip-shaking nightlife, heart-pounding adventure activities, mind-expanding cultural visits, or soul-settling serenity, there is an all-inclusive Uganda vacation package to match your expectations. Most of them offer good value, excellent weather, and good overall availability at the most popular destinations throughout the year.
UGANDA VACATION PACKAGES
Search through our vacation packages that encompass the astonishing scenic and natural delights of Uganda, the ‘Pearl of Africa’.
Gorilla Tours
Gorilla tours are the best adventurous and incredible vacation experience in Uganda. Tracking of these endangered mammals though is very intensive experiences that last even a whole day. The primates have no fixed routine and tracking them will require a qualified guide. Tracking the primates entails walking through the jungles and thick forests. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are the two prime destinations for Gorilla safaris. There are some rules and regulations given by guides that visitors are obliged to abide with. Tracking Gorilla can best be done through the help of tour operators.
Wildlife Vacations
Most vacation packages include an up-close visit to the Uganda National Parks. These wildlife safaris in Uganda feature the services of a guide who leads your group and provides insight into the various destinations. Find the best wildlife and nature holidays, trips & tours in Uganda. Book wildlife and nature vacation packages in Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Semliki National Park and Mount Elgon National Park. Check out for the most popular wildlife packages with a local guide.
Uganda Honeymoon Vacations
For those scheduling an all-inclusive Uganda vacation wedding, there are a few details to be attended to in making your final touches. Uganda is a perfect solution for those who fancy a honeymoon in the sun. Couples who treasure privacy, relaxing and pampering will find several packages offered by most honeymoon resorts in the country, such as Paraa Safari Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Heritage Lodge Resort, Ssezibwa Falls Resort, Jinja Nile Resort and so many more. In fact, many of these resorts offer exclusive double massage areas for couples. The enigma of Uganda honeymoon vacations will leave the newlyweds with unforgettable romantic memories.
Adventure Vacations
Uganda adventure vacations take you far away from everyday stresses. The Nature gifted East African country amazes vacationers with its exceptional treasures. And its amidst this beauty that you can unwind from daily worries, rejuvenate your passion for life, and soak in the beauty of an exotic locale, all while engaging your mind with spiritual, cultural, and aesthetic adventure. With exciting adventure activities such as River Nile Rafting, hiking safaris to the Rwenzoris and Mount Elgon, wilderness natural trails in Mpanga, Maramagambo and Mabira forests, and a boat trip / launch cruise along Kazinga Channel, Uganda adventure vacations should really satisfy the active vacationer.
Uganda Luxury Vacations
Uganda has no dearth of luxury destinations. Vacationers can find exotic travel destinations spread across the boundaries of the country, while most of them are breathtakingly beautiful and boast of awe inspiring natural splendour. The most visited luxury travel destinations are Botanical Gardens in Entebbe, Source of the Nile River, Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre, the Equator line mark, Murchison Falls, etc. For the avid golfer, Kitante Golf Course offers great moments for golfing on a Uganda vacation. For perfection, tour operators secure low hotels and air tickets for you and provide an experienced tour guide on your luxury tour.
Cultural Vacation Tours
Cultural tours enrichment is one of the integral parts of any Uganda vacation itinerary. Uganda has a rich culture and cultural tours, depending on the specific destination, present travellers with plenty of opportunity to interact with the locals in a country that may reveal its character apart from tourism. On a tour, you might visit the National Museum in Kampala, Kasubi Royal Tombs, Ssezibwa Falls, Baker’s Fort, Patiko, Nnamasole Baagalayaze Tombs, Nyero Rock Paintings, etc. Guides will explain the history attached to these places. Wherever you go, the country’s culture comes alive with every discovery.
Escorted Uganda Vacations
Escorted Uganda tour packages combine the essentials of sightseeing and adventure. If you prefer private travel, Uganda boasts several exciting destinations to visit. Expert-Guided Adventures offer vacation packages that include lodge stays in Mweya Safari Lodge, Mihingo and other safari lodges. Among the well-known sights you might see on Escorted Uganda tours are the Murchison Falls, which flows across northern Uganda from Lake Victoria to Kyoga. These masterpieces of nature’s artistry are a true highlight of many Uganda tour packages. Other top escorted tours in Uganda include Sipi Falls tour, Ngamba Island tours and Mount Rwenzori hiking.
Short Break Vacations
Independent Uganda tours provide you with ample free time to mould your own Uganda travel itinerary including city tours and weekend getaways. Tour operators such as Expert-Guided Adventures design short break city tours so you can get the most enjoyment from your Uganda travel experience, and negotiate low hotel and air rates so you get the most value for your money. If you prefer traveling on your own, the short break travel packages offer several independent packages that provide maximum free time.
Important Information: What to Know Before You Travel
Before you go on your Uganda vacation, it’s good to know some basic information to ensure that your time away is hassle-free. Before you get to Uganda for vacation, you will need to ensure that you have a valid passport. A Transit visa is also required, and may cost US$50. If you are unsure about these or any other details relating to Uganda vacations, contact Expert-Guided Adventures Ltd for all of the travel details.
Official Currency: Uganda Shillings. US Dollars only accepted by local agents.
Official Language: English
Population: 33,424,683
Tipping: All small services expect a tip. 15% unless already included. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
Visa Info
-A single entry visa will cost you US$50
-Multiple entry 6 months US$200
-Transit visa (Ideal for Seven Days) US$50

Whenever one is to take a vacation to another country, it is always ideal to know what days are public holidays or national holidays of the country of destination. A vacation during the peak season means higher prices, crowded places, but it also implies that all places of interest and sights are open.
On the downside hotels and flights are more expensive. The peak tourist season in Uganda is from end of June to early September. This is also the time that Ugandan weather is at its best. On the other hand, if you want to avoid crowds, off peak travel is best for you. This list of official 2012 public holidays in Uganda helps to plan your vacation and to avoid or include official holidays in your
Below are the Public Holidays for the January 2012-December 2012 period.
1 January: New Year’s Day. Banks, shops and public services are closed.
26 January: NRM Liberation Day
8 March: International Women’s Day
06 April: Good Friday, Fridays before Easter. Banks, schools go on break and public services are closed.
Shops are open, but may close early.
08and 09 April: Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Banks, public services and most shops are closed on Easter Sunday. Shopping malls, usually the ones outside city centres are open on Easter Monday.
1 May: Labour Day
2 June: Ascension Day (40 days after Easter). Banks, public services and shops are closed.
3 June: Uganda Martyrs Day
9 June: National Heroes Day
9 October: Independence Day
25 December: It is Christmas. Banks, public services and shops are closed on Christmas Day.
26 December: Boxing Day – Shopping malls, usually the ones outside city centres may be open on Boxing Day.
31 December:  New Year’s Eve. Banks, public services and shops close early, from 4pm. Compensation for Public Holidays
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are the latest known dates.
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Public Holidays in Kenya | Public Holidays in Rwanda | Public Holidays in Tanzania | Public Holidays in Burundi