Getting to Uganda

Travel
Travel within Uganda is either by public commuter mini-buses, special hire taxi (cabs) or self-drive cabs. In and around the towns, the most convenient means of travel is by boda-boda cycles (motorcycle taxis). These easily get around Kampala's notorious traffic snarls-ups. They are however quite dangerous as two in every three accidents in the city involve a boda-boda cyle.
Driving is on the left as in most former British colonies. There are regular internal flights to distant areas like West Nile (North western Uganda) by airlines such as Eagle Air and United Airlines. Chartered flights are also available to all the major national parks in the country.

Safety:
Like in many countries, petty thuggery is occasionally reported in urban centers, especially in Kampala. One should therefore not conspicuously display their valuables such as expensive jewellery, electronics, money, as pick-pockets could easily snatch them and disappear in the crowd.
In Kampala, do not go to certain downtown streets at night, as they are generally not safe. Mention to your hotel concierge where you would like to go and he/she will advise you if it is safe. In case of any trouble, call the police immediately. The Police emergency number is 999 for landlines and 112 for mobile phones.

Getting into the country:
Ugandan visas are issued at Uganda Missions/Embassies abroad and also at the Entry/Exit Points e.g. Entebbe, Busia, Malaba etc. 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.

Visa Fees
Single Entry: US$50
Multiple Entry 6 months: US$200
Inland Transit: US$50
Direct Airside: US$30