Cheap Flights to Uganda

Useful advice for travelling to Uganda (UGA)

Those who have long felt a strong wish to visit the exotic Africa will love flights to Uganda. This small country manages to hold the most vital parts of Africa’s history. The lengthy Nile starts its journey here, and the Republic of Uganda also holds the biggest amount of primates in the world. Mountain gorillas that live in Uganda are considered one of the rarest animals around the globe. Every curious traveller wishing to observe and experience wild animal life will definitely find Uganda the perfect holiday destination.

Preparing for the trip

Biggest dangers waiting in this country are high risks of yellow fever and malaria infection. You will have to get necessary vaccinations before you head out and may also need to provide vaccination certificates. If visiting parks with wild animals is on your journey plan, it is also recommended to get a tetanus vaccination in advance.

Transportation and travel charges

In Uganda, you will be able to choose between either using public transport, or renting a private bus or a car for your journeys. Not all roads are paved or fit for long rides in this country. You will usually have to pay up to one euro for one litre of gasoline, while a one kilometre taxi ride will cost you about 1.33 euro.

The official local currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX). One euro is equal to approximately 3776 shillings. Living costs in Uganda are almost 30% lower than in Lithuania. For example, you can have a lunch meal in a cheap restaurant for 2 euros and buy a 1.5 litre water bottle for 50 euro cents. In local shops, you can buy 12 eggs for 1 euro, and one kilogram of chicken breast will cost you approximately 4.

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Best return gifts choices

The best way to memorize your trip to Uganda is to purchase some traditional decorations, bright-coloured scarves and veils, or unique high quality handbags. Vases, lamps, rugs, various decorative boxes, and similar decor accessories will also make practical return gifts.