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Nothing is rewarding than backpacking Uganda. The country is secure. Locals are friendly and welcoming. Accommodation is fantastic and found everywhere, transport is easy to get, and there are many thrilling allures to appreciate.

I spent years hearing about Uganda. This tourist spot in the eastern region of Africa is gorgeous and worth to visit. It is not that I didn’t want to go to this country, but I just had limited funds.

My dream was to see the pearl of Africa. So, I decided to save some money for my trip to Uganda. After accumulating funds, I choose to go the cheapest way, and this is backpacking. While planning the holiday, the first step is to organize the travel documents like the passport, tourist Visa, flight ticket and health cards for Covid-19 and yellow fever.

After getting a Uganda Visa and flight ticket, I was more happy and excited to see one of the most appealing destinations in Africa. My reasons for a trip to this nation are Wildlife, Adrenaline adventures, and culture.

It didn’t take long, and the travel date reached. Two days to my departure flight, I arranged everything and packed light, including necessities. Me and fellow passengers onboard enjoyed the flight from my home country and landed at the Entebbe International Airport.

It was not only my first time to use this Airport but also my first time to hear about it. On my ticket, I saw EBB, and little did I know that it’s the code for this aviation facility. From the plane, you go straight to the health tent for mandatory screening. Once no any symptoms detected, you proceed to the immigration customs.

The process is smooth. I cleared without hustle. Make sure to have a valid passport, Visa and health card. The Airport has various service providers like Forex outlets for those who need to exchange money. Telecommunication agents available for visitors who need a Ugandan Sim card. You can buy Airtel or MTN, there are the best.

After my business inside, I moved out and got a taxicab to Jinja. It is less expensive, secure and quick. The driver is friendly and makes the ride to be more comforting. I did not expect to find a taxi driver around, so I decide to reserve a cab (transport service) in advance. The driver was available waiting for me. I was delighted to meet him. I discussed with the reservationist, and told me that they can do transfers to any part of Uganda.

With its unending charms, Jinja was my first priority. It is in the Eastern region of Uganda, and sits along the shores of Lake Victoria.

For the days in Jinja, I enjoyed multiple activities. My highlight was the White water rafting. Besides that, Bungee jumping, boat cruise, zip lining and water sliding at the Nile River Explorers camp left me with no minute to get bored.

Jinja is unmatched, I felt like not leaving this city, but I had to such that I continue with my trip. Using a bus, we traveled back to Kampala and spent some nights at Bushpig hostel. A city tour exposed me to a wealth of impressive attractions in the capital. These include the Uganda museum, Namugongo shrines, Gaddafi mosque, Kasubi tombs, monuments and the Bahai temple.

These allures dot the different corners of Kampala. Walking isn’t possible to reach them all. I made arrangements with a taxicab driver who took me around. The ride is awesome. After Kampala, I continue to the western region and stayed in Mbarara. Nothing much to see here, but the city is worth to stay for a day or two. Lake Mburo National Park is the only draw around.

From here, the journey continued to Queen Elizabeth National Park and stayed at Bush lodge. The place is fantastic. I booked it online before reaching there. The lodge organized a game drive and boat cruise for me. The experience was great. I saw plenty of wild animals.

After Queen, I got a special ride to Kisoro. The views of terraced hills, towering volcanoes in this area are spectacular. Gorilla trekking is eye-catching activity here, but I don’t enjoy it because the permit is too expensive. Volcano climbing in Mgahinga kept me busy, village walks, a visit to the Batwa people and more.

From Kisoro, we crossed to Fort portal, one of the cleanest cities in Uganda. Leaving Fort portal, my next stop was Masindi for the cascading Murchison Falls. I base here, and explored Murchison falls national park. It is another hidden allure. The park has wildlife, pretty views, and the falls. Red chili rest camp is the best pocket friendly accommodation here.

Later, a bus from Masindi (Link bus) led me back to the capital. A drive requires no less than three hours. More two nights spent at Bushpig. The city is tempting and ideal for nightlife lovers. If not Bushpig, there are other backpacker hostels in Kampala. The Airport taxi driver again picked me from Kampala back to Entebbe.

I visited the Uganda Wildlife education center, beaches and after drop off at Entebbe Airport for my departure flight. In conclusion, Uganda is a destination like no other. I hope to return.

On this day tour, you visit the notable Kasubi tombs and the renowned Gaddafi mosque. Both attractions are situated in Kampala, Rubaga division.

We transfer you from Entebbe Airport or a hotel in Kampala and Entebbe. Drive to the tombs. Once at the gate, you pay an entry fee and get in for a tour around these historical features. A local guide will feed you with information about the shrines.

From here, you proceed to the Uganda national mosque for more beautiful moments. After, we take you back to a hotel in Kampala or Entebbe Airport.

Entebbe Airport is the main entry point for all travelers who come to Uganda by Airplane. It welcomes several flights from various parts of the World. Below we take you through the steps to follow after landing at EBB Airport.

Health Screening

From the plane, you go to the tent for screening. Health officials use temperature guns and thermal scanners to check for the symptoms of the Covid-19 virus, yellow fever, and Ebola. Any traveler found with the symptoms is forwarded to the isolation center for further examination. Those who are safe, proceed to the next area.

Go to Immigration customs

After screening, visit the immigration customs to seek entry permission. You have to present a valid passport, yellow fever vaccination card, Uganda Visa, and Covid-19 certificate. After clearing, you are allowed to enter the country.

Wait for Luggage

Proceed to a place where you wait for your luggage from. Sit in the available seats. It will take a few minutes for your baggage to come out. After receiving your suitcase and other bags, visit forex outlets to exchange some money if you need, buy a local Sim card and more.

Exit the Arrival hall

After your business inside, exit the arrival hall to meet your friend, relative, or Airport taxi driver. In the waiting area, you find many people standing with raised signs that indicate different names for visitors. Around this area, there is also a restaurant (Mama Africa) for those who need breakfast, lunch, or dinner before they proceed.

Look for your Driver

The driver or relative is available standing with your name on the poster. Look for it and point at him or her. Meet and share greetings. After, proceed to the car in the parking area to start the drive to your location. Enjoy the ride at an affordable price.

Whitewater rafting is one of the top breathtaking adventures that invite tourists to Uganda. Travelers enjoy this activity on the waters of River Nile in Jinja. A trip to Jinja isn’t it without rafting the Nile.

Multiple travelers from various parts of the World arrange this for themselves. You don’t need to contact a local tour operator. It’s even cheaper when you make your arrangements. This is how you can do it successfully.

The workload includes reservation of accommodation, transport from Entebbe Airport to Jinja, and contacting a local operator who offers the rafting expedition.

Reserve accommodation, Transport & the Rafting adventure

After working on the travel documents like passport, flight ticket, and tourist Visa, the next thing is to reserve accommodation in Jinja. Jinja has multiple lodging facilities for tourists to stay in as you unearth what this place has.

Be sure to contact lodges that are near the starting point for rafting. The facilities include Nile River explorers’ camp, wild waters lodge, Holland Park, Kingfisher, Jinja Nile Resort, and more.

Get in touch with a rafting operator, and arrange in advance. Major companies to contact for this activity are adrift, and raft Africa. Besides that, another thing to consider is the transportation from EBB to Jinja.

Transport to Jinja

The cheapest option is to use the EBB taxicab. Contact an agency and pre-book one. It is not only less expensive, but also secure, quick, and convenient. The reservation agent is available to give quick replies.

Once you confirm the booking, please reveal your correct travel details. This includes airline name, flight date, time, and your names. On arrival day, the driver will be waiting for you at the Airport.

Meet and share greetings. After, you start the drive to Jinja. He will drop you at the hotel.  You can make arrangements for a return transfer. After your activities in Jinja, the driver will come for a drive back to Entebbe Airport.

Enjoy the adventure

When you reach Jinja, the place is so amazing. It will impress you with a great setting, appealing attractions, and gorgeous accommodation facilities. On the next day, you enjoy the rafting expedition. This is mind-blowing, and feeds you with spectacular views of the riverside scenery.

For now, you can only do a half-day rafting adventure. It lasts for about 3 – 4 hours, starting in the morning and ending in the afternoon. Apart from rafting, you can enjoy other activities like Tubing the Nile, boat cruises, kayaking, bungee jumping, and quad biking.

For a person arriving at Entebbe Airport and you need a transfer to Speke Resort Munyonyo, don’t delay to arrange with us. Speke resort is one of the top exciting lodging facilities in Kampala. If you need a relaxed place to spend time with your loved ones, this is the best answer.

It is located in Makindye division along the shores of Lake Victoria. People use this place not only for accommodation, but also wedding events, conferences, business meetings, photo shots and other parties.

Make sure to confirm the Airport transfer before you board the plane. The driver will wait for you on the arrival day.

A drive from Entebbe to Munyonyo requires not more than one hour. From Abayita ababiri, you join the Expressway and enjoy the ride up to the exact location. This route is free from traffic congestion.

Expect to pay not more than 40 USD for this trip. This charge caters for fuel, airport parking, car maintenance fee, driver’s commission and the Entebbe expressway toll fee.