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If you hope to visit Uganda, know that you will land at the Entebbe international Airport. It’s the end point for all travelers who come from abroad by plane. Then a starting point for people who fly from Uganda to other parts of the World.

Once at the grounds of this facility, exiting is not an easy task if you don’t meet the requirements. To have a successful process, be sure to follow these steps below.

Do medical checkup before

Before you leave your home country, please visit a nearby health center or personal doctor and do some checking for diseases like Covid-19 and Ebola. Get vaccination as well for yellow fever. When you reach EBB, they will screen you again.

Come with the required documents

Whether you are arriving or departing, these documents are needed. A valid passport, Visa and health papers (Yellow fever and Covid certificate). For those who are leaving Uganda for other nations you have to present proof of payment for flight ticket at the check-in gate.

Avoid illegal packages

Don’t keep your self with illegal objects or packages like drugs, sensitive gadgets like drones, firearms, fake money, wild animal parts and more. At the Airport, there’s machines that detect all these items.

Pack light

Nothing is more comforting than traveling with a light suitcase. Make sure your suitcase doesn’t exceed the allowed weight or number of kilograms. Include necessary items and leave space for some things you may buy on your trip.

Hire a taxicab

Book the EBB taxicab in advance such that when you move out of the terminals you meet the driver and continue with your journey to the place of residence. An Airport taxi is cheap and safe. Local drivers operate these cars. You find the driver at arrivals waiting for you. Look for the sign that showcases your name.

Keep time (departing travelers)

For the person who’s exiting Uganda for another country, try your best and reach EBB in time. It is advised to be there three hours before departure. Give yourself enough time to connect from your residential area to the Airport. Failure to plan well can lead you to miss your flight.

When you board a plane from your home country to Uganda, it is not automatic that you will pass through the Entebbe international Airport. Entry permission is in your hands after you present the needed documents. You must as well pass other necessary checks.

Entebbe Airport welcomes multiple planes from various parts of the world. It’s not a surprise that sometimes the terminals have too much traffic. Below are the steps you follow after arriving at EBB. This information is more useful to everyone including first time guests.

Health check point

Once the plane touches the grounds at EBB Airstrip the first place to visit is the health checking tent. Officials here do tests for the Covd-19 and the dangerous Ebola virus. If you have symptoms for one or two of these diseases, you are directed to an isolation center for further assessment. Then those who pass the tests go straight to the immigrations desk.

Immigration

The main reason to be here is to seek entry permission. There is ever a long queue at this department especially when there are two or three planes landing at the same time. You have to be patient.

Officers at this desk ask for the travel documents. These include a valid passport, travel Visa, yellow fever, and Covid-19 certificate. From here, you wait to collect your baggage. You can also visit the available service outlets for local Sim-card, forex exchange, and money transfer.

Once you move out

Proceed to the exit point. Next is an area that has people who wait for their visitors. Here you find multiple placards that display various names. If you didn’t make arrangements for your pick up, then you have no reason to look at these posters.

The only option is to search for Entebbe Airport taxi driver for further transportation to Kampala or any other locale in Uganda. Sometimes it’s had to get one at a better price. It is good to reserve in advance.

Departing Travelers

For departing travelers, make sure you have all the needed documents such as the valid passport, flight ticket, health paper work, and more. Be sure to arrive at the Airport three hours before your departure time.

If you are not sure of how to reach EBB Airport from Kampala or any other location don’t delay to try a taxicab. It is cheap, convenient and quick. Make sure to book the transfer in advance by email or WhatsApp text.

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.