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TRAVEL IN UGANDA

Kampala.
Source: www.lonelyplanet.com/uganda/practical-information/money-costs

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
When you land at Entebbe International airport it is possible to hire an Airport Taxi that
will take you to your destination. Airport taxis charge around USD 30-50 from the
airport to Kampala. The airport is about 36kms from Kampala and it can take
anywhere from one hour to two hours to travel the distance. This all depends
on the flow of traffic and whether or not there are roadworks going on.
For more information please contact: Airport Transfers Uganda.
Mobile: +256 (0) 713 805580. Email: info@airporttransfers.co.ug.
Website: www.airporttransfers.co.ug. Twitter: @EbbAirportTransfers.
FB: /EbbAirportTransfers

BRINGING YOUR PETS TO UGANDA
Regulations governing importation of Dogs and Cats into Uganda:
MOVEMENT PERMIT:
An official and authentic “Movement Permit” should be obtained from the veterinary
authority of the area of origin.
CERTIFICATES:
i. A bill of health certifying that the pet is free from disease. It should be issued by a
registered veterinary surgeon or official and should be properly signed and stamped
within ten days of shipment.
ii. A certificate or letter from the local veterinary authorities indicating that the area of
origin of the pet is free from rabies.
VACCINATIONS:
i. Dogs require vaccination against distemper, hepatitis, Leptospirosos, Parvo-virus
and rabies.
It should have been done not less than 30 days prior to arrival at any point of entry into
Uganda.
ii. Cats require vaccinations against Feline Entritis and rabies. It should have been
done not less than 30 days prior to arrival at any point of entry into Uganda.
Transportation. While in transit, Dogs and Cats must not come into contact with other
animals. To ensure this, each pet should be appropriately crated.
For more information log onto the Uganda Embassy website: http://www.ugandaem-
bassy.com
DRIVING IN UGANDA
You can drive in Uganda using a foreign driving license for up to 3 months, after which
you will need to get a Ugandan driving license from the Uganda Revenue Authority
or an International Driving Permit from the Automobile Association. You will be given
a Temporary paper driving license which will be valid for one month after which you
will take it back so as to get the real drivers license. The driving licenses are valid for
3 years, after which they need to be renewed. Traffic drives on the left in Uganda. The
speed limit on highways in Uganda is 80km/hr and 50km/hr in built up areas. You
might not see the speed limit signs frequently in some places but take extra care
because police strictly enforces this law and breaking speed limits can result in a fine,
imprisonment or even both. While driving on the roads in Uganda be aware of animal
crossings, boda-boda’s, children and any other livestock.For more information please
log onto the Uganda Revenue Authority website: www.ura.go.ug and the UNRA (Ugan-
da National Roads Authority) website: www.unra.go.ug.
DRINKING THE WATER
It is advisable to drink bottled water (mineral water) during your stay in Uganda as the
water flowing from the taps is not treated. It is safe to brush your teeth using the tap
water as long as you don’t swallow any of it. If you are not comfortable with this idea,
use bottled water instead

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