TRAVEL HEALTH AND WEATHER CALENDAR

Travel

Health

Don’t let sickness stifle your travel plans. Here are tips to keep you in good health while in Uganda.

Covid PCR Test And Masks

All travellers will be required to present to the airline, proof of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, conducted 72 hours or less before departure and done by a health facility accredited by the host Government. Passengers must carry along an official printed certificate as SMS and digital certificates will not be accepted. While in transit, the returnee will be required to adhere to the host country’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe travel and the SOPs provided by the airline while on the plane. This includes wearing a face mask and sanitisation.

Yellow Fever Health Card

A must for most African nations, get these from your doctor, and don’t wait until the last minute! Aside from vaccinations, don’t forget your necessary medications. According to the CDC, yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Uganda if you are travelling from a country with risk of transmission.

First Aid Kit

Out in the wilderness, the nearest town could be hours or even days away. This means catching a cold could turn into a miserable experience. That is why it’s important to pack some cough drops, Sudafed, diarrhoea medication, Aspirin, Dramamine, and allergy medication. You don’t need to bring a full first aid kit, as most lodges and guides have their own. Simply think about the first aid medications you may need if you start feeling sick.

Hand Sanitiser

Why not protect yourself as much as possible? Getting sick is tough, but getting sick on a safari could be a nightmare. There are times when clean water for hand washing may not be available, so hand sanitiser will come in handy.

Weather Calendar

Best time to visit Uganda month by month:

January to February

This is one of the two best seasons out of the year to visit Uganda because this is considered a dry season with little to no rainfall. It is a popular time for trekking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees as well as birdwatching and viewing a variety of wildlife.

March to May

This is when the Uganda climate changes to one of the wet seasons. Some rains can be heavy, causing flooding and road inaccessibility. However, if you don’t mind the rain, you could save money during this time with reduced accommodation rates. You will also appreciate the lush scenery and abundance of migratory birds during this period.

June to August

Another dry season, this period is one of the best times to visit for wildlife viewing. It is possible that you could see some rains during these months, but it most likely will not ruin your itinerary.

September to October

While you can expect rainfall during these months, you should still be able to enjoy excellent opportunities to view wildlife.

November

November is when you may experience heavy rain showers turning the landscape green again. This is another good time to see migratory birds.

December

December is when the rains slack off and temperatures start to rise along with gorilla tracking rates. If you can’t stand the heat, December may present a better month to visit than January and February.