Consistently ranked among Africa’s fastest growing economies since President Museveni came to power in 1986, Uganda has simultaneously experienced a steady expansion of road, communications and other vital infrastructures, and a corresponding increase in international tourist arrivals and upmarket facilities. Entebbe’s modern international airport, set on the Lake Victoria shore 40km from Kampala, is serviced by several prominent international airlines, ensuring easy access from the USA, Europe and elsewhere in Africa. Charter flights can be arranged between domestic tourist attractions.
Kampala is a modern capital serviced by an excellent selection of Sipi Falls cottages international hotels, including a Eagle Air high-rise Sheraton right in the city centre, as well as bustling malls stuffed with banks, shops, restaurants, internet cafés and cinemas. Reputable safari operators and car rental firms based in Kampala and Entebbe offer a wealth of local experience and specialist know-how to international visitors. And whether you travel by coach or rental vehicle, or join an organised safari, surfaced roads link the capital to other large towns such as Jinja, Mbale, Kabale, Kasese and Fort Portal, from where well-maintained dirt roads lead to uganda game reserves and national parks.
Outside of the capital, most national parks and other tourist hubs are serviced by at least one upmarket lodge, ensuring that the adventurous spirit inherent to African travel is complemented by the full range of creature comforts: stylish en-suite accommodation, fine cuisine, a range of Semliki Lodgechilled drinks and friendly service. For business travellers, internet facilities are available in most large towns, while an extensive cellular telephone network makes it possible to stay in touch with home in even the most remote of locations.
List of Uganda Tour Operators