Safety in Kampala and Entebbe
by jake5148
Hi, I have traveled to several places in Africa and can see why you would be concerned about safety but as the other replies have mentione this place is by far safer than one would think. People are quite nice and very civilized in both Enttebe, which is where the airport is, and Kampala. I wouldnt recomenend venturingout too far at night unless you have a local with a car with you but that would be the same advice I would give you in most places. In regards to the kids, I think the should be fine just make sure you all take the Malaria medication before you go as a bout of Malaria can really ruin your trip. I would'nt know how safe other perts of Uganda are because I know that there are certain parts where there is still some rebel activity, but Kampala is safe. If you go, make sure to visit Laka Victoria and if you have a chance go to see the gorilla park, the park is in the middle of the jungle where you basically visit the gorillas in their own habitat. be warned that only 7 people are allowed to go at a time because they dont want to disturb the gorillas so you need to book in advanced to make sure you get to go.
Using mobil phone in Uganda
by georeiser
It's cheap to buy an Ugandian SIM card in one of the many phone shops in Kampala. After buying a SIM card, you can refill it with "credits" on a plast card. Just scratch the card to reveal the pin number, send SMS with the number and recieve a confirmation. You can see your credits at any time when sending a sms to the network. You can also recieve calls without credits. Foreign SIM cards are expensive to use in Uganda. The country code is +256.
Marabou stork all around
by croisbeauty
Marabou stork is one of the ugliest bird I have ever seen. The fact is, I am not much found of the birds, except for the falcons and eagels, but this one called Marabou is so ugly. They can be seen all around the town and nobody likes them. Besides ugly look, they make iritating and ugly sound too.
Mobile telephone booth
by croisbeauty
In spite of cheap sim-cards, the cell phone isn't affordable for the most of Ugandans. Local operators do not provide phones for free or small money, as it is in Europe, the client have to buy it in one of numerous shops paying it very dear. All phones, mostly second hand, are imported from Dubai and costs double or triple than in Europe.
It is why telephone booths can be seen all around the town and its outskirts. Most of them are in a shape of small tables or ugly wooden stalls, but there are also nice looking yellow coloured mobile booths like this one on the picture.
Tropical Bank
by muguruki
Not off the beaten track but in the middle of Kampala road is the Tropical bank. I have written this tip here coz i think most people pass this place by unless you had like I do an interest in banknotes and coins. The front of the building is covered in a mural depicting various coinages used throughout the world since the year dot, sadly some of it has been covered up by a new ATM machine. Film buffs and those of you with eagle eyes may recognise it as appearing in one of the early scenes in the film "Last King of Scotland" pre ATM machine.
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