Why Visit Uganda in 2020/2021

Uganda is one of the best Africa tour destinations for authentic African experiences. In 2020 tourism has greatly been affected by COVID-19 but as the world is coping up to live to the new normal, there are still very many reasons why tourists should visit Uganda in 2020/2021. Uganda is strategically located in the heart of East Africa bestowed with a lot of natural resources, beautiful scenery, flora, and fauna forming a great medley that earned the country a title the Pearl of Africa.

Uganda safaris are worth undertaking especially during the dry season which is in the months of June to September and December to February. Here is why tourists should trust and visit Uganda in 2020/2021 despite the global coronavirus pandemic.

• Uganda was given a Safer Tourism Seal. The seal recognizes that there is no 100% safety and security in the world, however, use of the term safer tourism indicates that the entity awarded such a seal has established a dynamic tourism surety program that demands continual reviews, revisions, and upgrades. This therefore should give tourists the assurance that the country is taking on precaution measures to keep them safe.
• Strong Standard Operating Procedures have been set up by the country to ensure the safety of the nationals as well as tourists visiting the country. Here are the set guidelines for all travelers visiting Uganda during their 2020-2021 tours;

Guidelines for Incoming Passengers – Why Visit Uganda in 2020/2021

• All passengers must have had a negative PCR COVID-19 test, done within 72 hours before arriving into Uganda and has not shown any signs and symptoms of any infectious disease before boarding.
• The PCR test must have been done from a laboratory approved by the country where the journey is initiated.
• A passenger who shows signs and symptoms of infectious disease on arrival will be put in a waiting infectious disease ambulance and taken to an isolation center (Entebbe Hospital) where infectious disease checks and a sample for COVID-19 tests are carried out and results will be returned within 24-48 hours.
• If a passenger test positive for COVID-19, he or she is taken to the COVID-19 treatment center or is repatriated for treatment in another facility outside Uganda at their own cost following COVID-19 medical evacuation protocol.

Airlines and airport authorities will ensure that before boarding to Entebbe International Airport, a passenger must have met the above requirement.

Ministry of Health will ensure there is an accessible COVID-19 PCR laboratory outside the terminal building which will be able to take samples and avail results within a short time, for exceptional circumstances.

An infectious disease laboratory is not allowed within the vicinity of an international airport, therefore, passengers that require a PCR COVID-19 test will have to be transported to the facility by the Ministry of Health or at their own cost escorted by security.

Standard Operating Procedures for Outgoing Passengers

• A passenger leaving Uganda will ensure he or she has carried out a COVID-19 PCR test and valid within 72 hours before boarding.
• Passengers with special situations that may not allow them to present a PCR test certificate will have to ensure they have a clearance from the country they are traveling to showing they may not take a PCR COVID-19 test and will be allowed to enter the country on arrival.
• A passenger who shows up with signs and symptoms of infectious disease as detected by Port Health staff will not be allowed to board but will be taken to an isolation facility for medical investigation and treatment.

These guidelines or Standard Operating Procedures have been set to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus. All persons are advised to follow these guidelines for the good of everyone else.

What to see and do for tourists who visit Uganda

Attractions: There are lots of Uganda safari attractions or things to see in Uganda. The top attractions in Uganda include wildlife species that include the big five which are Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, and Rhinos. Other attractions include almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Chimpanzees, bird species, and several flora are also more of the attractions in Uganda.

• Gorilla trekking

Uganda gorilla trekking safaris are done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Gorilla safaris in Uganda started way back in 1993 when gorilla trekking was opened to tourists after a gorilla habituation process. A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 600 for each permit sold to only individuals above the age of 15.

• Wildlife viewing

Uganda is home to a diversity of wildlife ranging from the “Big five” something that has made wildlife safaris in Uganda a top choice for tourists that tour Uganda.

Uganda is home to about 345 mammal species found in the 10 national parks, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries. These mammal species comprise of East African and West African species found in forests and especially savannah plains. The top wildlife viewing parks in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park.

• Birding/bird watching – Why Visit Uganda in 2020/2021

Birding Uganda should be a top option for all passionate birders since the country has more than 1,080 confirmed bird species within its boundaries. This is almost half of the bird species in Africa’s reason for Uganda birding safaris to be at the top choice for any birders on Africa bird watching tours.

Uganda is home to forest, woodland, water, and savannah bird species. The top bird-watching spots include Mabamba wetland,  Bwindi forest,  Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Semuliki National Park, and Moaning National Park.

• Chimpanzee trekking – Why Visit Uganda in 2020/2021

One of the most interesting primates to trek while on safaris in Uganda is the Chimpanzees. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is almost the second popular tracking activity after gorilla trekking. Uganda has a high population of chimpanzees with close to 5000 of them in the county most of them in their natural habitats.

The chimpanzee trekking spots include Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest,  Kyambura Gorge, and Kalinzu Forest.

Activities: With lots of attractions, there are lots of activities to do in Uganda. Some of the major activities include Uganda gorilla tours, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife tours, bird watching tours, and cultural tours. These activities are done in specific parks that have attractions and offer memorable views. Unlike activities that are done in the 10 national parks, cultural tours can be done in any parts of the country since the Pearl of Africa is home to over 50 tribes.

Uganda is a great tourist destination and tourists can take advantage of several discounted tours during this time. Acacia Safaris also organizes trips within East Africa including Rwanda tours, Kenya safaris, and Tanzania safaris.

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari is done in Rushaga Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley.

This ancient rain-forest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas.

Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer! Apart from the gorilla trekking Tour, the park boasts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with ten gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only eight persons per group on a daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.

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