Uganda Transport offers travellers a large selection of private and public transport options, suiting all budgets and travelling preferences. Uganda’s transportation options include rental cars, bus transport, air charters, and more. Book an airline flight, catch a taxi, hire a car or bicycle and explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
How To Get To Uganda
By Air
Lying 40km from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city is Entebbe International Airport, which has several world-class airlines like BA (British Airways), South African Airways, SN Brussels, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, offering flights to and fro. Upon arrival, most travelers spend their first day/ night in Kampala city or Entebbe town which is an opportunity to explore Kampala or Entebbe by night. The following day you embark on a safari to your destination.
By Road
Uganda is also accessible overland from the neighboring countries of Kenya, Tanzania, And Rwanda which are also hot tourist destinations. Getting around the country is reasonably easier with many tarmac roads and highways linking national parks and remote areas. While major roads are tarmac, it is not the case you expect to drive on rough dirt roads connecting national parks with dust and mad if it’s a rainy season.
And also expect long journeys from one destination to the other. However, in between long drives, you find amazing stopovers and en-route attractions. For instance, Kampala to Bwindi National Park in southwestern Uganda can take 9-10 hours drive.
Depending on the nature of your trip, there are options to travel around. Most tourists use private tour companies that provide a car with a tour guide/driver to take you on a trip. Or even so, opt for slef-driving trip as they hire a car from a Uganda Car Rental company and travel the country on their own.
There also public buses which can be used from Kampala going to different parts up country if you know where to get off. Payments are made in Uganda shillings as you enter the bus you are given a receipt which you must keep for verification.
Taking taxis in Kampala. There are two different taxis; the public taxis and private carbs. Carbs are highly recommended for visitors especially for pick up at Entebbe airport. Carbs are also good for privacy and safety.
When you are in Kampala, you will encounter traffic jam in the morning or evening hours. Boda boda/ motorcycles are the most reliable and efficient way to beat traffic. Local people use Boda or taxi apps such as Uber, Safe Boda, Taxify which you can download and order a ride online at ease.