Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Keep copies of the relevant pages of your passport separately. A tourist visa (single entry, 1 month duration) is obtained for US$ 50,- (2011) at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda.
You should be in good health and reasonably fit. It is recommended to be vaccinated against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis A, yellow fever and to take malaria prophylaxis (recommended: Malarone or Doxycycline). Check www.cdc.gov/travel/eafrica.htm. Carry essential medicine with you, and if you like, bring antibiotics, syringes, gloves etc., which are always in need in hospitals! If asked at the customs on arrival, explain that the medicines are for “private use”.
| light trousers | hat |
| jeans | sunglasses |
| shorts/skirt | mosquito repellent |
| shirts | sun cream |
| t-shirts | flashlight |
| light sweater | alarm clock |
| light impermeable wind jacket | universal travel adapter |
| comfortable sport shoes with proper soles | light rucksack |
| slippers | bathing suit |
You don't need a mosquito net, white coat or stethoscope. Luggage should be packed in a soft, lockable travel bag (not bulky suitcase).
Service is provided in all hotels.
It is recommended to carry approximately US$ 400,- cash (bills dated after 2006) for meals, drinks, tips and personal expenses. You can withdraw Uganda Shillings cash with your VISA-credit card (don’t forget your pin number!) from ATM machines in Uganda. Other credit cards are less popular.
You should have your own comprehensive travel insurance (health, accident, baggage, cancellation etc.) www.worldnomads.com.
You can send or receive E-Mails from business centres located in some of the hotels. Blackberries and mobile phones work here as well.
East Africa Travel Guide: Mary Fitzpatrick et al., 2009, ISBN 9781741047691 Lonely Planet Publishers, www.lonelyplanet.com
A free taxi airport transfer (40 km) is provided from Entebbe International Airport to Cassia Lodge www.cassialodge.com near Kampala. Your taxi driver from Cassia Lodge waits for you in the arrival area of the airport building holding a blackboard with your name. The transfer takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on the traffic. Please inform Kay Schaefer 1 month prio to the start of the course about your date and time of arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
You can treck the Mountain Gorillas, climb the Rwenzori Mountains or go on safari in Murchinson Falls National Park. Tour operator: Volcanoes Safaris, 27 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, Uganda www.volcanoessafaris.com Contact: Mr. Brian Mugume Email: brian@volcanoessafaris.com Mobile: +256-(0)772-741718. You can refer to Dr. Kay Schaefer.
