YES, Uganda is now fully open for tourism! As the ear 2022, begins, Uganda the Pearl of Africa has fully opened all its land borders and Entebbe International Airport encouraging and welcoming travelers from all over the world. Come and explore the hidden gem in Uganda on our tailored Uganda safaris with Superfine Safaris. Following several travel bans and restrictions to Uganda due to the continued spread of corona virus, Uganda has now opened fully for all those who want to visit regardless of the existence of the deadly corona and Omicron virus. All other sectors such as transport and education have also been fully opened to operate in Uganda with no limitation. For the last two years, transport in Uganda has been operating on half capacity, which disrupted transport in the country. However with the full reopening, you can now easily travel to any part of the country at any time on air, land or water. Curfew time has also been lifted except for boda boda who stop working at 7:00pm. 
Mandatory coid19 testing at Entebbe airport and land Borders
Travelers entering to Uganda through any entry point are subjected to mandatory testing for covid19. After testing, travelers are allowed to check into their hotels in Kampala or Entebbe waiting for the results.
Requirements for travelers to Uganda
Whereas Uganda is now open for tourism, the ministry of health requires negative covid19 test results from all travelers entering and leaving Uganda. A valid covid19 vaccination certificate is required for all people coming in to Uganda. Any traveler with no vaccination certificate and the negative test results will not be allowed into Uganda.
Travel Guidelines to Uganda amidst Covid19
The fact that Covid19 and the Omicron Virus is still existing in Uganda, travelers on Uganda safaris are advised and reminded to keep observing the standard Operating procedures to ensure safety. The travel guidelines to and in Uganda include face masking, keeping a distance, vaccination, avoid crowded places, hand washing, sanitizing and temperature screening among others. Travelers who feel any signs of covid19 such as headache, soar throats, fever and cough are kindly advised to stay back to ensure safety for themselves and other people they might come in contact with.
What you should not miss in Uganda!
Having made up your mind to visit Uganda, African Apes Tours guides you on the interesting travel experiences you should not miss in Uganda. These outrank the others in offering lifetime memories. These include:
1. Go gorilla trekking: Ranked as the number one travel experience, mountain gorilla trekking is undeniably a not miss on your Uganda safari. The Pearl of Africa is home to the world’s highest number of mountain gorillas, which make it a prime gorilla tours destination. The endangered species dwell in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks both found in southwestern region. A permit to trek Uganda gorillas costs $700 for foreign non-residents, $600 for foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda shillings. You can book through Superfine Safaris, your trusted gorilla safari company in Uganda or through any other trusted company.
2. Game safaris: Do not miss excellent game safaris in Uganda to explore the big and free game in the Uganda’s wilderness. Uganda game safaris take place n savannah National Parks that include Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Game viewing in each park is unique in its own kind in terms of wild animals to see, location and the add on activities. Game viewing is best done in the morning and evening hours when animals are actively feeding. Explore a variety of wild animals including Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Oribis, Uganda Kobs, Roan Antelopes, wild pigs, serval cats and Topis among others. Enjoy lively moments when predators chase, hunt down and feat on their preys. The drive through Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park home to the famous tree-climbing lions seen chilling up in the acacia trees. Interesting each game park offers additional experiences such as boat cruise, nature walks, and birding which complement game viewing to make a complete package.
3. Chimpanzee Trekking: Chimpanzee trekking is yet another interesting experience you should not miss doing in Uganda. Visit to trek the endangered chimps in Kibale Forest to have a close encounter with primates that share over 90% of human genes hence your close relatives! The human like social characters of chimpanzees make them interesting creatures worth visiting. Besides Kibale Forest, chimps in Uganda can be found in Budongo Forest, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest and Ngamba Island. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest is complemented by nature walk/ bird watching in Bigodi wetland and community tour to experience the traditions, norms, practices and customs of local people.
4. Bird watching: Uganda the Pearl of Africa shelters some rare birds, which are hardly found somewhere else in the world. The small country is therefore a best place for bird watching guided by African Apes Tours. Among the rare and famous birds to see in Uganda include the shoebill stork seen in Mabamba bay wetland, the lesser and greater flamingoes at lake Munyanyange in Queen Elizabeth National Park. A boat cruise at Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a chance to see birds such as African Kingfisher, African finfoot, White egrets, Yellow billed stork, Black bee eater, Pied Kingfisher, African Skimmer, Pink backed Pelican, Common Ringed Plover, Malachite Kingfisher, Pelicans, African fish eagle and Pied Kingfisher among others. Other important birding areas in Uganda include Lake Mburo, Semliki Valley Park, Bwindi Forest, Mabira Forest, Murchison Falls Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Each Park shelters different bird species making your long Uganda birding trip memorable.
5. The other amazing things in Uganda include cultural tours, mountain climbing, golden monkey trekking, chimpanzee habituation, mountain gorilla habituation experience, nature/Forest walks and camping. A combination of these makes a complete Uganda safari package offering you a lifetime experience.
In general, Uganda is fully open for tourism! You can now visit Uganda and explore the hidden gem in all corners of the country with Superfine Safaris.
