Kampala
When in Uganda the city of Kampala is one of the likely stops on your itinerary. It has excellent resort hotels, fine restaurants and friendly locals.
What you need to know about Kampala
Language: The local languages of Uganda are English and Swahili. Any local who has attended school or works in modern industries will speak English.
Currency: The currency is the Ugandan Shilling or UGX for short.
Banking: Banking is growing in the country and you will find restaurants and shops in the larger cities will accept cards. There are ATMs but not as commonplace as in the developed world. You should inform your bank that you are travelling to Uganda and also have physical local currency to ensure your travels are smooth.
Weather: The weather can get pretty hot in the summer! Expect to pack sunscreen as well as mosquito repellent to be protected against the annoying bugs that carry malaria around sub-Saharan Africa.
There are some excellent hotels to kick back in while visiting Kampala.
A chance to unwind in a big, bustling city
A visit to Kampala provides travellers with some lovely resort style hotels that cater to your every whim. With a frantic city centre being fun to dip in and out of, and with some really good restaurants on offer, a visit to Kampala is a way to kick back in some luxury before or after you head elsewhere in the country to the amazing National Parks in Uganda.
As a visitor to Kampala you’re in for a treat. There are a massive new buildings full of good food and some excellent attractions too. Have a fancy night out from your hotel at the Mayfair Casino for some fun playing poker or other card games accompanied by drinks, great food and a lovely atmosphere.
Take a load off and enjoy the weather by the pool of your resort-style hotel and let any stresses of your life melt away - in a city as big and busy as Kampala it is excellent practice to unwind in relative tranquility.
There is even an Irish bar that fills up with a brilliant atmosphere called Bubbles O'Leary's that you just have to check out!
You of course need to be mindful of the area and do not walk around at night especially. Arrange with your hotel if you need a car or a driver so that you can be much safer and secure.
The locals are super friendly but there is also a large number who are below the poverty line so the nice thing to do is support the local economy, tip liberally and embrace the hospitality being readily and warmly offered.