Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, the Nile’s source at Jinja and rafting. Friendly people, but very harsh anti-LGBT laws.
For living25/100
For travel50/100
Key facts
Average net salary$150 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$350 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$4
Traveller daily budget$50 /day
Safety4/10
ClimateTropical
Avg summer temperature+27 °C
Avg winter temperature+22 °C
Best time to visitJune, July, August, December, January, February
Life expectancy68.5
Population51,384,894
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 64 countries
Places worth seeing
- Kasubi Tombs: The thatched burial site of the Buganda kings, a UNESCO site.
- Uganda National Mosque: A mosque on Old Kampala hill; the minaret views take in the whole city.
- Source of the Nile: Where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria, with rafting nearby.
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