Uganda
'Pearl of Africa' — gorilla trekking, source of the Nile, diverse wildlife, and friendly people.
💸Estimated cost for Uganda
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,611.35〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,709.84〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,934.96〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Kampala
14:44
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +0h
Your time: 14:44 (Mon)
Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
eVisa required ($50).
Visa
evisa
Max stay
90 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
English and Swahili official. Luganda widely spoken.
🚆 Transport
Boda bodas (motorcycle taxis). Matatus. Domestic flights to parks.
💳 Payment
Cash (Ugandan Shilling). Mobile money (MTN). Cards at hotels.
📋 Travel Basics
Equatorial but cooled by altitude. Gorilla permits $700. Bwindi is magical. White-water rafting at Jinja (Nile source).
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Safety
DReconsider travel
Nationwide advisory active; High advisory level from us_state
✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-07-01
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