What you should bring on a Uganda tour/ What to pack on a gorilla safari

What you should bring on a Uganda Tour or What to pack for a Uganda Safari? is a frequently asked question bay many travelers planning a Uganda Road-trip for their first time.

Uganda tour is one of the amazing long-distance safaris and it requires a lot of planning and preparations. You have to know the special gears you have to carry when coming for your Uganda tour. Uganda is one of the top African safari destinations gifted with many fascinating tourist attractions which range from the stunning wildlife, wonderful water bodies, amazing culture and the magnificent landscape.

We argue all travelers gather enough information from the Uganda tours and travel operators before they book your Uganda tour package including what you should bring on an Uganda Safari. Here below, we bring you some of the outstanding you need to bring for your Uganda tour road trip;

Uganda travel documents

During a Uganda tour you have to carry the Uganda travel documents which allows you to tour Uganda without any inconvenience. Those travel documents include a negative COVID-19 PCR test got not more than 72 hours before arrival, a valid passport, visa, yellow fever vaccination certificate, ticket, travel itinerary plus an international drivers license if you want to hire a car in Uganda especially for those who prefer self drive adventure.

Medication

If you want a safe comfortable Uganda tour vacation you have to put the medication factor in your mind. For the case of COVID-19 and yellow fever you have to be fully vaccinated so as to be on a safer side. Also, you should pack anti-malarial pills, pain killers, insect appellants, skin care lotion and other important drugs which you can use to make your stay comfortable during a Uganda tour in Uganda.

Sun protection gears

You have to carry sun protection gears so as to avoid being affected by the equatorial hot sun of Uganda. Uganda’s hottest months are January, February, June and August. Some of the important sun protection gears include the following sunscreen, sun glasses, a wide-brimmed hat, an umbrella, a cap and light white clothes to repel off heat.

Digital /video camera

Carry with you a nice digital camera when going for your Uganda tour adventure to capture the good pictures and videos which will give you long last memories. Also, you have to pack an extra battery plus a large memory SD card to store your captures. Finally, but not the least you can come with your binoculars or hire one from the travel agency upon arrival.

Neutral color clothes

Brightly colored clothes make the animals to run away from people and they also attract insects which can make the game drive and nature walk experience uncomfortable. Feel free to bring colors like khaki, green, brown among others. You have to bring long sleeved trousers and shirts for your nature walk or hiking to prevent insects from biting you, sting nettles or branch cuts, sun rays and a fleece jacket and sweater for the cool temperature at night.

Are you planning a Uganda tour this season, just get prepared with the above gears for a safe and comfortable experience in Uganda – the Pearl of Africa? At Jeisking Tours Ltd, we pride in arranging tailor made safaris for all travelers regardless of whether you are families, groups and solo travelers. You can book with us through sending an inquiry on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team