Mountain Gorillas are the most threatened primate species in the world with the remaining living in Africa and in countries; Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mountain Gorillas are 10th of the most endangered species in the world recorded to be only about 700 individuals in the world. Approximately 400 species are left in the Virunga Mountains of Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Uganda Travel Information
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Three-pin, rectangular blade plugs are in use.
Language: English is the official national language. Luganda is also widely spoken and is the most common of the numerous indigenous languages.
Getting around: Buses connect all major towns daily. Minibuses and shared taxis are a good way of getting around and are the most commonly used by Ugandans - they are frequent, have fixed fares and leave when full. A few airlines offer scheduled and charter flights within the country; some places can only safely be reached by air. Cars can be rented from Entebbe Airport, Kampala and other major towns.
Customs: Visitors are advised not to take photographs of military or official sites, including Owen Falls Dam. Homosexual practices are frowned upon.
Business: Uganda has one of the fastest growing economies and is one of the most liberal countries in Africa. Agriculture is the largest sector of the economy and coffee the chief export. Uganda is most welcoming for foreign investment and business is steadily on the increase. Appointments should always be made prior to business meetings. Formal dress attire is to be observed, and the shaking of hands is expected on introduction. Business is usually conducted in English. Business hours are generally 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with an hour taken over lunch.
Communications: The international dialling code for Uganda is +256. The outgoing code is 000 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00027 for South Africa). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)41 for Kampala. There is extensive cellular telephone network coverage over most of the country with GSM 900, and Internet facilities are available in most large towns.
Duty Free: Travellers to Uganda over 17 years of age do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 227g tobacco, or a combination of 227g tobacco products; 1 bottle of wine or spirits; and 500ml of perfume or eau de toilette.
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Short Uganda Safaris
Bwindi Forest Park Tour - 3 days
Queen Elizabeth Tour -3 days
Special Offers For Uganda Tours
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Aabsaf Safaris organizes Uganda Gorilla safaris to the three gorilla parks – Parc National Virunga 
Located astride the equator, Uganda has a network of 10 national parks and several other protected areas.