EnterUganda

. Kampala, Uganda.

Dos and Don'ts:

Uganda is rightly called the Pearl of Africa, the people are friendly and most parts of the country are trouble free and can be visited without problems. However, although Uganda claims the lowest crime rate in East Africa, there is sometimes the exception. A few simple precautions will help you ensure that your visit is trouble free. For your own peace of mind it is advisable that you follow the following simple guidelines.

* Do not carry large amounts of cash with you or leave it in your hotel room.
* Do not leave your valuables or any luggage exposed in the back of your car or on the roof.
* Camp only on approved sites and never in secluded areas.
* Watch your handbag when shopping or in crowded streets, restaurants or pubs.
* Park in controlled parking areas and always lock your car.
* When visiting tourist sites do not wander off the trail or the environs of the site unless you are sure you know where you are going.

In any emergency dial 999 and ask for police assistance. However, if you observe these simple precautions you are unlikely to need them

Emergency Services: Below are some of the major emergency service contacts that can come in handy. Dial up one of these numbers for immediate help.
Ambulance, Fire, Police 999 on UTL, 112 for mobile phones.
Directory Enquiries .................. 901
Doctor: International Medical Centre Emergency ............ 075-741291
Doctor: The Surgery Emergency ............ 075-756003
Doctor: AAR Health Services……………………041-258527/ 041-258564
Electrical Failure .............. 041-254071/7, 041-231770
Immigration Department ............041-231031/3
International Enquiries ............ 0901
Kampala Central Police Station............... 041-254561/2