Major FAQ-Uganda
Money
You might need $5-15 per day for your personal expenses such as water or soft drinks, taxi fares, and shopping. The optimal methods to make purchases is using a debit card as ATM machines are available in Nairobi and Entebbe (in airports and major hotels) where you can withdraw local currencies. Another alternative is traveler's checks which are secure and can be cashed in local banks, during business hours.
In Uganda , people of US or European descent are considered regardless of financial circumstances. This will make you a target for pick-pockets and scam artists ('fly catchers'). Participants are required to be smart about their money matters when traveling through Uganda . Please be advised to remain alert and remember these suggestions:
- Avoid external money pouches, dangling backpacks and camera bags
- Limit the amount of worn, jewelry
- Don't flash money or your wallet
- Travel in pairs or groups to the ATM
- Remain aware of the exchange rate and cost of items
- Take requests for 'donations' with a grain of salt
- Store money in a secure, well-hidden place or safe
- Carry money in different pockets and places
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