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Note: Travellers are strongly advised to avoid Gulu (including Murchison Falls National Park), Kitgum, Adjumani, Apac and Lira Districts, the Karamoja region of eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto and Nakapiripiri Districts), Katakwi District and Bundibugyo District (including Semliki National Park except for the Game Reserve). For further advice contact a local government travel advice department.
AIR: Uganda’s main airline, Uganda Airlines (QU), is no longer in operation. Other airlines serving Uganda include British Airways, Egyptair, Emirates and South African Airways.
Approximate flight times: From Kampala to London is 8 hours.
International airports: Entebbe (EBB) is 35.5km (22 miles) southwest of Kampala (travel time – 30 minutes). There are bus services to Kampala. Taxis are also available. Airport facilities include duty-free shops, restaurants, banks/bureaux de change, post office, car hire and hotel reservations.
Departure tax: This is now mostly included in the price of the ticket. If not, tax is US$20.
Note: All airline tickets purchased in Uganda must be paid for in hard currency.
LAKE: Between Kampala in Uganda and Mwanza in Tanzania, it is possible to catch a boat on Lake Victoria.
RAIL: Uganda Railways does not operate passenger services at present. Kenyan Railways offers a regular service (often overnight) between Kampala and Nairobi.
ROAD: There are connections with all neighbouring countries, although borders are not always open. However, travellers should take local advice before crossing the border with Rwanda, and should not attempt to cross the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bus: There is a daily bus service between Nairobi and Kampala.
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