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kind of bag cover,
Always cover your boats and paddles in some
use a roof strap to make a nice handle
Right, you’ve made the decision to go to Uganda; first off fair play it’s a great choice! It is an indescribable place; you just have to experience it for yourself! I’d recommend it to anybody with a pretty solid roll! Water levels are prime for 365 days of the year! First stop is to the health clinic where all details for injections for Uganda can be found here. These injections are expensive but most will cover you for up to ten years. If you are planning a trip for less then two months I recommend getting the Malerone malaria tablets. They are more expensive but the best, other types can mess with your stomach and energy levels. Next are your flights. I can only really talk for Ireland but the main advice is obvious, the earlier you book the cheaper flights are. Both times I have travelled with Aer Lingus to Brussels and flown direct to Entebbe from there. Brussels airlines are great, hassle free and very friendly. Contact Kayak the Nile where Sam and Emily will be delighted to book your flights through their contacts, this gets you the cheapest option with your boat and extra baggage included free of charge. There are other possibly cheaper options. Emirates fly from London to Dubai and then down to Entebbe whilst others fly with Ethiopian airlines. Do your own research and find the cheapest, reliable choice for you.
Tip
Always cover your boats and paddles in some kind of bag cover, use a roof strap to make a nice handle. It protects them and saves questions! If you have bulky items like a towel or a hoodie tape it to your paddles, this saves space and provides protection! On arrival almost every nationality will have to pay 50€ Visa to enter the country. Ireland has a waiver to this and entry is free. Winning straight off the bat! Organize with Kayak the Nile for a shuttle from the airport. Tell them what time your flight is getting in and they will pick you up and drive you to the river, which is a two-hour journey. In this time you will become slightly accustomed to the madness that is the roads. 120,000 shillings for small car, 150,000 shillings for big car. (33€/42€).