Uganda

The population is generally very hospitable, but certainly not intrusive. In the problem areas, the atmosphere will probably be different.

Most nationalities need a visa.

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Rebel movements are active in the north of the country. They carry out attacks on the civilian population. There is an ethnic conflict in the northeast of the Karamoja and in the Katakwi district.

The border area with Congo, the mountainous west, is currently secured by the government army, including the Ruwenzori Mountains and the Bwindi National Park. An exception is the district of Nebbi.

The wildlife population has increased significantly in recent years. Especially near the NPs you can encounter wild animals (elephants, buffalo etc.).

The tsetse fly occurs in a number of areas; looking out!

The food is not particularly interesting. Lots of Matoke (cooked bananas) which are particularly heavy on the stomach. It is nutritious and you can cycle well on it. For a few euros you are full.

If you cook yourself, get a petrol burner, not the cheapest to buy, but you will enjoy it for years. Camping gas burners and related products are of no use in Uganda.

Bottled drinking water is available everywhere.

• Yellow fever vaccination is recommended and sometimes required.
• A DTP vaccination is recommended
• Protection against Hepatitis A is recommended.
• Sometimes a Cholera statement is needed.
• Malaria occurs all year round.

Best time to cycle

June, just after the rainy season. The humidity then still hangs in the wooded area. The temperature is manageable (about 26 degrees). In the higher areas (mountains) it is usually cooler.

The temperature is quite stable throughout the year - according to the graphs it is about 25 degrees on average every month. In Uganda, the temperature rarely drops below 15 degrees, and rarely goes above 30/35.

Spare parts

In Uganda there is quite a lot of cycling, especially on decent, classic-looking bicycles (28 inches) of Chinese manufacture (for transporting jobs, pineapples, crates, firewood, etc.). There is therefore a bicycle repair shop in every village, who often has a stock of tires, spokes, rims, etc. In Kampala, some mountain bike-style bicycles (26 inch) are also sold; You may also be able to find some parts there. Assume that western bicycle parts cannot be found.

There is also no knowledge about western bicycles. Keep in mind that if you are unable to repair and want to cycle through Uganda, you may face problems. Follow a bicycle repair course in advance with the Wereldfietser or Vakantiefetser, which is also fun.