Best Transport when Backpacking Uganda

Backpacking is one of the best options to explore Uganda at a cheap cost. If you are one of those who prefer this way of travel, you just need to pack up your things. You will find all other necessary services in the pearl of Africa offered at affordable prices.

The major things you need include accommodation, food, and transport. If you are not sure of the cheapest mode of transport here is the best guide for you.

When you board a plane from your home country, know that you will land at Entebbe Airport, the international aviation ground in the nation. It is about 47 km from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.

Travelers use a taxicab to get from Entebbe Airstrip to other parts of the country. It is convenient, cheap and good for time-saving. Entebbe Airport to Kampala taxi cost is 40 USD. You can get some cheap and good accommodation in Kampala for overnights.

Kampala is a great city to tour. It consists of numerous tourist spots like historical sites, local markets, and religious sites, shopping malls, and craft shops. If you need to enjoy it to your fullest, make sure to arrange a full-day city tour.

Visit various attractions like the Kasubi tombs, Namugongo shrines, Bahai temple, Royal palace of Buganda Kingdom, and the Gadhafi mosque.

If this is not your interest, it is fine, and you are free to continue up to your next destination. It may be Jinja or other tourist places like National parks, Sanctuaries, and game reserves.

Do you need to reduce the transport costs? Travel by a Bus is the best option for you. This is ideal only for those who are free to travel with the locals.

Multiple bus companies offer trips from Kampala to various areas of the nation. If you want to use a bus, be sure to visit the bus terminals in Kisenyi, Namirembe, and Bakuli to reserve your ticket in advance.

For those who fancy private means, you can hire a car and self-drive to different places in the Western, Eastern, or Northern part of Uganda.