Uganda reopens to international tourists

Travellers are advised to arrive at the airport a minimum of four hours before departure according to the country’s tourism ministry.

Masks are required when in the airport or at any of the 10 national parks. Travellers are required to stand at least 1.5m away from one another.

Inside the national parks, visitors need to stay just under 2m away from other people. With primate encounters, visitors must remain just under 10m away from the animals.

Other rules when entering the national parks are:

• Mandatory temperature screenings using non-contact infra-red thermometers will be conducted by UWA representatives at key tourism gates. Visitors, staff, and trackers will have their temperature checked at every briefing point for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking.
• The use of mandatory face masks while inside all national parks will be enforced. Travelers participating in primate trekking must carry at least two N95 masks, surgical masks, or double-layered cloth masks with filters to ensure single-use for each day of visitation. The masks should cover the nose and mouth at all times.
• Hand washing and sanitizing at all entrances to national parks and protected areas is mandatory and will be enforced.
  Visitors without masks or who do not abide by handwashing and sanitization measures will not be permitted to enter the national parks or protected areas.
• Vehicles and boats within Uganda’s national parks will operate at half capacity in accordance with government social distancing guidelines.
• Social distancing is enforced. During primate trekking, UWA guides will ensure there is a minimum of 6.5 feet between tourists. Tourists are now required to stay a minimum of 32 feet away from primates.

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