Uganda

Best time to go

Jun–Sep & Dec–Feb (dry; gorilla trekking).

Currency

Ugandan Shilling (UGX).

Taste this

Matoke, rolex (egg wrap) & luwombo.

Stay safe

Safe for tourists; use trusted operators for parks.

Where to stay

Kampala (Kololo), Bwindi (gorillas), Jinja (the Nile), Queen Elizabeth NP.