"Proud to be a Patidar"

Festival Committee Programme About Uganda Contributions

We are happy to provide general information about Uganda which will help the
Patidars abroad in their preparation for participation in the Festival.

Area : 241,038km (93,072sq miles)
Population : 27.6 million
Weather : Tropical
People : Peaceful and friendly
Currency : Uganda Shillings
Exchange Rate : $1=1850 Uganda Shillings
Present Ruling Government : National Resistance Movement(Multiparty)
Local Security : Safe
Visa Details    : On arrival, available at Entebbe Air port-Uganda
Visa Fees : $30

  • The Airport is 40km away from Kampala. Hotel coaches or Taxis are easily available.
    (Taxi fare is USD20/-)
  • Yellow fever vaccination Certificate is very essential.
  • Airlines arriving at Entebbe (EBB) Uganda- are British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, South African airways (via Nairobi or direct)
  • Customs: Electronic goods are duty free personal effects-Limited are allowed duty free.
  • Accommodation:
  • Five Star Hotel Tariff - USD175-200
    Three star hotel tariff - USD75
    Standard hotel tariff  - USD50
    Economy Hotel tariff  - USD25-40

  • Restaurants: Ten Indian restaurants providing North Indian, south Indian and Gujarati delicious food at reasonable prices.
  • Please bring your required medical drugs along with anti- malarial drugs
  • Mineral water only is advised for consumption
  • Vehicles for local transport are available
  • Websites for more information regarding Uganda are www.visituganda.com, www.mtti.co.ug

Please contact us for your requirement of accommodation using the following details:
Patidar Samaj
Plot 11/13, Bombo Road
P.O. Box 49, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 256-41-348972
Fax: 256-41-342337
Email: festival@patidar-uganda.com