Western Uganda Resources

Here we present a number of resources to enhance your travelling experience in Western Uganda from knowing how much your currency is worth on a daily basis, all the latest news and current events from the region, travel advice and more about Ugandan culture to help ensure your visit runs smoothly. We also present our Runyankole section so you can pick up a few words and phrases as you get around and details of how you can volunteer in Western Uganda.

Uganda Travel Guides

Get the most out of your Ugandan adventure by preparing yourself for the experience with some of the best travel guides to Uganda. Places to visit, experiences to enjoy, activities to explore and animals to see.

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Uganda Profile

Find out all about Uganda from independence in 1962 to the present day in our profile page. Useful information to undestand the area.

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Ugandan Culture

Ugandan culture is significantly different from that in the West so find out about local culture and issues to be aware of before you visit Western Uganda.

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Life in Uganda

Find out all about life in Uganda a country with a high population of young people and widespread poverty.

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The Lighthouse Project

The Lighthouse Project is the only novel set in Western Uganda and explores friendships between cultures as a British family attempt to establish a volunteer project in the area. Written by the team behind the Western Unganda Network and available on Amazon in paperback and digital Kindle formats.

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Learn Runyankole

Runyankole is a Bantu language spoken by around two and a half million people in south-west Uganda. Here is our free online guide to the basics of the lanuguage to help you get around while you travel in the region.

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Uganda Currency Converter

Use our currency converter to see what your money is worth with some advice about using ATMs in Uganda.

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Travel Advice Uganda

Some useful advice on travelling in Uganda including personal safety information, smoking and what to expect around bus stations and other travel locations.

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