Traveling in Uganda

                                                               
There are many available means of transport to choose from within the country. This depends on one's budget, urgency, distance. location and time period. The means available include buses, commuter taxis, special hire cabs, motor cycles, bicycles, ferries and aero-planes.

Pioneer Easy Bus service

This is a revived transport means in the city center and the neighboring suburbs like Kawempe, Bweyogerere, Kireka, Ntinda and Bwaise. Its the most relatively cheap means of transport as it charges a flat fee which is half of what the public commuter taxis charge.

The buses have well built stops where commuters can wait for the buses to arrive and they are well sheltered fro the harsh weather conditions which are common in the country like sudden heavy downpours and bright sunshine. These take relatively longer periods to reach designated destinations because they load a maximum of 61 passenger however time wasted at the bus stop is compensated with the amount  of shillings saved. Buses charge a flat rate of 800 Shs and passengers going to and from outskirts of Kampala save about 1000Shs if they take the bus more especially during peak hours of the day. However, buses are more suitable for those who travel to city suburbs.

A taxi park in Kampala

Taxis or Kamunyes are the most common means of transport in the country. These can be found in almost all parts of the country. They are licensed to carry 14 passengers but depending on time of day and location overloading is done though it is illegal. These have designated parks where they are found but they can also be accessed anywhere since they pick passengers along their routes. Taxis charge according to distance but they can over charge during peak hours of the day. They are convenient for both short and long distances since they can  stop anywhere.



Boda Boda motorcyclists are another means of transport in Uganda. These are fast, convenient and easily accessible anywhere. It is the most convenient means to beat the peak hour traffic jam in the city center and during late night travel to outskirts of the city center. Price usually depends on one's negotiating ability with the cyclist.However they are not for the fainthearted since some Boda Boda operators are famous for reckless riding. These can go any distance depending on the customer's needs and budget.

Bicyclists also provide another means of transport in Uganda. These mainly operate around busy traffic junctions and in rural areas. These load a single passenger and in the city center are used to beat the heavy traffic jam at places like Queens' Way. Price usually depends on the distance and the negotiating ability of the customer.
These usually operate during the day time period.

Special Hire cabs are used to travel privately. They charge according to the distance, time of the day and negotiating ability of the customer.Mostly found in the urban centers. They operate 24 hour periods.

Flight services are used mostly for international travel. However chartered flights can be arranged within the country. The major airport is at Entebbe on international level and many air fields are found in other parts of the country. There are international airline services like Qatar Air and British Airways and many local ones carrying out operations in the country.

 Ferry services are used to move from mainland to island ares of the country like Kalangala Island.