Pitch Camp- Uganda

Uganda is a friendly place to be; camping can be fun in most areas especially in the south where there will be no hassles. There are some tips which may prove useful to you especially if you are not the hardy type of visitor. Take along a First Aid kit with the usual essentials, sterile needles and syringes.
Be aware of any environmental impact your visit may cause. You may use a little fuel wood for charcoal grilling your food for example as long as you do not start fires. A little kerosene may also be used in cooking, but make sure that all the litter that is going to be left behind is properly buried. Uganda suffers from a big environmental problem caused by polythene materials (kaveera). Minimise a use of them since they are non-biodegradable.
It is good to have a good water purifying system with you. In case you have tablets, they will be handy. Otherwise, Uganda's river and lake water is fresh enough to be boiled. Most water in Uganda is tasty so boiling will not remove any of the mineral taste.
Park regulations insist that you drive in before 1800 hours. Driving at night is prohibited
Uganda is a land of courteous people, so be considerate of other people by avoiding the playing of loud music for example.
When walking through any area used the existing trails, otherwise you encourage the widening of paths which can destroy the fragile environment. Back