Kampala guide
🇺🇬 Packing List
What to pack for Kampala
In February, Kampala is typically cold, 3 to 10°c (3–10°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Kampala essentials
- Weather: Cold, 3 to 10°C
- Modest casual.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated jacket
- Thermal base layers
- Woollen hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
- Eat at busy local restaurants and hotels with high turnover. Avoid raw salads from street stalls. Rolex (chapati wrap) from busy vendors is safe. Always drink bottled or purified water.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type G, 240V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)