Uganda Exchange Rate is up against US Dollar
100 US dollars gets 250,300 Uganda Shillings - US Tourists benefit
The USD has strengthened in value against the Uganda Shilling giving the smart US Travelers greater savings when coming to Uganda. There are some steps to follow in order to maximize benefits from this great exchange rate that is presently available in Uganda.
Below are some tips to assist the Traveler with US Dollars getting the most for the money.
US Dollar Tips while Traveling in Uganda:
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Use 100 USD bills for best exchange rate - make sure that they are 2003 or newer. Avoid using 20 usd bills or less in value, minimal exchange rate.
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Use some of the local Forex Bureaus - the best ones are downtown Kampala, such as the ones at the Grand Imperial Hotel. Check several for the best rate available.
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If you want to save money, use Hotel where the price per night is in Uganda Shillings since you will benefit. Many hotels charge room rates in USD which benefits them. You can find a good hotel at 30,000 shillings per night (single) with en-suite bath, fan, TV, and breakfast
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Lodgings in National Parks: You can find some budget lodgings where the rates are in Uganda Shillings and not USD.
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Restaurants will bill you in Uganda Shillings and even in better restaurants the price of a meal will be a lot less than in the USA. 10 usd in Shillings will get you a nice meal at many restaurants, where it might take 15 to 20 USD in up-market restaurants and some will even be higher..
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Negotiate for hire taxis in Uganda Shillings and not in USD such as airport transfers from or to Entebbe Airport. You can use an ATM Machine at airport to withdraw shillings.
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Uganda is changing over to new Shillings, pretty pictures of Uganda's Wildlife are on them, bright colors and different in size for each denomination. Old Bills are still being used, look at the amount on each bill.
If you have any questions regarding traveling to Uganda, feel free to write.
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