If you are arriving earlier than December 7, please call Protea Hotel Tel: +256 (0) 414 323 132 to book an extra night and shuttle transportation from the airport to the hotel. If you need to reach a JLMC staff member, you can call our Country Director, Audrey Kanysigye, at 011 256 772 018 167.

If you are arriving as planned on December 7, JLMC will be at the airport to greet you. Our staff will greet you holding a sign that says Just Like My Child Foundation.

We will leave Paraa around 8 a.m. after breakfast, which means we will arrive in Kampala around 1 p.m., eat a light lunch, do some shopping in the craft market and arrive in Entebbe early evening around 6-7 p.m. But, it is Uganda and traffic can be unpredictable at times, so our preference is that visitors book the late night flight, so there is less risk. The late night flight means leaving after 10 p.m.

Please refer to JLMC’s Visitor’s Guide to Uganda.

One idea is to bring a Polaroid camera and film and give kids pictures of themselves. They love this as they don’t often get printed images. Here is the link to the type of camera and film referenced. Just Like My Child Foundation will make you aware of any other appropriate items to donate during the pre-trip conference calls.

Please refer to JLMC’s Visitor’s Guide for the list. We recommend you pack light, but bring the following:

• Kleenex and/or Toilet Paper
• Hand Sanitizer
• Bandana and/or Hat
• Mosquito Repellent with a high concentration of DEET
• Malaria Prophylaxis
• Travel Mirror
• Sunscreen with SPF 30+
• Sunglasses
• Light Rain Jacket
• Ear Plugs
• Swimsuit
• Soap
• Fast Drying Travel Towel & Washcloth
• Snacks (e.g. Nuts, Trail Mix, Granola Bars)
• Headlamp/Flashlight
• Electronics Adapter
• Binoculars, Camera, Film, Memory Cards, Camera Batteries
• Small Day Backpack

If you need to reach a JLMC staff member, call JLMC’s Country Director Audrey Kanysigye at 011 256 772 018 167.

Yes, you will be able to do laundry. Please refer to JLMC’s Visitor’s Guide for additional information. Note that you must wash your own underwear in respect of Ugandan culture where most clothing is hand washed.

Protea Hotel, Entebbe
Address: 36-40 Sebugwawo Drive, Entebbe, Uganda
Tel: +256 (0) 414 323 132
E-mail: res1@proteaebb.co.ug

Please make careful note that our group is staying at the Protea Hotel in Entebbe, not the Protea Hotel in Kampala. This is especially important if you arrive early and will arrange your own transportation to the hotel.

Required vaccines:

• Yellow fever vaccination is required and proof needs to be presented when applying for a Visa

 

Vaccinations recommended by the Center for Disease Control for Uganda:

• Strongly suggest malarone or any other other anti malaria medication
• Cipro prescription medication as a preventative

 

Other recommendations to avoid getting sick:

• Don’t drink water or brush your teeth from the tap
• Don’t open your mouth in the shower
• Use mosquito repellent
• Don’t eat any raw food
• Wash hands frequently

Visa Type = Ordinary

Please read how to apply for a Visa in our Visa Instruction Guide.

When uploading images for your Visa, we suggest taking a photo of the documents with your smartphone, email them to yourself and then upload. The site is finicky about image size and smartphone images sometimes upload easier than a scan.

We don’t think it’s possible to rent a car that isn’t what Ugandans refer to as “chauffeured”. Even when renting a vehicle from the airport, a driver is provided and included in the costs. They typically speak English, have all of the required national driver’s licenses and are responsible for their own meals, accommodation and personal expenses.

The Traveler’s Guide to Uganda we provided will give you a good understanding of cultural norms and how to dress more conservatively in more rural areas to avoid unwanted attention.

WHATSAPP or VIBER – Allows you to text for FREE anywhere with other Whatsapp or Viber users

PREY – This app will find your phone anywhere in the world with pinpoint accuracy. It will actually give you an address if it’s in a house. Once it’s loaded on your phone and if you lose your phone, you can grab a friend’s phone, go to the Prey website & log in to see where your phone is, shut it down, delete all your info or take a picture of the person who has your phone.

XE CURRENCY – Converts currency in seconds- very handy when bargaining at a market. Set “Uganda shilling” at top of your screen then “US dollar” below it.

GOOGLE TRANSLATE –  One of our staff members got a haircut in France using this and had full-on conversations with people at coffee shops in countries where nobody spoke English. It will actually SAY the words for you. Set it to translate from English to Luganda. Again, may be good for bargaining in the marketplace/shopping.

• We will Rise
• Half the sky
• A Path Appears
• Girl Rising
• Queen of Katwe
• I am Malala
• Girl Connected