SURVIVING IN UGANDA HACKS / 5 PRACTICAL TIPS For Travel & Culture | Culture PART 1

[@TabithaLaker]

Please do your research about malaria tablets and follow the given instructions for your medication of choice.

[@TabithaLaker]

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[@michaelb5331]

Can you make videos about budget hotels..

[@Marthelizx]

When coming from the US, make sure you take bigger bills (50’s and 100’s) and ask the banker teller for the most recent prints!! You’ll get a much better exchange rate when you go to the forex bureau. Use the smaller bills for traveling purposes.

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks for sharing!! :)

[@lilianmukisa3291]

For yellow fever vaccine/shot, you can go to KCCA offices next to parliament or Norvick; a medical center on Bombo road.

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks for sharing the info!

[@DorisOpiyo]

Very informative video! I paid £65 in 2021 for Yellow Fever jab in the UK. Thanks for sharing the video with us💝👍

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks glad you found it to be! & Thanks for sharing the price you paid.

[@MusikGrl96]

I got malaria last year in Jinja, I was on Doxy but a couple weeks prior I had had food poisoning and couldn't keep it down, and I got bitten and contracted it :/ luckily Uganda has like the best malaria treatment in the world, but really trying to avoid it this time as I was so sick and it still impacts me to this day :/. I love your channel it's so helpful and interesting!

[@camerontfreeman]

were you taking malaria pills during travel?

[@kwambokaongwenyi4214]

I thought you are a Ugandan. I love that country like my second home.. I just came yesterday from Ugandan trip.. Nxt I want to explore the Mbarara side..

[@abubakrsseruggosajja5349]

Where u fm

[@TabithaLaker]

Yes 100% Ugandan! or should I say technically 87.5% Ugandan and 12.5% South Sudanese lol! Mbarara side is really fascinating. I really liked it!

[@abbeslamamra5742]

I love Uganda very much

[@TabithaLaker]

It's wonderful!

[@ToniBlackman4]

Thank you Tabitha!! Really informative!

[@TabithaLaker]

Glad you found it to be :)

[@stevenfoleyuk9404]

I loved my time in Uganda , I never got sick and the people were just so friendly . I took Malarone Tablets no side effects either . If people our going out into the Nature Reserves then maybe consider other vaccinations like Rabies and Hep A .

[@TabithaLaker]

Good suggestions. Glad you loved your time in Uganda! :)

[@emmabecky4411]

thank you so much for de tips....i will be going back home this summer for 2 weeks with my husband, son and friends who have never been in uganda befoere but i thought taking money from atm machine is good but you opened my eyes....yes we gonna carry some euros about 500 in cash to save for de bank charges atleast for de first few days...

[@TabithaLaker]

You are welcome. Yes, take come cash and withdraw more when you need it 😊 I always do that and it works out perfectly. My bank charges £3 for every withdrawal 😊 You will enjoy!!

[@tumuhimbiseedith9118]

come again and again Ugandans we welcome you be blessed

[@TabithaLaker]

Oh I will do indeed!! Thankyou.

[@wokozdenishamos6626]

i love these video ..keep on brings us more.

[@TabithaLaker]

Awesome! Thanks! They are coming, thanks for being patient :)

[@KarolChaSo]

I never buy a simcard I only buy a modem and keep using my Italian number and WiFi,I sulked coz I buy a visa too,mosquito nets or repellents are a must,thanks for sharing hun.

[@TabithaLaker]

Does the modem work on your phone too? Because mine only plus into the laptop. I know there are wireless wifi devices but I think they are more for home use.(?)

[@kemipen]

Well, apart from the visa part (some countries like Nigeria have the dual citizenship system so no need for visa if you are Nigerian), definitely tips that can be used when visiting some countries in Africa. Thanks for sharing.

[@TabithaLaker]

There is actually a dual citizenship system in Uganda. I'm looking into it, but for now visas it is x

[@fatimahkamara88]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFOR, BUT I DONE UGANDA TOGETHER WITH KENYA AND ETHIOPIA. LOVELY COUNTRIES FOR FEW MONTHS STAYS.

[@TabithaLaker]

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[@Hamya-636]

some changes since 2017. no more scratch cards. internet is cheaper.

[@TabithaLaker]

Oh really? I didn't notice that on my last visit, but now you mention it, I didn't see a single scratchcard.

[@BuddyHelloThere]

Should take Revolut or Monzo card mate, you get a wholesale interbank rate.

[@TabithaLaker]

That's a good tip. I will bear that in mind next time.

[@calmlettings2623]

Nice vid. Did see people getting checked for yellow fever jab. Think mtm(?) was good for kampala but airtel can be better if you are going west (fort portal). Spot on re the weekly tablet, get what you pay for. You can get medicine there but I think there has been issues with fake tablets. Thought you might have spent more time on the dust lol. Re. the lighting- take an LED head touch, very cheap here and a super present for someone as you leave. Using your phone is a risk cos you cannot rely on electricity to charge up- I took an external battery which was very handy for when the electricity was off. Uganda is a fantastic place with great people and I hope this video inspires people to go.

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks. Thanks for the tip on suitable phone networks. I think fake tablets are a possibility but Malaria is such a common thing in Uganda I think the tablets are mostly genuine. I will look into getting a LED torch, probably the better option for theft prevention too. It's good to go prepared :) Thanks for sharing :)

[@matayo71]

very helpful advice. Thanks sweetie

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks & You are welcome!

[@DorisOpiyo]

Great tips!!! Thanks.

[@TabithaLaker]

You're very welcome :)

[@sethmachakos9926]

Thank you!

[@TabithaLaker]

You are welcome :)

[@traceykadondo4185]

I live in the UK too and had to pay £60 for the yellow fever vaccine before travelling so £29 is great lol

[@TabithaLaker]

I guess £20 is great compared to £60! I think most other vaccines cost around £60 too. crazy

[@kdtushaberoland3088]

Actually Malaria is not our problem in Africa, our bodies are resistant to it. Sometimes we don't take tablets for malaria we just go out and play. Kaboom ⚡

[@TabithaLaker]

It depends on the person. Not everyone is immune to malaria. I always make sure I take malaria tablets as a precautionary measure.

[@darylifillifill1677]

Good Advice Gorgeous one

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks! glad you found it helpful :)

[@darylifillifill1677]

Thank You For Being Gorgeous and Intelligent

[@butterfly9274]

And always use a mosquito net.... great video:-((

[@TabithaLaker]

A mosquito net is a must haha! Thankyou xx

[@KarolChaSo]

I had my yellow fever shot before traveling but no one ever asked for them

[@TabithaLaker]

Really? So I guess they pick and choose who they ask for the yellow card. Interesting.

[@detric2512]

Hello,Tabitha. I appreciate the tips. How much us dollars should I bring to Kampala for 3 Weeks. I would like too explore the city and markets. I would also like to check out the night life. I know too be careful and not leave my drink unattended .Also,I'm a 26 year old American white male traveling alone Is there areas of Kampala that aren't safe? I also have read about walking alone at night .

[@mercy871]

detric251 id say around 600. That’s 2 million Ugandan shillings should be enough

[@mercy871]

detric251 about safety it’s a grey area considering you’re white. Prone to being coned it’s sooo lovely however I need to ask around before u go and be vigilant. A must for u should be the beach it’s unbeatable experience

[@TabithaLaker]

sorry for this late reply but @Mercy is about right. 600 usd is fine. If you happen to need more you can always go to an atm but of course they charge. I wouldn't walk alone at night at all especially as a white person. Just avoid it. Nightlife is fine but try your best to have company if possible. Not sure if you have already gone but I hope you had/have a great time.

[@hewa984]

I think it will be really good if you correct your info about Doxycycline. It should never be taken before bed. I hope you correct it before people seriously hurt themselves

[@TabithaLaker]

hewa984 I just checked out the info about taking it before bed. Okay thanks for pointing that out. I only did that because it made me severely nauseous. It it no longer my malaria tablet of choice.

[@hewa984]

@@TabithaLaker I understand it darling. I have no doubt you did it in good faith. I am in UK like you, but working in medical field. I did not want people to sue you later.

[@TabithaLaker]

hewa984 hmmm I think it’s only possible to sure medical professionals. Plus I’m not giving advice just sharing my experience 🙂

[@etheldennis3165]

am a jamaica I don't need a visa to go uganda can I stay there as long I want just asking u

[@TabithaLaker]

You need to buy a visa at the airport. It costs £30 cash. That particular visa lasts a maximum of 3 months. Then you need to leave the country and re-enter, if you want to stay longer.

[@Dreadybear.Ichode]

Tabitha Laker Some countries don't need a visa to Uganda. For those who do, you actually do not need to leave the country. You just apply for an extension at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the same place Ugandans get their passports from.

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks for sharing. I think I was just sharing what to do in the event that you may need one. I guess once you know you are travelling there you would find out if you are going to need one and if so, it's possible to buy one online :)

[@lineoarlow5120]

Doxycycline is pretty annoying, you really need to take it with quite a lot of food otherwise it will ruin your life

[@fatnachyna]

Some are facts but you’re addressing them all in a very mean way🙄 “Scary” Where’s the good side about Uganda? You’re all negative

[@TabithaLaker]

I am trying to make people aware of different things to prepare them - plus the title is about 'surviving'. Of course there are many good things about Uganda. Have you watched my Uganda Daiaries? it is about 2 hours long and features many good things - bit.ly/UgandaDiaries

[@doreenofuganda]

They steal phones please dont use your phone for torch

[@TabithaLaker]

Well you cannot generalise. Yes phones do get stolen but not everybody steals.

[@Mr_Damion_Scott]

you are beautiful where are you from sis

[@TabithaLaker]

Hi bro, I'm from Uganda :)

[@ibraklay9343]

Fake news

[@TabithaLaker]

ok

[@ibraklay9343]

Tabitha Laker don't cry

[@TabithaLaker]

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[@ibraklay9343]

Tabitha Laker 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@kdtushaberoland3088]

Actually Malaria is not our problem in Africa, our bodies are resistant to it. Sometimes we don't take tablets for malaria we just go out and play. Kaboom ⚡

[@TabithaLaker]

It depends on the person. Not everyone is immune to malaria. I always make sure I take malaria tablets as a precautionary measure.

[@doreenofuganda]

They steal phones please dont use your phone for torch

[@TabithaLaker]

Well you cannot generalise. Yes phones do get stolen but not everybody steals.