The questions I get most from first-time visitors aren't about wildlife, they're about the small logistics: what to pack, how much cash to carry, whether it's safe to walk around, what to tip. Here's the honest, unglamorous version of what I tell every new traveller.
Bring cash in small denominations, layer your clothing for cool mornings and hot afternoons, and pack a rain jacket no matter the season. Uganda is safer and more relaxed than most people expect, especially once you have a guide who knows the roads.

You'll worry about the wrong things before you land, and stop worrying entirely by day two.

