What To Wear In Uganda
To sum it up - Relaxed you can take it easy
- In Kampala and most of the bigger cities western clothes such as jeans and T shirts are acceptable although our advice would be to avoid wearing shorts – most Ugandan women would not wear these, they wear skirts or dresses that usually cover the knees.
- Ugandans are very relaxed and most types of clothing are acceptable and we suggest you pack for comfort rather than fashion.
- However outside of major cities we suggest that you dress more conservatively.
- During the day it is hot so our advice is to pack light weight layers in natural fabrics such as linen and cotton.
- However it does cool off at night so pack a shawl or jumper.
- If you are visiting the mountains it will be cooler at altitude so pack warmer layers and a waterproof jacket.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sandals are important as the roads are dusty and uneven.
- If you are on safari the idea is to relax and enjoy your time under the African sky, and listen to the calls of the wild all around you. Dinner dress is therefore casual and comfortable.
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