Uganda Shilling (UGX). Notes are in denominations of UGX10,000, 5,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of UGX500, 200, 100 and 50.

Foreign currency may be exchanged at the Central Bank, commercial banks and foreign exchange bureaux.

American Express, Diners, MasterCard and Visa are accepted but not widely used. Some large hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and shops in urban areas accept credit cards.

Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted outside Kampala. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. It is advised that travellers bring sufficient US dollars in cash in case of emergencies.

Generally Mon-Fri 0830-1400, Sat 0900-1200. Forex bureaux are open until 1700 and able to do electronic transfers to and from overseas.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	UGX3,415.64
$1.00=	UGX1,727.00
Eur;1.00=	UGX2,308.90

The following items may be imported into Uganda by visitors over 17 years without incurring customs duty (except from Kenya and Tanzania):

• 200 cigarettes or 225g of tobacco or a combination thereof.
• One bottle of spirits or wine.
• 568ml of perfume.

Note: A special permit is required to export game trophies.