Staying in touch with your family back home during your safari in Uganda will be easy. There is good network coverage throughout Uganda, meaning you will have access to both Wi-Fi and mobile internet in many places.
Connecting with your family is now simpler than ever, thanks to the internet.
Wi-Fi & Internet Access in Uganda
Mobile Internet in Uganda
Using mobile broadband on your phone is the most effective way to access the internet while traveling in Uganda. The two main mobile service providers in Uganda are Airtel and MTN. Both networks are available across the country.
The biggest advantage of mobile internet is its flexibility. Even while on a game drive, you can stay in touch with family and friends. You can also share highlights of your safari in Uganda as they happen.
To access mobile internet, you will need to buy a local SIM card. If your phone is locked to a network in your home country, ask your guide to set up mobile data on their phone so you can share a Wi-Fi connection.
You can also use your guide’s mobile hotspot to connect to the internet. Another option is to buy a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for internet access while traveling.
Although network coverage may be poor in some remote areas of national parks, you may not even need to check your phone there.
If you have important calls to make at a specific time, talk to your guide to ensure you are in a location with good signal coverage.
Wi-Fi in Uganda
While most hotels and lodges offer Wi-Fi, many other places in Uganda do not. Ask the staff if your lodge has Wi-Fi, and they will help you connect to their network.
Shared Wi-Fi in lodges is not always reliable or fast enough for tasks that require a strong connection. If you have specific internet needs, speak with your guide for assistance.
Starlink Internet in Uganda
Starlink Internet is apparent one of the fastest in the world. It has been adopted by so many countries worldwide include Kenya and Rwanda.
Unfortunately, at the moment there is no Starlink Internet in Uganda but the license will get approved within a few years. As soon as this happens, we shall update our audience about the same.
