Uganda is a fairy tale. 
You climb up a railway 
instead of a beanstalk, and 
at the end there is a 
wonderful new world. The 
scenery is different, the 
vegetation is different, the 
climate is different, and, 
most of all, the people are 
different from anything 
elsewhere to be seen in the 
whole range of Africa. 
Sir Winston Churchill. 
My African Journey 
(1908) 
Sunset over Lake Victoria 
By B.O.A.C. Comet or Argonaut services direct from 
London; by East African Airways or Sabena from 
neighbouring territories; by sea (Union Castle and 
British India lines) from the United Kingdom to Mom¬ 
basa and then by rail. 
What are the best months ? 
You will find sunshine at all times of the year. July 
to November are particularly pleasant months. 
What clothes shall I need ? 
For women: cotton dresses, lightweight sweaters, 
sandals and a shady hat; stockings only for formal 
occasions. For men: tropical suits, flannels, khaki 
shorts. Occasional tropical downpours make a raincoat 
advisable. 
What about health ? 
Although in the tropics, Uganda is a healthy country. 
A prophylactic against malaria should nevertheless be 
taken and it is wise to sleep under a mosquito net. 
Unboiled water or milk should be avoided. 
What languages are spoken ? 
English is the official language but is not widely 
understood outside the towns. Swahili will get you by. 
What is Uganda's currency ? 
Shillings and cents: there are 100 cents to a shilling; 
20 shillings are equivalent to £1 sterling. Uganda is, of 
course, in the sterling area, and there is no limit to the 
amount of money you may spend. 
Published by the Uganda Department of 
Information for the Lake Victoria Hotel Ltd. 
Printed in England by Vandyck Printers Ltd. 
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