Best Uganda Sim Card For Tourist And How To Buy A Prepaid Sim Card in Uganda (Updated 2022)

Last updated on October 7th, 2022 at 04:12 pm

In this guide you will learn about the best Uganda sim card for tourist and how to buy a prepaid sim card in Uganda. Click here to book online Uganda activities and day trips

You can buy the cheapest sim card in sim Uganda with Airtel Uganda prepaid sim card for 50 000 UGX=$13 USD with 20 GB data valid for 30 days. Read here best Uganda eSim

You can find the cheapest Uganda eSim with Airalo Uganda eSim prepaid for $9 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $24 USD with 3 GB data and $35 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days.

Holafly Uganda eSim for $44 USD if you use our code GAMINTRAVELER coming with 6 GB data valid for 15 days and you can activate with QR Code.

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WHERE TO STAY IN UGANDA

For accommodation in Uganda you can find deals starting from $25 USD per room. If you prefer mid-budget accommodation will cost $40-60 USD and for $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Uganda.

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UGANDA TOURIST SIM CARD AND PREPAID SIM CARD IN UGANDA

UGANDA PREPAID SIM CARD BACKGROUND

First thing we have to say about Uganda prepaid sim card and data connection in Uganda is fine in the big cities. There are 5 phone operators in Uganda: MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, UT Mobile, Africell and Smart. Social media apps are blocked and you have to pay extra 200 UGX per day for using them.

Obviously the best thing you can do to connect online is getting a prepaid sim card in Uganda. It will be efficient and it will allow you to connect anytime.

We recommend you to get your Uganda tourist sim card outside the airport because prices and packages are better in the official stores. Anyway data is affordable in Uganda but the connection isn’t the best.

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WHERE TO GET YOUR UGANDA TOURIST SIM CARD (SIM CARD UGANDA AIRPORT)

You can get your Uganda sim card at the airport to phone shops. Just make sure you bring your passport. And make sure that you inform their prices and packages. It’s better to avoid buying your Uganda prepaid sim card in the airport and look for an official store.

It depends on how long you will be in Uganda and how much data you will need. There are affordable sim card for tourists in Uganda valid for 7 and 30 days. Keep reading below!

BEST PREPAID SIM CARD UGANDA COMPARISON

There are 5 phone operators in Uganda: MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, UT Mobile, Africell and Smart. Social media apps are blocked and you have to pay extra 200 UGX per day for using them. Vodacom and MTN have similar packages and coverage. Let’s compare prices and packages below:

MTN UGANDA SIM CARD

MTN sim card Uganda is the largest phone operator in the country and the coverage is the best. Check here prices and packages!

If you want to get data packages with MTN prepaid sim card for 20 000 UGX=$5 USD with 3 GB data. For 50 000 UGX=$13 USD with 10 GB data and for 100 000 UGX=$27 USD with 30 GB data. All of them valid for 30 days.

AIRTEL UGANDA SIM CARD

Airtel sim card Uganda is the second largest phone operator in the country. Check here prices and packages!

If you want to get data packages with Airtel Uganda prepaid sim card for 15 000 UGX=$4 USD with 4 GB data. For 20 000 UGX=$5 USD with 7 GB data. Both of them valid for 7 days.

If you want to get data packages for 30 000 UGX=$8 USD with 9 GB data and for 50 000 UGX=$13 USD with 20 GB data. Both of them valid for 30 days.

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UGANDA TELECOM SIM CARD

Uganda sim card Telecom is the third phone operator in the country. Check here prices and packages!

If you want to get data packages with Uganda Telecom prepaid sim card for 65 000 UGX=$17 USD with 3 GB data. For 110 000 UGX=$29 USD with 5 GB data and for 115 000 UGX=$31 USD with 10 GB data. All of them valid for 30 days.

AFRICELL UGANDA SIM CARD

Africell sim card Uganda is the smallest phone operator in the country. Check here prices and packages!

If you want to get data packages with Africell Uganda prepaid sim card for 15 000 UGX=$4 USD with 4.5 GB data. For 20 000 UGX=$5 USD with 8 GB data. Both of them valid for 7 days.

If you want to get data packages for 25 000 UGX=$6 USD with 8 GB data. For 50 000 UGX=$13 USD with 20 GB data and for 100 000 UGX=$30 USD with 50 GB data. All of them valid for 30 days.

Smart Telecom Uganda Sim Card

Smart Telecom sim card Uganda is the smallest phone operator in the country. If you want to get data packages with Smart Telecom prepaid sim card Uganda for 19 000 UGX=$5 USD with 2 GB data.

And for 25 000 UGX=$6 USD with 5 GB data and for 50 000 UGX=$15 USD with 10 GB data. All of them are valid for 30 days.

AIRALO UGANDA ESIM DISCOUNT CODE

Airalo Uganda eSim prepaid for $9 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $24 USD with 3 GB data and $35 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days.

BEST UGANDA SIM CARD CONCLUSION (CHEAPEST SIM CARD UGANDA)

My Uganda Sim Card Conclusion is buying the cheapest sim card in Uganda with Airtel prepaid sim card in Uganda for 50 000 UGX=$13 USD with 20 GB data.

You can find the cheapest Uganda eSim with Airalo Uganda eSim prepaid for $9 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $24 USD with 3 GB data and $35 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days.

MTN Uganda prepaid sim card has better coverage than Airtel Uganda prepaid sim card but the packages aren’t so cheap.

BEST TIME TO VISIT UGANDA

In Uganda summer months from December to February is so hot the weather and the high season. During the winter months from June to August the temperature is cold and it’s the low season.

We believe the best time to visit Uganda is during the spring months from September to November when the days are fresh and sunny. Fall season from March to May can be a great time for visiting Uganda.

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ATMS AND CURRENCY IN UGANDA

There are ATMs in Uganda and exchange offices in the main touristic points. The main currencies are accepted and the local currency is the Ugandan Shillings around $1= 3700 UGX.

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DAILY BUDGET TRAVEL IN UGANDA

For transportation around Uganda by taxi will cost you $2-3 USD and even cheaper if you get public transportation. Food travel budget in Uganda you can find juices for one dollar and a whole meal in local places starting from $5-6 USD.

For accommodation in Uganda you can find deals starting from $25 USD per room. If you prefer mid-budget accommodation will cost $40-60 USD and for $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Uganda.

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