Language and communication

Language is absolutely one of the things that many people consider before traveling to any country. And traveling to Uganda is too. Uganda is one of, if not the most, diverse countries on the planet. Uganda is considered a multilingual country, with approximately 56 tribes and about 40 languages, and every tribe has its own dialect.

Although Uganda has many languages, Luganda from the Buganda tribe in Central Uganda, is the most widely spoken. However, as a former British colony, Uganda's official language is English. You will not have any trouble communicating with the locals because many people in Uganda speak English (fluency varies depending on education level). Even in the most remote villages, you are likely to come across someone who speaks English. For example, it means that if you venture off the beaten path, you may encounter areas where English is not widely spoken, but you should have no trouble communicating with locals in general.