Hiring a production coordinator
in Uganda
Finding the right locations when filming in another country is made easier with the right helper by your side. Hiring a production coordinator in Uganda is the right way to go for securing the ideal shooting locations for your production. A journalist fixer can also prove helpful if you are shooting a documentary. Here are five locations in Uganda you should consider for your media production, ranging from bustling cities with millions of inhabitants to waterfalls and gorilla jungles.
Kampala
The capital and largest city in Uganda, Kampala is home to over 1.5 million people. The main hub for industry, culture, history, and politics of the country, Kampala sits on the shores of Lake Victoria. The city is a destination for tourists visiting Uganda for one of the many safaris you can start from the capital city. Ask your location scout, or production coordinator in Uganda, for the must-see places while visiting and filming in Kampala, such as the Temple of Mother Africa or the Kasubi Royal Tombs.
Virunga Mountains
If you have ever heard about the Lion King, the Virunga Mountains are the closest you will ever get to see to the fantasy world depicted in the legendary story. Located at the southernmost point of the country, these volcanic mountains are part of the Great African Rift. They border three countries, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. These mountains offer spectacular natural sights and incredible trails you can explore with a guide. Ask your production coordinator in Uganda about shooting locations while there.
Virunga Mountains
Ssese Islands
Uganda comes with a few islands thanks to its borders with Lake Victoria. The group of islands you might want to visit as a filmmaker is the Ssese Islands. Located an hour away from Kampala, the archipelago is made out of 84 islands. It boasts white sand beaches and all types of accommodation, from budget tents to luxury resorts. Ask your journalist fixer for advice on where to find interesting people and stories to be told through your production.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
The most popular and dangerous of all parks in Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park sits at the base of tourism in the country. What makes this location special is the brute nature and incredible wildlife one can admire here, with proper instructions and followed by guides. The park is home to the rare mountain gorillas, with half of their entire population living in the impenetrable forest. Your location scout will find the right guides to help you find and film these noble creatures.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Lake Bunyonyi
The third deepest lake on Earth, Lake Bunyonyi, which means “Place of many little birds”, is a natural wonder of Uganda. Ask your location scout or production coordinator in Uganda for advice on where to film while at this location. The lake is close to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, making it ideal for a day trip from your stay while visiting the mountain gorillas. Lake Bunyonyi has some of the cleanest waters of any lake on the African continent, according to scientists.
Your location scout in Uganda
Hiring a location scout or production coordinator in Uganda will help you and your crew find the right locations to film. Our local vetted professionals have helped production crews from all over the globe in finding the appropriate filming locations for their needs. Your crew will benefit from the same quality services while here. Uganda Fixer can recommend tailored locations based on your exact needs for any production, be it a documentary, a commercial, or a corporate video.
If you are determined on coming to Uganda to film, we are eager to help you out. Send Uganda Fixer an email with a brief of your project. Let us know what you are looking for when arriving in our country. A team representative will get back to you as soon as possible. After a discovery call, we will start working together towards the development of your production.
