Filming in Buliisa.

Filming in Buliisa. Buliisa is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the headquarters of the Buliisa District. Buliisa was curved out of Masindi district in July 2006. The District is located in the Bunyoro (Albertine) Sub Region – Mid-western part of Uganda with its headquarters 320km from Kampala; it borders Pakwach and Nwoya districts in the North, Masindi in the East, Hoima in the South and Democratic Republic of Congo in the west.

Size                           
Buliisa District covers an area of 3200 sq.kms comprised of open water and land.

It is surrounded by Lake Albert, Albert Nile, game reserves/park and Budongo forest, it’s vital to note that the bigger part of the land area of the district is within the Murchison falls national park, Bugungu game reserve and Budongo forest

• Land under forest = 320 sq. Kms
• Land under water =1312sq Kms
• Land under UWA = 832sq Kms
• Land under human settlement and grazing = 736sq Kms

Tourist Attractions and activities around Buliisa Village.

Buliisa village is situated near Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Buliisa is endowed with a plateful of tourist attractions that make tourists busy for a while during their vacation in or around the village.

The adventure surrounding Buliisa is enormous. Murchison Falls National Park is the top tourist attraction that surrounds Buliisa. The park comprises of many tourist activities, including safari game drives, boat cruise along the Nile, hiking to the top of the fall, nature walk, and bird watching, sightseeing, and community visits among others.

Lake Albert makes one of the top attractions within Buliisa village.

Budongo forest is quite also a big attraction around Buliisa village. The forest receives a big number of visitors from different parts of the world, making it a must-visit while on your filming the village.

Budongo forest is quite also a big attraction around Buliisa village. The forest receives a big number of visitors from different parts of the world, making it a must-visit while on your vacation to the village.

Budongo forest is the largest surviving natural forest in Uganda which sits top the Albertine Rift part of the Great Rift Village. The forest is located within the boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. As a result, visitors who visits among others.

Salt mining in Kibiro garden is mazing and adventurous activity one can also experience while on vacation in Buliisa village.

Visiting the Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve is one of the most scenic wonders surrounding the village. The wildlife reserve comprises of a variety of wildlife animals and bird species among other attractions.

Necessary requirements to film in Buliisa.                                                        

Filming in Buliisa. It will require you to get a filming permit when filming in locations and these permits are issued by the respective authorities and management. For one to film in the national parks, you will need to get permission from Uganda wildlife authority.  In order to get a Filming Permit, one must write a letter requesting the permit and fill out an application form which is accompanied by a copy of the screenplay, a story synopsis, and a shooting schedule. These are then sent to the respective authorities. Contact us at Eco film fixers we will help you process the filming permissions with the Local Authorities for you to successfully  participate in  filming  in Buliisa.

Media Accreditation

All members of the crew are supposed to be accredited by the Uganda media council to be able to film In the country. Media accreditation is a must for all applications to make feature films or documentaries. Each crew member is required to fill Form G with all details, scan and send it back to us with a copy of his/her passport as well as one photograph to be put on his/her media card and work IDs. On top of this, we will need a letter from the filming company detailing who they are, why they are filming, where they will be filming and details of crew members on this shoot. Crew members will also be required to seek for letters of Good conduct from Interpol (it’s a must have). We will attach this to all details provided and send them to Uganda Media Council for Media card processing and follow it up. This takes about 2-3 working days

Custom clearing.

Uganda is not a member of the Carnet Free Systems Unions, so Carnet’s are not valid. The only process to get your equipment in and out of Uganda is through a bonded Agent. A comprehensive list of equipment and value needs to be submitted to URA through a bonded clearing agent for the issuance of a Temporary Import Permit (TIP). A fee equivalent to 10% percentage of the value of the equipment is payable. This fee is non-refundable but will guarantee you safe entry and exist with your equipment. We are able to handle clearing for you as we have a trusted bond agent. On the other hand, you can choose to source gear and equipment from the country to avoid the hustle of clearing. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Buliisa.

Visa Advice

In case of visas, we advise you to get a tourist or business visa. Both can work well. Most film crews prefer getting their vsas before coming to Uganda and this can be done online. On the other hand visas can also be easily obtained on arrival.

Vehicle Hire Services

Eco film fixers will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Uganda. The transportation services all depend on your interest, the nature of the roads and the schedule. For us to have a final estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to have an established mileage and distance to be traveled. We also organize both charter and scheduled air transport for those that are interested in flying to reduce the number of hours. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Buliisa.

Accommodation when filming in Buliisa.

When filming in Buliisa, you have a range of accommodation options to choose from ranging from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose which lodges to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Buliisa.

Why you should use Eco film fixers to Film in Buliisa.

Eco film fixers is film Fixing Company based in Uganda, we pride ourselves we assist filming companies and Production agencies that are interested in filming in East Africa. We are very capable in handling all fixer services required. our team of local fixers and driver guides is very professional .over the years, we have been able to get all relevant connections with other service providers and authority agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are easily processed. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Buliisa.