Traveling to Uganda: A Complete Travel Safety Guide

March 30, 2019

Safety of Traveling to Uganda

The world over before traveling to Uganda, they are really wondering about their safety, specially the American, Uk, Germany and Canadian citizens, people from countries like: China, India, German are residents here in Uganda, which is a surety that the country is very safe and secure.

The tourists who intend to Visit, this acts as an assurance that Uganda is a very secure, safe and stable country with no stricked security rules as long as the ones in place are followed.

Kampala the main city of Uganda, is considered to be among the safest cities in Africa, small cases like: theft fraud on credit cards, over charging of the customers, all these can be avoided as long as you choose the right Hotels where to stay and right travel companies for organising your safari holiday trips.

The Ugandan government has gone a head to introduce a department with the police called the Tourism police with the sole purpose of over seeing the tourists security and protection .

Uganda as a country is so safe to the tourists as well as other visitors, The country is home to most of the friendliest people on the African continent, so who ever is coming to visit or in Uganda is very welcome.

If you decide to travel to Uganda:

Do not leave food and drinks unattended in public, especially in local clubs.
Remain with a group of friends in public.
Use caution when walking or driving at night.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Do not open your door for people at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.
Stay alert in locations frequented by foreign tourists.
Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and secure originals in your hotel safe.
Provide your itinerary to a family member or friend.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Be mindful that any public identification with the LGBTQI+ community, as either a member or supporter, could be grounds for prosecution, and that even private consensual same-sex relations are illegal.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Uganda.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.