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Is Uganda Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Safety Scores / Uganda

Travel verdict: See the scores below.. The scores and risks below say why.

Overall Safety5/10
Crime Index4/10
Health & Medical4/10
Natural Disasters5/10

Key Risks

  • Petty crime and muggings in Kampala
  • Terrorism risk from ADF and other groups
  • Border areas with DRC and South Sudan are dangerous

Avoid border areas; use hotel transport and avoid walking at night in Kampala

Yellow fever vaccination required; malaria prophylaxis essential throughout the country

USD widely accepted; exchange at authorised forex bureaus only

Emergency: 999

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