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Uganda Travel Guide

31 destinations · 4 comparisons

Quick Facts

Capital
Kampala
Currency
UGX (USh)
Language
English / Swahili
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Sep / Dec–Feb
Budget Level
$

Travel Advisory

Level 3 β€” Reconsider Travel
Crime Terrorism

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, unrest , and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation . Crime Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders. Both visitors and residents face these threats. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources. Terr...

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Updated: Mon, 08 Dec 2025

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