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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
JunβSep / DecβFeb
Budget Level
$
Travel Advisory
Level 3 β Reconsider Travel
πΊπΈ 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 Ugandaβs 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...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov βUpdated: Mon, 08 Dec 2025
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