UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Is Uganda safe? 🇺🇬
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Uganda scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Uganda destination assessed, Kampala scores highest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Uganda: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Uganda destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uganda safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories) | 30 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 9.0 / 100k | 49 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2017 | 61.0% | 61 | UN SDG Global Database (2017) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 24.8% | 26 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 48/100 | 48 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 44/100 | 44 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 16.0 / 100k | 51 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Uganda safety FAQ
Is Uganda safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Uganda averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uganda?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kampala currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Uganda safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.