U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
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Is Uganda safe? 🇺🇬
Africa · Updated
As of September 2026, Uganda scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Uganda Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 6 Uganda destinations assessed, Fort Portal scores highest (44/100), while Kampala scores lowest (43/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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 →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
#1🇺🇬Fort PortalUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#2🇺🇬MbararaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#3🇺🇬GuluUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#4🇺🇬JinjaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#5🇺🇬EntebbeUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644#6🇺🇬KampalaUse Caution · updated 6 September 202643
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uganda safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 25 | CA / US |
| 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 | 8.7% | 63 | 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?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Uganda Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Uganda averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 6 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uganda?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Fort Portal currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Kampala scores lowest at 43/100.
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.