{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/uganda/entebbe","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:18:56.185Z","place":{"city":"Entebbe","country":"Uganda","countryCode":"UG","lat":0.05621,"lon":32.47949},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Cautiously positive","summary":"Recent travelers report mostly trouble-free stays in Entebbe, particularly those staying in established hotels and following tourist-area routines. However, those unfamiliar with the city or traveling solo at night express more caution; local and expat advice consistently emphasizes the need for 'discipline' and practical vigilance rather than fear.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":30,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":55,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":65,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-27T14:00:28Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":3,"label":"Avoid non-essential travel (with regional 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risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":65,"display":"65 / 100 (Cautiously positive)","year":null,"score":65,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/ebola-drc-uganda"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda","distanceKm":158},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Tanzania","distanceKm":401}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Entebbe is moderately safe for visitors with sensible precautions — it benefits from enhanced airport and government security and is safer than Kampala, but petty crime and tourist scams require vigilance.","summary":"Entebbe is Uganda's main arrival hub and enjoys better infrastructure and security than most of the country due to its international airport and government presence. Violent crime against tourists is uncommon, but petty theft (pickpocketing, bag snatching) and scams targeting visitors are regular concerns in busy areas. The city's smaller size and lakeside setting create a calmer environment than the capital, making it manageable for visitors who stay alert.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed mugging is rare for tourists in Entebbe proper; street theft occurs in crowded areas but is opportunistic rather than targeted at foreigners."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching occur regularly in crowded markets, public transport hubs, and busy shopping areas; keep cameras, phones, and valuables hidden."},"safeAreas":["Entebbe International Airport","Government District"],"avoidAreas":["Isolated waterfront areas at night (poor lighting, theft and assault risk)","Crowded markets/commercial zones late evening (pickpocketing, gang activity)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and fake meter schemes at the airport and city center targeting arriving tourists","Counterfeit goods and false prices in markets; informal vendors quoting fake exchange rates","Tourist scams at shops and with informal money changers"],"zones":[{"name":"Entebbe International Airport","level":"safe","note":"Enhanced security presence; well-developed infrastructure for international travelers; safest zone"},{"name":"Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial district; daytime visits safe but petty crime (pickpocketing, theft) risk rises in evening crowds"},{"name":"Lake Victoria Waterfront","level":"caution","note":"Tourist areas with botanical gardens; day visits safe but avoid isolated waterfront areas and walks after dusk"},{"name":"Government District","level":"safe","note":"Heavy security around State House and facilities; very safe though some areas have restricted access"},{"name":"Kampala Road Corridor","level":"caution","note":"Main expressway to Kampala; traffic accidents reported (fatal crash Mar 2026); avoid driving after dark"},{"name":"Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"General residential zones; standard urban precautions required, criminal gang activity noted (20 arrests Feb 2026)"}]}}