Travel FAQs

Is it safe to travel in Uganda?

Uganda is generally a very safe country for travelers. Ugandans are considered among the friendliest and most welcoming people on planet earth. Feel free to meet and talk to Ugandans, as they will be most honored.

Kampala is known to be one of the safest capital cities in Africa, but you should use common sense when traveling in any big city. Be responsible and cautious during your tour and use taxis when you are going out at night and always keep a close watch over your belongings. Traffic in Kampala can be rather hectic and sometimes even dangerous if you use the otherwise convenient boda-bodas (motor bike taxis).

Contact your local embassy for more safety instructions during your tour.

Can I safely swim in Lake Victoria or other lakes in Uganda?

Most lakes in Uganda as well as the River Nile contain Bilharzia and are not considered safe for swimming. The flukes (microscopic worms) reproduce in snails which inhabit warm stagnant water on the edges of rivers and lakes. If you choose to swim here anyway or if you go rafting on the Nile, we advise that do a check-up at least two months (standard incubation period for the flukes) after you have been swimming. The health impacts vary from slight discomfort to serious organ damage if the Bilharzia goes untreated.

The two lakes in Uganda that are 100% Bilharzia-free and safe to swim in are Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mutanda.

Can I get a visa at the border or do I have to apply in advance?

Citizens of most countries can get a Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar visas at the point of entry at US$50,- pp. You need only to present your yellow fever vaccination card and a valid passport.

A visa for Rwanda visa has to be organized in advance (except for nationals of USA, Germany, South Africa, Sweden, and other East African countries).

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