FCO Travel Advice for - Uganda

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (the districts of Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi, Kaabong, Abim, Kapchorwa and Bukwa) with the exception of trips to Kidepo Valley National Park, which you should make by air. See Local Travel.

Avoid travel by road outside major towns at night, except between Kampala and the airport at Entebbe. See Crime.

Kenyan General and Presidential elections took place on 4 March 2013. You are reminded to keep up to date with developments if you are planning to travel between Kenya and Uganda.

There is a general threat from terrorism. See Terrorism.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.