The U.S. State Department is urging travelers to "reconsider travel" to this African nation due to crime, terrorism and laws targeting people based on sexual orientation.Canva/Katherine Rodriguez
If you’re planning a trip to this popular African destination, you might want to reconsider your trip.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a “Level 3: travel advisory,” urging travelers to Uganda to “reconsider travel.”
Here’s what you need to know if you are still planning on traveling to Uganda.
The advisory warns people with travel plans to Uganda to “reconsider travel” due to crime, terrorism and laws targeting people based on sexual orientation.
Terrorist attacks have targeted the following groups:
Violent crime is also a threat, and includes incidences of armed robbery, home invasion and sexual assault.
There are also security risks based on demonstrations leading up to the January to February 2026 elections.
There are four levels of travel advisory, Level 1 through Level 4. When planning a vacation, you should check the current travel advisory for that destination.
The U.S. State Department warns people who are planning a trip to Uganda to do the following:
The agency also instructs people who are LGBTQ to take extra precautions, as same-sex relations or even affiliation with LGBTQ people is illegal in the country.
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