Uganda. Do the recent threats from LRA make it more dangerous to travel to Uganda?

Question

if travel is only in and around Kampala.

As well as the LRA, how great is the threat from...

The Interahamwe militia
National Army for the Liberation of Uganda
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)
Hezbollah (Uganda)

Answer 1

Official advice:

We advise against all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) because of banditry and rebel insurgency. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.


The Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army signed a “Cessation of Hostilities” agreement on 26 August 2006, which came into effect on 29 August 2006. The situation on the ground in northern Uganda has yet to stabilise fully. Reports of clashes in Southern Sudan have added tensions to an already fragile process. We are keeping the situation under close review.


The Lord’s Resistance Army is present in Democratic Republic of Congo, in the areas bordering Sudan and Uganda. We advise against all travel to the region known as West Nile (Nebbi, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe districts in Uganda’s far north west), with the exception of trips by air to Arua town. Please see the Local Travel section of this travel advice for more details.


We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Districts). This area also covers the Kidepo National Park. If you wish to visit this Park you should only travel there by air. You should also seek local advice before embarking on any journey to the Park. Please see the Local Travel and National Park sections of this travel advice for more details.


In November 2005, a British national was killed in Murchison Falls National Park. We advise you not to visit this Park. If you travel to the Park against our advice you should exercise extreme caution and take local advice. Please see the National Parks section of this travel advice for more details.


We advise against travel by road at night except in central Kampala, and between Kampala and the airport at Entebbe.


Uganda shares with neighbouring countries a threat of terrorism.


Around 15,000 British tourists visit Uganda every year. Most visits are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in Uganda is for replacing lost or stolen passports. You should take the usual precautions against crime, especially when going out at night. Keep a photocopy of your passport data page and Ugandan visa in a safe place.


If you intend staying in Uganda for more than a month you should register with the British High Commission.


We strongly advise that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Answer 2

Travelling to Uganda is ALWAYS dangerous.