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Best time for a family safari to Uganda. Uganda is open to travel all through the months of the year. However, the best months for a relaxing family safari holiday in Uganda are the months of June, July, August, September, October, January, February, and December. The weather during these months of the year is very conducive and perfect for a set of family-related tourist activities like nature walks.
When planning a family escape to Uganda, Consider an experienced local export like Katland safaris. Send an email to info@katlandafricagorillasafaris.com to request a quote and as well get expert advice. Katland Safaris is a locally owned and operated company that prides itself in offering sustainable services that improve great service, leaving a negative footprint on nature while helping clients create everlasting great memories.
Is Uganda safe for travel?
Since President Museveni took over power in 1986, Uganda has since been accepted as a safe travel destination for travelers from all over the world. Uganda’s reputation as a safe travel destination is sometimes dented by a few minor political tensions and terrorism threats that are, at most times, very well handled by government security agencies.
The Uganda police force is very consistent in driving public safety measures that have continuously seen a reduction in crime rates and made Uganda a safe destination for travel.
Political tension in Uganda
Like any other African country, Uganda has been going through various political transformations since she gained her independence. Her political problems started with Obote’s overthrow of President Muteesa from office and the abolition of the 1962 constitution and monarchy rule. Obote’s regime was characterized by very poor governance, and there was the coming to power of Iddi Amin Dada.
Iddi Amin Dada’s regime was, and up to date, characterized as the most brutal regime Uganda has ever witnessed, ending in the late 1970s. The election violence of the 1980s saw an outbreak of a 5-year war in which many Ugandans lost lives but later saw the coming to power of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 1986 with a promise of a safer Uganda.
In the first 15 – 20 years of the NRM regime under President Museveni, the country witnessed one of the biggest wars in Northern Uganda led by the lord resistance army leader and currently one of the most wanted rebels in Uganda known as Joseph Koni that made Northern Uganda a no go zone for all people.
The load resistance army has now been defeated, chased away from the Northern region of Uganda, and now that part is open and safe for traveling. Recently, Uganda has enjoyed a decent level of peace and political stability that the international community applauds.
Terrorism threats in Uganda
Like in any other country involved in peacekeeping across the world, acts of terrorism have been carried out in Uganda, and none of them has been necessary to target foreigners or tourists.
Kampala, like most cities across the world, is vulnerable to tourist attacks like war demonstrations in 2010, where 74 people were killed with a boom blast at the grand finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Even with these bombings, the major threat is not terror but malaria and road accidents, which are also not so common in the country because of the road restrictions.
Political unrest in Uganda
Like the case with any country growing democratically, Uganda continuously goes through numerous political tensions that are only very permanent during the election season, which happens once every five years. Unrest in the form of protest is usually very peaceful and occurs in the capital city of Kampala and a few major towns and cities across the country.
Katland Safaris always stays up to date with the prevailing political situation in the country and always keeps tourists in the know of when to visit or not in case the country is in any form of unrest.
Crime and safety in Uganda
Uganda is globally recognized and regarded as one of the most crime crime-free countries in Africa. Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, is relatively free of con tricks, as the case is with other East African towns like Nairobi. Walking cities and towns around Uganda is repeatedly safe. However, it’s recommended at all times to move with someone else and preferably one that very well knows the destination.
Since the turbulent days of Idi Amin Dada and his ruthless regime came to an end, Uganda is now safe for both travel and business.
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