based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Nishan
United Arab Emirates
Kampala is moderately safe. It is better to be careful after 10pm, based on which neighborhood you are. Visiting the eqauter line, water fall in jinja... malls in Kampala. Boda boda is common and fastest way to transport in Kampala.
Posted: February 28, 2025Experienced: January, 2024Inbar
Israel
The people are amazing very friendly but you have to be carful for your stuff and at night do not get out alone and some neighbours don’t get in. The views are crazyyyyy and amazing A lot of waterfalls and animals I recommend
Posted: June 19, 2024Hilda
Uganda
We had a 2 days tour in Western Uganda Fort portal district. We were able to meet and interact with the local women who do a lot of basketry ie weave very beautiful baskets, sell them to support themselves. We were not allowed to take photos with them for privacy reasons. The food and accommodation was budget friendly and we had fun during the city tour.
Posted: June 17, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Hayley
United States
I went on a solo missions trip in Uganda. I researched and messaged a missions organization named Sonrise Ministries. They helped me arrange travel and I stayed on property and helped out in the orphanages and schools. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience. I highly recommend solo travel to Africa as long as you can meet up with people and be in somewhat of a group. It was super safe as long as you don’t go out at night and stay in a group in larger cities. The food was the absolute best, I highly recommend asking locals what the best food stand is in the area. It was extremely affordable and budget friendly even to go on a safari !!! You can easily get around on a boda boda (motorcycle taxi). I highly recommend going to Uganda the landscape and people are beautiful!
Posted: January 28, 2024I have been in Uganda for 3 months. Many times I have traveled alone, using public transportation, both during the day and at night, and I believe that it is safe. The locals advised me to be careful after dark, but many times I went out in the evening in Mbarara and Kampala and everything was fine. I have never encountered any potentially dangerous situation.
Posted: October 1, 2023Based on 6 local experiences
Based on 6 local experiences
Its not that safe for women at night or anywhere depending on where in kampala you are. Like taking a boda boda at night is the worst thing you can do in many scenarios. Also about getting stolen from and burglary around is high if you dont live in a secure area.
Posted: April 21, 2025Phidaus
Foodie, football lover, and music enthusiast exploring the world one destination at a time. Always up for meaningful connections, shared adventures, and discovering hidden gems wherever I go! 😊
Rhona
Rhona Kiweweesi is my name from Uganda the pearl of Africa! Enthusiastic about travel and tourism and very proud of being a born of the pearl of Africa! I brag so much about the beautiful weather of Uganda and the attractions as well 🥰
Rhona
Uganda
3 days
Rhona Kiweweesi is my name from Uganda the pearl of Africa! Enthusiastic about travel and tourism and very proud of being a born of the pearl of Africa! I brag so much about the beautiful weather of Uganda and the attractions as well 🥰
Birgit
Dancing, diving, vegan, love to travel, see the world, get to know new people, perspectives and cultures, learning foreign languages