Is Uganda Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Uganda for solo female travelers?
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based on 9 experiences from female travelers
Hagrid
France
Uganda, Family travel
Uganda was one of the most beautiful trips of my life! I highly recommend hiring a local driver, as the traffic is dense and very dangerous. Otherwise, just enjoy the lodges, ENJOY!
Posted: June 27, 2025
Nishan
United Arab Emirates
Kampala, Solo travel
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, 2024
Inbar
Israel
Uganda, Solo travel
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, 2024
Hilda
Uganda
Uganda, Group travel
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, 2024
Hayley
United States
Uganda, Solo travel
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...
Posted: January 28, 2024Uganda, Solo travel
I 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, 2023Uganda, Solo travel
I had the most wonderful time and checked off a few things on my bucket list. Trekking for rhinos. I also tried ziplining. I was at the Murchison falls. Cruise on the Nile. I was at the source of the Nile. I went rafting. The food in Uganda is amazing. Fresh and delicious.
Posted: April 2, 2023Uganda, Group travel
Uganda is amazing! We stayed at Haven Lodge when we went on a gorilla trek. We also went on rhino and chino trekking... I highly recommend both. As for the gorilla trekking, unless you are an avid hiker, I recommend hiring a porter to help you... they're incredible!
Posted: October 14, 2022Uganda, Group travel
Observing chimpanzees in Uganda with local guides is amazing! The Ngorongoro Crater is stunning. Besides, we also visited the Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, where you can see a lot of elephants and giraffes. However, tsetse flies are terrible 😅
Posted: July 28, 2022Is Uganda safe for women?
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Based on 6 reports
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Based on 6 reports
Kampala
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, 2025Kampala
Like any other city, it has its ups and downs. Mostly, there is street stealing. But one can never be too safe. Prevention is better than cure. Always use a safe boda or faras bikes, and do not walk alone at night if you are not sure of the area.
Posted: January 1, 2025Old Kampala
It’s an unsafe place during night. Day time if visiting old Kampala mosque it’s moderately safe but move with your shoes inside the mosque or they’ll be stolen. At night don’t board taxis or a Boda Boda that is unknown
Posted: August 26, 2024Kampala
Kampala is relatively safe, be carefully while walking at night and avoid crowded areas during day. You may experience petty theft like stealing of phones and handbags in the city centre so take care of your property. But generally it's safe.
Posted: July 14, 2024Kampala
Kampala is very safe and politically stable country where by people living in the country are at peace, there's relatively low crime rates, citizens are hospitable giving a condusive environment to visitors
Posted: May 17, 2024
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Entebbe
Entebbe is a quiet and safe city to live in, the locals are very friendly and willing to offer assistance at anytime. Taking walks around Entebbe is very safe however at night its not really advisable.
Posted: March 17, 2024Safety in Uganda
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Natasha
Kampala
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Ocean lover from Kampala, digital nomad. Run an art hub and am a festival manager. Am a homebody but I love traveling. BTS music fills my days and I love watching anime
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Shamim
Kampala
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi, I’m Shamim 📸 Adventurous at heart, easygoing by nature. I enjoy hosting and connecting with women who love travel, laughter, and life’s simple joys — from sunrise hikes to beach dinners and cocktails. 🌅
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