UK lifts advice against travel in Uganda

UK lifts advice against travel in Uganda especially for Tourists who earlier on had been advised from Touring Uganda, the pearl of Africa.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom has withdrawn its recommendation cautioning British nationals not to go to any region of Uganda in East Africa.

The FCO withdrew its advisory against all but necessary travel to the northeastern Ugandan district of Karamoja on October 12;

“You should be aware that intercommunal violence and sporadic attacks on security forces do occur in this part of Uganda;

Foreigners are not typically the target of violence, but you should remain vigilant and exercise caution if you are travelling there.”

The approval has been announced in a travel advise included in a statement posted on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website of the government.

Though it does not specifically state to “avoid travel by road outside major towns at night, except between Kampala and the airport at Entebbe,” the statement does caution UK citizens about their travels.

Kidepo Valley National Park was listed as one of CNN’s top ten African national parks in 2014. Nestled in the border triangle of South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda, Kidepo is a good example of African wilderness that has remained undisturbed by outside influences. Visitors may enjoy breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and seclusion, with only a handful of other tourists during their visit.

The advisory adds that “there has been no suggestion that tourists or foreign nationals have specifically been targeted in these incidents,” despite the fact that there have been several violent clashes in western Uganda in recent years, including the Kasese clashes in November of last year that claimed over 100 lives.

However, if you intend to travel to these regions—which are near well-known tourist spots like Queen Elizabeth, the Rwenzori Mountains, and Kibale National Parks—you should be on the lookout for updates on the situation from local media, be cautious, avoid crowds, and keep attentive.

Every year, about 15,000 British citizens travel to Uganda. The majority of visits go smoothly.

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World Travel News, Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Gorilla Trekking Rwanda