Uganda travel advisory 2026

Is Uganda Safe to Visit? What Travelers Need to Know About Ebola and Safari Travel in 2026

Posted on Mon May 18, 2026.
Experience the magic of Murchison National Park with Pilama Safaris. This captivating image captures the thrill of a game drive as excited tourists explore the African savanna in search of wildlife. The wildlife spotted in the image are such as lions, elephants, or giraffes.

Uganda is one of the most experienced countries in the world at managing Ebola, and has successfully contained every outbreak it has ever faced. The two recent cases in Kampala were caught quickly, are being managed, and are not connected to any safari destination.

The parks, the gorillas, the chimpanzees, and everything you came for are completely unaffected. Uganda's health authorities responded within hours and the country has strong, practiced systems for exactly this kind of situation.

You are in good hands, and your safari experience is going ahead as planned.

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