UGANDA HAS DEFEATED EBOLA – TOURISTS ARE WELCOME TO TRAVEL 2026-2027
Uganda has successfully contained and defeated the recent Ebola outbreak that affected the country following cases linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Through the swift response of the Government of Uganda, the Ministry of Health, healthcare workers, and support from international partners, the outbreak was brought under control.
Today, Uganda is safe and ready to welcome visitors from around the world. Travelers can once again enjoy the country’s breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality with confidence.
Some of Uganda’s top tourist destinations include:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Kibale National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The Government of Uganda officially announced that the Ebola outbreak had been successfully contained. You can read the official statement from the Uganda Media Centre here:
https://mediacentre.go.ug/press-room/uganda-has-defeated-ebola-again-now-lift-negative-advisories-7fen
The World Health Organization (WHO), together with Uganda’s Ministry of Health, also confirmed that the outbreak had ended and that no further Ebola cases had been reported. More information is available from the WHO Disease Outbreak News:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON613
Although the United States has maintained a Level 4 travel advisory for Uganda, travelers are encouraged to review the specific reasons for any travel advisory and consult the latest guidance from their own country’s foreign affairs or travel authority before making travel plans. Travel advisories vary from one country to another and may be based on different factors, not solely disease outbreaks.
Uganda remains one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations, offering unforgettable experiences such as mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, birdwatching, cultural encounters, adventure activities, and beautiful scenery. Tourism services, national parks, hotels, and tour operators continue to operate normally while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
We warmly invite visitors from around the world to experience the Pearl of Africa. Uganda is open, safe, and ready to welcome you for an unforgettable adventure.
Visit Uganda in 2026 – Discover the Pearl of Africa!