I get a lot of emails from people who are interested in Uganda. Apart from all the many who ask very specific questions as from how to get in contact with a hotel in Arua, if there is Internet, to the price of vitenge - a lot also ask wether it is safe to travel in Uganda. 
Not an easy thing to answer, and I'd rather moderate my answer in the light of today's riots. However, do always put your doubt into perspective. Never take things literally. You can easily be robbed back home in the pedestrian street in central Copenhagen. You most likely risk more driving round Jo'burg or Nairobi than northern Uganda.
Uganda is in general one of the most easy countries I have ever travelled, people are friendly and the nature is breathtaking. But Uganda still remains a secret to the many, who go to Kenya or Tanzania instead. Uganda takes a bit more work to sort out. People still fear to visit Uganda due to its bad reputation of conflict, dictators and child soldiers. Even many Ugandans underestimate their own country's potential, which is a shame.
I just went through photos from my trip over Easter, and I am still amazed with the beauty of this country. Find more here.
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Am glad to read your blog with wonderful words on Ugnada.This puts alot of confidence in tourists who have little knowledge on where Uganda is located and if people visit it.I have done Uganda safaris for past 10 years and I enjoy Uganda than anyone else.
Posted by: Uganda safaris | Saturday, 30 August 2008 at 06:29 PM
Thanx for all comments....Maybe I should write a bit more - travel advice stuff. I get a lot of questions/mails regarding it.
pernille
Posted by: p | Friday, 20 April 2007 at 07:52 AM
Am plannin on visitin Kampala next mid month juzz for abreak! Never been there so am lovin this post! n da pix!
Hopin on havin a memorable time!
Posted by: Klara | Friday, 20 April 2007 at 12:45 AM
The more I see the more I am intrigued. Maybe after my next rotation. :)
Posted by: Aaron in South Sudan | Friday, 13 April 2007 at 03:53 PM
Bravo!
Posted by: Stacy | Friday, 13 April 2007 at 08:25 AM
I keep telling New Yorkers (or people who have been to New York) that it is infinitely safer to live in Northern Uganda than in New York. Except if the lack of a McDonald's is unsafe.
Really, in reality, the pre-conceived notions get so often turned on their heads.
And the riots are really angering. I am looking at today's papers. Evil idiots out there. Evil. But it is on the front page because everyone is shocked - it is not usual. Serial killers, on the other hand, are not front-page news in New York.
Maybe Copenhagen poses a challenge. :oD
Posted by: The 27th Comrade | Friday, 13 April 2007 at 08:05 AM