TRAVEL & TEACH ENGLISH IN UGANDA

Uganda - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Uganda, nestled in East Africa, is characterized by a varied landscape dominated by a vast plateau with an average elevation of 1,100 meters. This plateau is punctuated by numerous lakes, most notably Lake Victoria, the largest in Africa and a source of the Nile River. The country's western border is marked by the Rwenzori Mountains, often snow-capped, while volcanic formations like Mount Elgon rise in the east. The Albertine Rift Valley, a section of the Great Rift Valley, slices through western Uganda, creating dramatic escarpments and diverse habitats. While much of the country is lush and fertile, the northeastern region borders the semi-arid plains of Karamoja. This varied topography, combined with abundant water sources, contributes to Uganda's rich biodiversity and agricultural potential.

U.S. Embassy Kampala Plot 1577 Ggaba RoadKampala, Uganda

Telephone
+(256)(0) 414-306-001
Emergency
+(256)(0) 414-306-001
Fax
+(256)(0) 414-259-794
Email
KampalaUScitizen@state.gov
Website
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/kampala/