What Should I Do In Case of An Emergency in Uganda?

The general emergency number in Uganda is 999, but response times and capabilities vary greatly. For immediate assistance, contact your safari lodge, guide, or tour operator first. They have local knowledge, contacts, and can coordinate appropriate response.

For medical emergencies, lodges can arrange transport to the nearest medical facility or coordinate air evacuation if necessary. Most quality safari operators maintain communication equipment and emergency protocols.

Before traveling, register with your embassy and note contact information for both the embassy and your tour operator. Ensure your travel insurance includes 24-hour emergency assistance—this number often provides the fastest coordination of medical care and evacuation.