Is It Safe for Women to Travel Solo in Uganda & Rwanda? Well, solo female travelers can go ahead and plan their trips to any of the two countries Uganda and Rwanda. It’s important to be sober at all times about their surroundings and keep a low profile.
More so, there are many countries around the world have been putting concerted efforts to ensure safety for lone female travelers, some can face challenges while traveling abroad that ranges discrimination and sexual abuse many more. BUT, this article focuses on Uganda and Rwanda.
Uganda and Rwanda both lies in the Eastern part of Africa. Both countries receive large numbers of tourists visiting the countries yearly, due to the various amazing tourist’s attractions like game drive, primates tracking, cultural sites, fishing, mountain hiking. It’s advisable to read more about Sexual Assault while Traveling globally.
How safe are female travelers to Uganda and Rwanda? Uganda and Rwanda are peaceful and secure countries that offer great opportunities for Travelers to visit including;’’ female solo travelers’’. Shortly we shall discuss about the security situation in each country provide to secure environment for female travelers. It is important for Solo Female Travelers to choose a trustworthy tour company in Uganda or Rwanda. The tour company must have experience organizing tours for Solo Travelers and women in particular.
Are Solo Female Travelers Safe in Uganda?
Uganda ‘’the Pearl of Africa’’ has registered a noticeable improvement on its security. The Uganda police has played a great role in reducing high crime rates in the country. Crime rates have significantly reduced though one has to be cautious of pretty crimes like pick pocketing in crowded places and breaking into vehicles in an attempt to steal valuable things. The reduced crime rates have impacted citizens to live peaceful lives and not worry about how to find additional security services for themselves.
Uganda’s military involvement in the Africa Union peace keeping mission in Somalia, to some extent made it a target of terrorism attacks. Therefore, Solo female Travelers are advised to always be vigilant about their surroundings especially when in crowded places. So, Solo female Travelers are encouraged to avoid being in areas where protests are being staged for their own safety.
While in Uganda, Solo female travelers should expect to be in a place where they are the center of attention from especially children. Also about curiosity on their different skin color. Some tend to ask questions as to why a lady could be touring a new place all by herself. Women in Uganda usually tour new places alone.
To most of Uganda’s road especially those out of the city center – lack sufficient maintenance, adequate lighting and road markings which can cause accidents in the night.
Traveling in the night can also expose one to dangers like; armed robberies, abductions many more. Therefore, you should avoid late night travels for the safety of your life. During such times, its vital that you are in the company of someone else –for example the guide. More so, be prepared yourself to pay for rescue and emergency services in case you’re in danger while on the road.
Travelers in Uganda use cheap transport means such as public commuter buses, taxis and motorcycles ‘’boda boda’’ to move around the cities and other places around the country. With all these options you can be sure to move freely without any hurdles.
The solo female travelers can visit Uganda Gorilla Trekking Site alone because they are safe and secure. More to that, you can also access the gorilla parks in company of friendly guide and rangers who take you through the procedures and guidelines for Gorilla Trekking. If you have heavy luggage – porters are available to help you carry the luggage all throughout the trek.
Note; Solo female travelers are advised to dress up in any comfortable clothing and hiking shoes while on Gorilla trekking tour. However, if you decide to visit the rural parts of the country of small towns- you always advisable to dress up modestly.
Is Rwanda safe for solo female travelers?
Yes! It is safe to travel alone meaning you cannot find any trouble in moving around the country and experiencing all it has to offer. You will meet up with local Rwandans who are very friendly and always willing to help.
Lastly, solo female Traveler can go ahead to plan their trips to one of the two countries that is; Uganda and Rwanda. All need is to be vigilant at all times about surrounding places have visited.
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