Uganda Tourism Police …

Uganda Tourism Police Force unit has well over 1000 fully trained personnel  – aiding in protection of Tourists and Visitors to Uganda.  They are found at most Tourist sites including hotels and lodges throughout Uganda.

They are there to enhance the security at National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Hotels and other tourists destinations inside of Uganda.  They will work closely with the Ugandan Tourism industry in preventing crime against both domestic and international tourist.  Though there have been no crimes against tourists of major proportion, this is another step by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ugandan government to make sure that visitors to Uganda are safe and secure.

Uganda is one of the safest countries for visitors to Africa and this measure of adding Tourist Police simply adds another factor in keeping tourists in Uganda safe and secure.  This in addition to the Uganda Wildlife rangers that are already in the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in Uganda and on some activities you also have an armed escort – all this to make your Safaris, your gorilla and chimpanzee tracking safe and secure.

The Uganda Tourism Police Force is one that is primarily a preventive force with the aim of preventing crimes before they happen through their presence.

The Uganda Ministry of Tourism and the Government of Uganda are concerned for the safety, security and well-being of Visitors and Tourists coming to visit Uganda.  Though Uganda is stable and is one of the safest countries to visit in Africa, no effort is being spared to make your safari in Uganda, your visit to the pearl of Africa even safer through the addition of the Uganda Tourism Police…Uganda safe and secure with added Uganda Tourism Police Protection Force.