Uganda is now a secure country to visit. Although there have been times of unrest in the north of the nation, these problems are largely in the past. However, it is advised that you get local guidance regarding the most recent state of safety before visiting the Karamoja region and Kidepo Valley National Park. Petty crime is a worry in metropolitan centres, as it is in any developing nation, therefore visitors should exercise usual safety precautions when visiting cities and avoid travelling at night. To protect everyone’s safety when visiting, security police are present in every national park.