Uganda Is Ebola Free: What American and British Travellers Need to Know About Uganda Safaris 2027
Are you an American or British citizen planning a safari in 2027? Uganda remains one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations for travellers, especially those interested in primates tracking experiences, including mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and wildlife safaris (Big Five Viewing Safaris). Despite the news of an Ebola outbreak in 2026 that understandably raised questions among international visitors planning holidays in East Africa, Uganda is Ready to welcome visitors in 2027 after declaring Ebola Free. Uganda Is Ebola Free after the Ministry of Health officially declared the 2026 Ebola outbreak over on 28 July 2026. In their statement, “the Minister for Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, officially announced Uganda Ebola Free.
The World Health Organization (WHO) also announced the end of the outbreak on 27 August 2026. In their statement, they said, “The World Health Organization (WHO) today welcomed the end of the Ebola outbreak due to the Bundibugyo species in Uganda. This follows 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case since the country’s last patient, an imported case, was discharged from care on 16 July 2026. The completion of the 42 days, equivalent to twice the upper limit of the incubation period for Ebola, is a critical step, as it provides an additional safeguard that no chains of transmission associated with the last imported case have been missed. The 42-day countdown is the internationally established benchmark for determining that transmission linked to an Ebola outbreak has ended.
“Uganda has demonstrated that with decisive action, Ebola outbreaks can be brought under control quickly,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “With a focus on preparedness, increased surveillance to find potential cases in health facilities and communities, and careful management of points of entry, countries can keep people and goods moving while ensuring people stay safe, or receive care if they are sick.” Read the Full World Health Organization statement here. If you were planning to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking in 2027 or a Uganda safari holiday in 2027, this should boost your confidence.
Best Uganda Packages to book for 2027
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari Uganda & Lake Bunyonyi Tour
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tour Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park includes a visit to the very scenic Lake Bunyonyi tour Uganda, a perfect way to relax from the trek.
3 Days Uganda Gorilla fly-in Safari – Best of Bwindi Safari
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Fly-in Tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a luxury gorilla tour in Uganda with the transfer from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi by flight.
9 Days Best of Uganda – Uganda Gorillas & Chimpanzee Safari
The 9 Days Best Uganda Tour Itinerary includes a visit to Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
7 Days Uganda Primate Tour Holiday – Bwindi & Kibale Safari
The 7 Days Uganda Primate Tour takes you to the renowned Bwindi National Park for Mountain gorilla trekking, Kibale National Park for Chimpanzee trekking.
Uganda Gorilla & Big Five Safari
13 Days Classic Uganda Adventure Tour takes you on an adventure through several National Parks in Uganda, from where you’ll enjoy different safari experiences and tourist attractions in Uganda.
Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Uganda
This 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Uganda tour is the shortest itinerary by road to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This trip is a 3-day, 2-night tour that takes you to Uganda’s best-kept secrets.
7 Days Best Primates Tour Uganda
7 Days Best Primates Safaris Uganda is a classical primate adventure tour that will take you to all of Uganda’s best primate tracking locations. On this 7 Days Best Primate Safari.
5 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour
5 Days Classic Gorilla Trekking Adventure Uganda is a perfect tour package that combines primate trekking with wildlife viewing in some of the best safari parks, on a Uganda holiday tour or safari.
7 Days Luxury Gorilla Trekking
This 7 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking tour & Chimpanzee Trekking tour is a prime primate tracking itinerary that takes you to some of Uganda’s Best Primate tracking destinations.
Uganda Gorillas & Serengeti Safari
The 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Adventure is a 7 Days Uganda and Tanzania Tour that allows you to combine Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and wildlife watching.
Bwindi Gorillas & Masai Mara Tour
The 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Masai Mara Safari is the best 7-days-6 nights safari that combines two of Africa’s most renowned wildlife Safari experiences, Mountain Gorilla trekking.
Uganda Primates & Kenya Safari
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Africa on this 8 Days Uganda Primates and Kenya Safari. This meticulously crafted safari Package pairs primate adventure and wildlife viewing.
Why Uganda Remains the Ultimate Travel Destination for 2027
If you are a planning a safari in 2027, Uganda is still a great destination to consider. Despite facing the headwinds of a recent Ebola outbreak, Uganda continues to welcome travelers from every corner of the globe with open arms and all top experiences like mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and wildlife viewing are still open. Before the Ebola outbreak, the first half of 2026 saw a remarkable arrival of international visitors that hit 793,815 which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2025. What makes these statistics more interesting is the fact that the tourism revenues increased by 25.6% to reach UGX 2.30 trillion (approximately US$631 million) in the same period.
Most importantly, the visitors are not just coming but in the same period, the visitors also stayed longer, with the average trip extending to 8.3 nights.
Although generally the numbers slightly decrease after the Ebola Outbreak, eager travelers have already started booking their 2027 safaris to Uganda, after the country was officially declared Ebola Free by Uganda’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. Working hand-in-hand with international health organizations, the government oof Uganda successfully contained the outbreak, ensuring that safari circuits, national parks, and urban centers remained entirely safe and unaffected.
As we look toward 2027, there has never been a more encouraging or rewarding time to experience Uganda. Uganda’s legendary hospitality remains as vibrant as ever and visitors are guaranteed a warm welcome in the country. From trekking through the misty Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas, watching the majestic River Nile thunder through a narrow gorge to exploring the vast savannas of Kidepo Valley National Park, a Uganda Safari promises an unmatched, safe adventure in 2027.
Choosing Uganda for your 2027 African Safari will allow you to experience an unforgettable African safari, while also supporting vital wildlife conservation initiatives and community development projects. The challenges of the past have only made Uganda a more deserving destination as the country’s response to crisis has been remarkable. Explore Uganda in 2027, book your dream safari with Acacia Safaris today.