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Tour & Activity Scams in Kampala, Uganda
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Kampala — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Mombasa.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Kampala
How it works
Individuals in Kampala claim to offer discounted or last-minute gorilla trekking permits, which are actually stolen, forged, or already used. Uganda Wildlife Authority permits cost USD 700 and scammers target tourists who missed official bookings.
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10 total warnings across all categories