British tourist among three killed in Uganda national park attack

The Foreign Office issued a warning against all but essential travel to a national park in Uganda after a British tourist was reported to be among three people killed in an attack.

A South African holidaymaker and a Ugandan guide were also killed when their safari vehicle was targeted on a drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Police in Uganda suggested suspected Islamist rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) were responsible.

Uganda Police Force spokesperson Fred Enanga said in a post on X/Twitter: “We have registered a cowardly terrorist attack on two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

“The three were killed and their safari vehicle burnt out. Our joint forces responded immediately upon receiving the information and we are aggressively pursuing the suspected ADF rebels.”

The police force also posted a photograph of a green four-wheel-drive vehicle on fire.

The tourists were reported by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to be travelling with a local tour company when the attacked took place on Tuesday evening.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said today (Wednesday) that the attackers remain at large.

In updated travel advice, it said: “The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

“If you are currently in the park, you should follow the advice of local security authorities. If you are able to do so safely, you should consider leaving the area.”