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Kampala

Uganda · Central Uganda · 1190 m

Short description of Kampala

Kampala is the capital of Uganda and its loud, fast commercial centre, spread across a set of green hills each carrying a landmark of its own. The Kasubi Tombs on one of them hold the burial ground of the Buganda kings under an enormous thatched dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rubaga and Namirembe cathedrals face each other from separate ridges, and the Gaddafi mosque tower gives the widest view over the city. Owino market and the taxi park run on constant motion. The Uganda Museum keeps the country's oldest ethnographic collection. Traffic is heavy and the hills make crossings slow.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: June – September or December – February

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage)
  2. Gaddafi National Mosque and its minaret view
  3. Owino and Nakasero markets
  4. Uganda Museum
  5. Namirembe and Rubaga cathedrals
  6. Kabaka's Palace and the Idi Amin torture chambers
  7. Ndere Centre traditional dance
  8. Baháʼí Temple and its gardens
  9. Nakasero and the boda boda streets
  10. Rolex street food stalls
  11. Nightlife in Kabalagala and Industrial Area
  12. Craft markets on Buganda Road

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