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A view across the city of Kampala, Uganda

Central · The capital

Kampala

Seven hills, one of the fastest nightlife scenes on the continent, and the place every Uganda trip begins and ends.

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Why visit

  • Kasubi Tombs — a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • The Uganda Museum and the Baháʼí temple
  • Food, live music and a nightlife that runs late

Things to do

  • Kasubi Tombs and the Lubiri palace
  • Owino and Nakasero markets
  • Ndere Centre cultural evening
  • Boda tour of the seven hills

Know before you go

  • Traffic is the real constraint — plan around it
  • Ride-hailing apps work well and settle the fare question
  • Most safaris start with a night here or in Entebbe

Stories from Kampala

A view across the city of Kampala
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One visa, six countries, and the gaps in between

Regional tourism integration reads well in a communiqué. Here is what it looks like at a border post.

Pack 'n Go Desk · 9 July 2026

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A view across Kampala
18:24

Exclusive: the Minister on Uganda's tourism strategy

A long-form sit-down on marketing budgets, arrivals targets and what the ministry expects from the private sector.

Elephants on the bank of the Kazinga Channel
22:10

Inside the Uganda Wildlife Authority

Conservation funding, permit pricing and the pressure on the parks.

The Rwenzori mountains behind Kasese town
09:41

Rwenzori Marathon: the weekend Kasese takes over

Runners, sponsors and the town — from the expo to the finish line.

Operating here

  • Transport

    Sample Transfers

    Kampala, Central

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