Tourism Kampala

Located on a series of hills on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. Economic, commercial and cultural centre of the country, you will find in this city exquisite charminghotels and lively restaurants.

It also houses museums that trace the country's history and also introduce you to Uganda's tribal heritage, such as the Ugandan Museum, located to the east of the city. In this same part of the capital you will find churches, Hindu temples and mosques, the most famous of which is the Kibuli White Mosque.

To the south of the city is Mengo, the capital of the kingdom of Buganda in the 19th century, where there is the Lubiri Palace where the former headquarters of the kingdom of the Bugandas are located.

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Our best unique hotels in Kampala

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Top attractions and sights in Kampala

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Top restaurants in Kampala

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Travel budget in Kampala

Indicative price ranges to help plan your stay
Budget
Accommodation / nightup to 87,246 USD
Mealsup to 35 USD
Standard
Accommodation / night87,246 - 104,900 USD
Meals35 - 161 USD
Premium
Accommodation / nightfrom 104,900 USD
Mealsfrom 161 USD

Traveler reviews about Kampala

3.5/5 · 2 reviews
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    kona
    7 years ago
    5/5

    We undertook a gorilla trekking trip with this company and it was really amazing. The gorillas are amazing and impressive. The services of F&M were topnotch, our guide faruk was always on time, knowl...

    3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Uganda · Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Recommended accommodations in Kampala include:

  • Makindye country club
  • Fairway Hotel & Spa
  • MĂ©stil Hotel & Residences
  • Villa kololo

Recommended restaurants in Kampala include:

  • Faze 3 Restaurant
  • Design Agenda Kampala
  • Good African Coffee
  • Khana Khazana
  • Khazana The Verandah

The most popular sites in Kampala include:

  • MusĂ©e ougandais
  • LA GRANDE MOSQUÉE
  • Tombeaux Kasubi
  • Temple baha'i
  • Mandela safari holidays ltd

Recommended activities in Kampala include:

  • Bugoma Forest Tours and Travel - Wildlife tours
  • Wildlife safaris in east africa
  • Travellers will enjoy memorble moments wit the cool natures in Uganda the pearl of Africa.
  • Queen elizabeth national park 4 days tour
  • 8 days uganda wildlife holiday

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