Head to Ggaba on the edge of Lake Victoria for a lazy weekend afternoon. Eat fresh Tilapia and chips.
Popular Kampala markets are Nakasero (fruit and veg), the maze-like Owino (everything), and Nakawa (everything).
For craft and souvenir shopping, head to Banana Boat, Buganda Road craft market or the National Theatre.
The National Theatre has a comprehensive programme of dance, drama and art.
Dive into Kampala’s art scene. Galleries include Nommo, Afriart and Umoja. The Uganda Museum has occasional art shows, in addition to historic displays.
Kampala has a vibrant nightlife. Acacia Avenue, Bugolobi and Muyenga are a few popular tourist/expat hangouts for great cappuccinos, great local beers, cocktails and dancing through the night. The industrial area has the city’s best known nightclubs: Club Silk, Guvnors and Ange Noir.
Head for the Equator to show your friends you have ‘been there; done that.’ Bragging rights, yeah!
Book your primate trek(s) a few weeks in advance with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Kira Road, Kampala and stay at the hidden gem that is Mount Gahinga Lodge
Head for the Equator to show your friends you have ‘been there; done that.’ Bragging rights, yeah!
The small town of Fort Portal is a great weekend getaway. Crater lakes and views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Recommended lodges include: Ndali, Kyaninga, Papaya and Kluges Guesthouse.
Near Kibale, Rweteera Safari Park is a dream!
The cool air and lakes offer time out from the dust, hustle and bustle.
Protected Area covers a range of over 4500 km². The wandering herds of elephants and towering Borassus Palms make it a stunning landscape.
Visit the Top of Murchison Falls where the Nile is forced through a narrow gap in the rock before plunging 43 metres below. The steep but short walk to the bottom of the Falls is highly recommended.
No visit to Murchison is complete without the (three hour) boat trip to the bottom of the Falls, where you will see huge Nile crocodiles, hippos and 100s of birds, including brightly-coloured Bee-eaters, Spoonbills and, occasionally, the rare Shoebill.
North-eastern Uganda says it’s their favourite National Park. Cheetah and Ostrich are some of Kidepo’s wildlife that you can’t see in any other Ugandan park.
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