Uganda
Uganda is a lush, green country where Kampala is the lively capital and Entebbe serves as the gateway city on Lake Victoria. Gorilla trekking is the main draw, so travel between destinations takes considerable time.
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Kampala
Kampala is the capital of Uganda, located at the northern edge of Lake Victoria. Spread across five districts, the city has a lively urban atmosphere throughout.
29 sights 9 guides Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Entebbe
Entebbe is a city in southern Uganda on the shore of Lake Victoria, about 35 km southwest of Kampala. Once the capital of British Uganda, it charms visitors with its calm lakeside scenery.
2 sights 9 guides Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Jinja
Jinja is a city on the shore of Lake Victoria in southeastern Uganda, marking the source of the White Nile. Located about 81 km east of Kampala, it's a popular destination for day trips.
7 sights 9 guides Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Gulu City
Gulu is a city in northern Uganda, about 340 km from the capital Kampala. A visit to St. Joseph's Cathedral offers a taste of the town's quiet, provincial charm.
1 sight 9 guides Gulu Airport (ULU)
Mbarara City
Mbarara is the capital of Uganda's Western Region, about 290 km southwest of Kampala. As a hub for regional administration and transport, it makes a convenient stop when traveling through western Uganda.
5 sights 9 guides Savannah Airstrip (KHX)
Top sights in Uganda
Heritage & monuments
Kasubi Tombs
The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, are the burial grounds of Buganda's kings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fire caused major damage in 2010, but the site remains deeply significant historically.
Nature
White Nile
This is a major tributary of the Nile that flows out of Lake Victoria and runs north across Uganda. It's a great place to enjoy the natural scenery along its course.
Temples & religious sites
Kampala Mosque
The Uganda National Mosque sits atop Kampala Hill overlooking the city and is the largest mosque in East Africa. Completed in 2006, it features a grand interior that can hold up to 15,000 worshippers.
Nature
Ripon Falls
A waterfall that once stood at the northern end of Lake Victoria, near Jinja, Uganda, long regarded as the source of the Nile. Though now submerged due to dam construction, it remains a place to reflect on the Nile's history.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Jinja
A Catholic diocese in Jinja, Uganda, established in 1966. As the center of the local faith community, it's a place where you can sense the city's history while exploring.
Temples & religious sites
Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
A Roman Catholic basilica in Namugongo, Kampala, built to honor the Uganda Martyrs. Deeply significant to the faith, it can be explored quietly in a solemn atmosphere.
Museums & galleries
Uganda Museum
Uganda's leading museum, located in Kampala and founded in 1908. It houses a wide range of artifacts—traditional instruments, hunting tools, and weapons—that reflect the country's history and culture.
Nature
Bujagali Falls
These falls, near Jinja in Uganda, once stood where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria and were even regarded as one of the river's sources. They were submerged in 2011 with the construction of the Bujagali hydroelectric dam and can no longer be seen.
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