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Sport: whether you’re running, cycling (or just Bahá’í Temple: One of only eight Bahá’í Houses
drinking beer at Kyadondo Rugby Club), Kampala of Worship in the world, offering panoramic views
has a lively sports scene. Lugogo is famous for of the city.
cricket, boxing, and tennis; most hotels have Ndere Cultural Centre: Visit for an unmissable
swimming pools and gyms and saunas abound, night of traditional Ugandan music, dance, and
whether at hotels or at bigger trading centers. drama.
Cultural and Historical Sites: Gaddafi National Mosque: Located on Old
The Uganda Museum (and Library): The oldest Kampala Hill, it is one of the largest mosques in
museum in East Africa, housing exhibits on Africa, offering a striking view from the minaret.
Uganda’s cultural heritage, including traditional National Theatre: A hub for the performing arts.
musical instruments, hunting tools, and
archaeological finds. The museum often has Nommo Art Gallery and AfriArt Gallery:
temporary exhibitions. Located on 7th Street in the Industrial Area, these
galleries showcase contemporary Ugandan art.
Kasubi Tombs: A UNESCO World Heritage Site,
this burial place of Buganda kings is a key cultural Getting There
site. All roads lead to Kampala, with major highways
Kabaka’s Palace on Mengo Hill: The official linking it to Uganda’s other key cities and regions.
residence of the Kabaka of Buganda. Entebbe International Airport is the most common
point of entry for international visitors.
Makerere University: Founded in 1922, it
is one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious For more information on Kampala, please refer to
universities, renowned for its contribution to higher the pages on Kampala in The Eye Magazine.
education and research. Text credit: Charlotte Beauvoisin
(Diary of a Muzungu blog)
KAMPALA CITY - PLACES TO STAY

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21/23 Kololo Hill Lane, Kololo, Kampala 21 Faraday Road, Bugolobi, Kampala
+256 312 298208 +256 393 208 809
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