Uganda's capital on seven hills — close to Lake Victoria and the gateway to mountain gorilla treks.
Kampala spreads across seven hills and is one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. Kasubi Royal Tombs are a UNESCO site, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for mountain gorilla trekking is just a day's journey away, and the Source of the Nile at Jinja is only an hour's drive. Ugandan cuisine and local coffee are East Africa's finest.
Best time to visit
June–July or December–February (dry seasons, best for gorilla trekking)
Top sights & experiences
- 🦍 Bwindi — mountain gorillas
- 🏛️ Kasubi Royal Tombs (UNESCO)
- 🌊 Source of the Nile — Jinja
- 🦋 Ngamba Island — chimp sanctuary
- ☕ Uganda coffee tour
- 🛍️ Owino Market
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