Kampala Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Friendly people, safe city, pleasant nightlife 


Con

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  Poorly mantained infrastructure, not so technologically savvy ie. slow internet, sometimes unstable telephone connections, electricity disconnections, sometimes a lack of open mindedness amongst the... 


In a nutshell

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  Don't be put off by anything in the past...it is a land of the future 

 

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Queen FOREX

Queen FOREX, Kampala

 muguruki Says:  Woke up Sunday skint after arriving the night before from kenya and only had £s in my pocket. So would I find a FOREX bureau open on a Sunday. Yep not only was Queen Forex one of only 2 bureaus open on Sunday but had the best rates in town whatever day of the week it was.... 

Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary

Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary, Kampala

 petersnice Says:  If you've got an extra day at Kampala and you're out of ideas what to do, you could do much worse than going for a nice trip to the Ngamba island on the Lake Victoria.There's a chimpanzee sanctuary on the island and any travel agent in Kampala will be more than willing to... 

Muyenga

Muyenga, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Muyenga is a neighboorhood in Kampala and is located on the highest points in the city at 1306 meter above sea level. The hill house some water storage tanks which supply Kampala. Because of the water tanks, Muyenga is also known as Tank Hill. Muyenga is a place with some... 

Muyenga club

Muyenga club, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Muyenga club in Tank Hill is a club where you can be at a swimmingpool. The pool area does't deserve its exclusive reputation because it's rather ordinary and nothing more than that. The entry costs 7000 UGS (3 USD), and you get a sunbed and towel. A cafe serves snacks and... 

Hotels  

Kampala Sheraton Hotel

 7 Reviews and 100 Opinions  If you want to stay in a luxurious hotel in Kampala, here it is. The Sheraton is located in some... 

Kampala Serena Hotel

 1 Review and 114 Opinions  I have enjoyed staying in this hotel for 4 nights. Rooms are really spacious and well furnished.... 

Restaurants  

SOHO cafe & grill: A SOHO experience in Africa

SOHO cafe & grill: A SOHO experience in Africa, Kampala

 jojikan Says:  Recently while driving around K'la city i Stumble across a Soho sign on a new building along the golf course area, curious i ventured inside. Having looked over the drink menu that was handed to me at SoHo Cafe and Grill on Yusuf Lule road in Kampala and with the... 

The Lawns Restaurant: Great food - amazing game meat options

The Lawns Restaurant: Great food - amazing game meat options, Kampala

 tim_challer Says:  The Lawns restaurant is located in Kololo - a porsche location next to downtown area, 10 min drive from all important locations in Kampala. The restaurant is setup in large matured garden. Dining area & Bar are tastefully constructed/decorated, giving a feel of country side... 

Nightlife  

CITY BAR: EAT, DRINK AND WATCH SPORTS

CITY BAR: EAT, DRINK AND WATCH SPORTS, Kampala

 DAO Says:  City Bar has it all and it’s cheaper than many of the upscale places around the corner. You can get some seriously cold beers, sit outside in the fresh air and get great service. You can also sit inside at the huge bar – the largest in Kampala. If they don’t sell it then... 

Capital Pub: Capital Pub in Kabalagala

Capital Pub: Capital Pub in Kabalagala, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Capital Pub occupies an area with a tree as the centre and many bars and pool tables around. They play load African and American Hip Hop music. It's also an infamous hangout for prostitutes. Locals call the place "Kinnya". Capital Pub is the largest night club in Kabalagala.... 

Miki's Pub: Miki's Pub in Munyonyo

Miki's Pub: Miki's Pub in Munyonyo, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Miki's Pub is a restaurant and bar in the Munyonyo area in the south-east suburbs outside Kampala. The place is well known for barbecue food, especially pig. It's cheap to eat and drink. But it's not many taxis or Boda-Boda's here at night, so getting back to your hotel in... 

Transportation  

MOTORCYCLE TAXIS - WHERE TO FIND THEM

MOTORCYCLE TAXIS - WHERE TO FIND THEM, Kampala

 DAO Says:  Although they usually find you in the street, the easiest place to find Motorcycle Taxis is at the Caltex on Kampala Road and the Kampala Casino on Kimathi Avenue – in that order. Why do you want to find huge hordes of these guys? It makes it easier to literally name your... 

Akamba bus

Akamba bus, Kampala

 muguruki Says:  Good old Akamba bus safe and reliable and possibly reassuringly slow now have a website whose information I found contradicted what I was told at the office.I always thought paying the extra for the royal service would be a bit of a rip but I was well impressed with the no... 

Taxi from the airport to Kampala

Taxi from the airport to Kampala, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Taxis from Entebbe airport to Kampala are fixed priced at 60000 UGS (27 USD), which is a bit too expensive for African standads. The distance to Kampala is 35 km, but the road is not fast. It goes through Entebbe city, some villages and the suburbs of Kampala before it reach... 

Boda-Boda motorcycle taxis

Boda-Boda motorcycle taxis, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Kampala is a city of motorcycle taxis, or Boda-Boda as the locals call them. The motorcycle takes two passengers, but I have seen it with 3 passengers. Crash helmet is only mandatory for the drivers and not the passengers. Boda-Boda is a cheap way to travel around the city.... 

Shopping  

Owino marked: Owino marked in dowtown

Owino marked: Owino marked in dowtown, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Owino marked is one of the biggest markeds in Africa with a lot of items. Even if you should not buy something, it's worth visit the place.The marked for second hand and used clothing is famous due to its sice and the number of customers. Since most of the people in Uganda... 

Dollar House Forex Bureau Ltd: Best rates for the £

Dollar House Forex Bureau Ltd: Best rates for the £, Kampala

 muguruki Says:  Out of all the FOREX bureau's in Kampala the best rates this time (May 2009) were at Dollar House. The next best rates I found were at Half East and they are conveneintly next to each other at King Fahad Plaza. It's worth asking if you get a better rate for changing large... 

Local Customs  

THE FLAG OF UGANDA

THE FLAG OF UGANDA, Kampala

 DAO Says:  The very colourful flag of Uganda is one of the most striking national flags of the world. It is comprised of 2 stripes each of Black, Yellow and Red and Red with a crested crane in full colour on a white disk in the middle. Black represents the African people, Yellow stands... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

MALARIA IS FATAL

MALARIA IS FATAL, Kampala

 DAO Says:  Kampala is a Malarial area. It only takes one bite from one mosquito to contract malaria and die. We have already lost one member of VT in Africa to malaria. Please don’t be the second. If you do get malaria and live, at the very least your travels are over and your... 

Malaria

Malaria, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Kampala is in a malaria zone, even though the city is located above 1100 metres. It is imortant to take anti-malaria drugs, even in the dry season. There are more mosquitos during the rainy season.I have good experience with Doxycyclin tablets, and have never been sick on my... 

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COUNTRY INFORMATION

COUNTRY INFORMATION, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  COUNTRY INFORMATION:Visa: 50 USD for visa on arrival at the airport. You can stay up to 90 days. Mobil phone: Good roaming in the cities and the main roads.Recommended language: English.Infrastructure: Good in Entebbe and most areas in Kampala, else very poor.Friendliness by... 

Visa on arrival to Uganda

Visa on arrival to Uganda, Kampala

 georeiser Says:  Visa on arrival to Uganda can be obtained on arrival for stay up to 90 days. The procedure is very simple. Just fill an application and deliver it together with your passport and 50 USD. You must write a name or an address of where you shall stay during your holiday in... 

 
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Q:  I am in Kampala for a couple of days next year and while I'm there would like to do either a half-day or full day tour of... 

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A: That does sound a bit pricey. Does that include things like entrance to Kasubi tombs and the museum, drinks and lunch? You may be better off doing a deal with a taxi... 

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Rainy days in Kampala

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 In about two weeks, how much I stayed at Kampala, had have more rainy days than in three months back home. Actually, it was nice day on my ariving there and the day of my departure, so boring. I... 

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IT'S FOR THE BIRDS

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  KAMPALA IS A GREAT CITY. IT HAS ALL THE MODERN CONVENIENCES, AND YET ITS STILL HAS BANANA GROVES AND HUGE WILD BIRDS. LOTS OF BIRDS! THIS IS A GREAT CITY TO VISIT. 

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Kampala Ah-hah!

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 Kampala is going mad. Not so long ago the "capital" of Uganda was a sleepy town but in the last few years building work is going on all over the city. Every little plot seems to have all sorts of... 

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The Pearl of the African Pearl

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  Kampala is the largest city in Uganda, right next to Entebbe. It is the capital of Uganda, once called by Winston Churchill as the "Pearl of Africa". The first thing that hits you as the plane... 

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KAMPALA

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 UGANDA Attractions Uganda, best travel destination 2012 Lonely planet, the world's largest travel guide book and digital media publisher has named Uganda the number one tourism destination to visit... 

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