Kampala

Why Kampala?

Uganda’s lively, welcoming capital. Green hills, markets, nightlife, and the main base for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga, plus access to the source of the Nile at Jinja.

Getting There

Airport: Entebbe International (EBB), about 40 km from the city. Regional and some long-haul connections.

Where to Stay

• Kololo / Nakasero — Central, hotels and restaurants
• Entebbe — Quieter, near the airport and lake
• Other hills — Residential guesthouses

Must-Do

• Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO)
• Owino Market
• Bahá’í Temple
• Day trip to Jinja (source of the Nile)
• Mountain gorilla trek (book early)