Place · Kampala
Kampala
Uganda's capital on Lake Victoria: royal sites, places of worship, markets and a nightlife that runs all week.
Kampala
Overview
Why visit
The capital sits near Lake Victoria, about 40 km from Entebbe International Airport. Its name comes from the impala that once roamed its hills. Sights include the National Museum, Kasubi Tombs, Kabaka's Lake, Bulange Mengo, the Lubiri palace and the city's cathedrals, mosques and Bahá'í temple.
Things to do
What happens
Kampala's night scene runs every night of the week, with bars and clubs for every taste and a young crowd keeping things going until sunrise.
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