Heritage
Kasubi Tombs
Kasubi Hill, KampalaThe thatched royal tombs of the Buganda kings — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
01 Overview
About Kampala
Kampala is warm, busy and welcoming. Visit the Kasubi Tombs and other Buganda heritage sites, shop for crafts, taste rolex and matoke, and enjoy a growing food and music scene. It’s also where Davema is based — our office is on Parliament Avenue.
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Buganda heritage sites
Royal tombs, palaces and the story of the Kingdom of Buganda.
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Craft markets
Barkcloth, baskets, jewellery and art.
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Food and nightlife
From street snacks to rooftop dining.
02 Where you’ll go
Sites to visit, day by day
Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.
Landmark
Gaddafi National Mosque
Old Kampala hillClimb the minaret for a panorama of Kampala’s seven hills.
03 More in Uganda
Nearby places
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient forest and one unforgettable hour.
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Murchison Falls
Where the Nile throws itself through a rock.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-climbing lions and a channel full of hippos.
Uganda
Kibale National Park
The primate capital of the world.
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Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s remote and wildly beautiful north-east.
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Jinja & the Nile
The adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
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Lake Bunyonyi
The place of little birds.
Uganda
Rwenzori Mountains
The Mountains of the Moon.
Uganda
Ssese Islands
Lake Victoria’s island escape.
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Sipi Falls
Three waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
04 When to visit
Month by month
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepGood
OctGood
NovGood
DecBest
Best time Good Less ideal / wetter
05 Itineraries
Journeys in Kampala
No ready-made itinerary for Kampala — yet.
That’s what Davema is for. Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you love, and we’ll design it from scratch.
07 Things to do
09 Before you go
Travel notes
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online as an e-visa before travel. Requirements depend on nationality — see our visa guide in the Travel Journal and ask the Davema visa desk to confirm for your passport.
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