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Welcome to Kampala As the Lord Mayor of Kampala City, I am delighted to welcome you to the Capital City of the Pearl of Africa. Kampala is a city with a rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscape, huge water bodies particularly; Lake Victoria, tropical climate and soils, hospitable and cultured people. Accordingly, our city has innumerable transport systems that facilitate travelling from one destination to another. We have come up with this guide to elaborate some of these for intent and purposes of a pleasurable stay for you while here. Feel free to explore Kampala and find out more about our exploding arts and creative culture scene; explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods; be tempted by our diverse culinary oerings and learn about our endless outdoor adventure opportunities. In this edition you will find everything you need to plan your stay from practical resources like accommodation listings and maps to in-depth articles on the city’s incredible historical and cultural oerings. K a m p a l a As an institution, we are duty bound to make deliberate policies towards the preservation, development and promotion of our heritage, cultural t sites, recreation facilities, museums, monuments, artifacts, public libraries, Touris shopping outlets for all types of souvenirs and paraphernalia, and all sorts Head Office of leisure and sporting activities. But also we are obliged to oer safe and Tel: 0204 66 00 00 Guide020 prompt means of transport and whichever choice you opt for, I wish you a Toll free line: 0800 99 00 00 201 9 - 2 pleasant and memorable stay in our city. ecitie Service: 0204 66 00 49 Email: [email protected] Lukwago Erias v i s i t kampa l a.n e t v i s i t kampa l a.n e t LORD MAYOR - KAMPALA CITY Visit kampala.net 2 3 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 CONTENTS Features 10 Travelling Around Kampala 27 Entertainment and Leisure 30 Coffee Shops 40 Sports 50 Restaurants 54 Shopping 70 Attractions 74 Accommodation 94 Tourism Services, Travel & Events 108 Transport 118 Further Afield 124 elcome to Kampala’s Official Consulates & Embassies 126 Tourist Guide. With itineraries and Wdetailed listings on everything from hotels and restaurants, to venues of all attractions. It’s full of handy information to help you plan any kind of trip, hold successful events and finding your way through the city. Kalabash is a proactive limited arts company Published by: with a focus in the incubation of African tours, travel, destinations, arts and culture ready for the both the local and global market. The Uganda Tourism Directory is one of the mediums through which we achieve this incubation amongst other elements in our wide portfolio. Tel: +256 4146 99354 Mob: +256 7028 81808 Photo Credit: KCCA visit: www.kalabashafrica.com Visit kampala.net 4 5 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 FOREWORD ver the past couple of with a newfound freshness and vibrancy. decades, Kampala has Carrying a deep sense of its history, morphed into a vibrant city yet boldly striding into the future, with a lot to offer in terms of Kampala is an exciting juxtaposition of beautiful equatorial weather, old and new. Stroll through Centenary Oa thriving entertainment scene, amongst Park – the greenest area in the city; and so many formidable things to offer. visit the famous Bahai Temple riding Kampala consistently churns out great, on a boda-boda; or kick back with a bucket list-worthy experiences and leads traditional music session in one of this the pack when it comes to an authentic lively city’s many night spots; African urban experience. I welcome you. Feel at home and enjoy Uganda’s fascinating capital Kampala this wonderful city of Kampala. Go out is a city of striking contrasts. Perched and experience our local cuisine, local dramatically on seven major hills. Most experience and our warm wonderful of Kampala’s cultural attractions are people too. visible from almost any point in the city, a constant reminder of Kampala’s long Welcome! and fascinating history. As you explore I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the city’s striking scenery, tranquil you to this warm and wonderful city of Kampala. green spaces and exciting attractions, Thank you for choosing to visit, stay and experience you will soon understand why so many Dr. Jennifer Semakula Musisi Kampala. You would have not chosen any other city visitors keep coming back. Having been Ph.D (h.c) besides us – because “Experience Kampala” is one a hotspot for cultural conflict in the late Executive Director for the books with a lot in stock for the traveler, the 19 th and early 20 th century, Kampala Kampala Capital City Authority local and the expatriates. has been emerging from its chrysalis Visit kampala.net 6 7 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 I love this town with all its flaws and sparkling nail polish. The first time you enter this city, you ask yourself, “How do humans live here?” Because it’s like a maze. Taxis honk noisily as boda bodas race at breakneck speed. Human traffic stomping the streets as the sun, above, melts you. This shouldn’t be the definition of Kampala. If you scratch the surface, there’s more than that. From the new suburbs of Kira to the old leafy neighborhoods of Buziga. From the bustle of the city cente to the outskirts of Nansana. From Luzira to old money in Naguru, Kampala remains the best city to live in. You can get anything in here. If it’s not in Kampala, then you won’t find it anywhere. SO MUCH TO EXCITE AND ENJOY fashion and shopping, nightlife and cultural scenes. Kampala is easily accessible In Kampala there is always something to (more than 10 countries are within a three- see and do, whether you or your client is hour flight), with options to suit any budget, a first-time visitor or has been here many from free attractions to luxury shopping, WELCOME times. There is a museum and galleries and wide choice of meeting venues and (with less than a dollar entry fee), 4 expert event services, making it the ideal TO KAMPALA theatres, numerous bars and clubs, and destination for leisure and business visitors. two World Heritage Sites (Kasubi Tombs Hosting some of the regional sporting and Namugongo Martyrs Shrine). Iconic events, it has showcased the city’s extensive While in Kampala, you can get around by train, landmarks and events spaces include the leisure and event capabilities. bus, car (special hire taxi) or Passenger taxi independence Monument and Kololo Jubilee Please use this Kampala Official Guide (matatu) or motorbike (boda boda). square. 2019 to help you or your clients enjoy the best of Kampala’s accommodation, dining, attractions and shopping, and to plan WORLD-CLASS CULTURAL LIFE successful and memorable events in the Kampala is recognised as a regional-leading capital. We look forward to making your centre of talent and creativity, with an memories in Africa last a lifetime. everchanging variety of events, plus vibrant Visit kampala.net 8 9 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 KAMPALA ITINERARIES/ Uganda National Theater TOURS This guide is designed to inspire you – among these pages you will find all the information and inspiration you need to put together exciting itineraries and fantastic events showcasing the best that kampala has to offer. Kampala offers something for everyone, attractions which you could enjoy during Baha’i House of Worship whether your clients’ passions are exciting your visit to the city. This tour takes attractions, music, history, sports or food. you sightseeing in Uganda’s capital city Namirembe Cathedral The meeting and events itineraries also including a visit to the Uganda contain suggestions for accommodation, Museum, National Theatre and Craft venues, dining and after-meeting activities. Centre, Owino market, Kasumbi Tombs, You will not find problems enjoying your Kabaka’s Lake, Kibuli Mosque, the Bahai stay in Kampala. Temple, Namirembe Cathedral, Makerere As much as Kampala is Uganda’s main University and other areas of cultural Business district, there are many Kampala interest. Uganda Museum Visit kampala.net 10 11 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 Visit Lubiri Palace the home of Buganda Culture and take a personal look at “Nantawetwa” the HIGHLIGHTS Kabaka’s route from his Palace to offices without OF KAMPALA making a bend and meeting any obstacle. CITY TOURS 1 City Walks You can easily explore Kampala on foot, starting your early morning or evening walk from Parliamentary avenue sampling interesting areas like; • Parliament of Uganda • The National Theatre and Craft village • Independence monument • City square green park and monument • City Hall and its legendary view tower • CHOGM monument • Railway station • Clock tower • St Balikudembe market • Nakasero market • Kololo airstrip • Centenary park and monuments • Shopping areas • Golf course Namirembe Cathedral Visit kampala.net 12 13 KAMPALA OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE 2019 - 2020 Namirembe Cathedral 4 2 Religious Trail Rubaga Cathedral Lake Victoria Activity Kampala as Uganda is a very religious place and • Christ the king church You can relax, have a boat cruise (day • Ggaba Beach Hotel you will find all religious domains represented • Namugongo shrine and sunset) have fun from the numerous • Common Wealth Resort Munyonyo • Bahai temple resorts. Visit Kampala’s shore line of Lake • Miami Beach • Namirembe cathedral Also you will be surprised to find, ask your guide Victoria. • KK beach resort • Kibuli mosque for more information Orthodox church, The Jews • Speak Resort Munyonyo • Mulungu Kabaka’s Recreation Centre