10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Uganda That You Shouldn't Miss

August 20, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

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1. Rubaga-Kathedrale

Mutesa Road, Kampala Uganda
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Rubaga-Kathedrale

Reviewed By allertstar

This Cathedral is located on Lubaga Hill and maybe that’s reason it gets a lot of attention from far away. The façade has a small resemblance of Notre-Dame in Paris, albeit the entrance of Rubaga Cathedral has only one. The Cathedral has also a painting of the Ugandan Martyrs. In times of Covid, the Cathedral is doing a great job keeping the social distance.

2. Wamala King's Tombs

Nansana, Wakiso Uganda
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Wamala King's Tombs

3. Uganda Martyrs Shrine

Kampala Uganda http://www.ugandamartyrsshrine.org.ug/
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 147 reviews

Uganda Martyrs Shrine

Reviewed By SD2019 - Johannesburg, South Africa

Well built, with well constructed grottos to serve as interpretations of the fateful events that happened when the Christian converts were killed for their new religion (then). Very peaceful and serene.

4. Baha'i Temple

Kikaya Hill, Kampala Uganda +256 782 065126 http://www.bahai.ug/thebahaihouseofworship.html
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Baha'i Temple

Reviewed By atupelem2018 - Lilongwe, Malawi

I had a friendly guide .The grounds are well kempt,serene..was eye opening as well about the Baha'i faith.This is the only temple in Africa...

5. Kazinga Channel

Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda +256 39 2796773 http://www.queenelizabethnationalpark.com/kazinga-channel.html
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 642 reviews

Kazinga Channel

Reviewed By ernieLoomisCa

We had a small private boat arranged by our driver/guide for $32 p/p.(note this is the same price as other tours) Departed directly from our accommodation. The guide, Martin was a former park ranger with UWA. The company name was Kazinga Channel Beach, Beach Communtty Tourism project. I’m sure the lodge can hook you up if you decide to go with him. This two hour tour was full of excellent information by our well informed guide. Loved the ability to get close to the elephants and buffalo at bathing time, tons of hippos and assorted bird life. While we could give QENP a miss, the 2 hour boat ride was well worth it and the best reason to visit this park

6. Weaver Bird

5 Park Lane, Masaka Uganda +256 794 006726
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
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10%
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Weaver Bird

Reviewed By Annet1970 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We just went without giving any notice and were welcomed with such enthousiasme. An extensive tour by local artist Joe who already at 22 has a great catalogue of art on display in the Village Art gallery in town. Both the sculpture park and Village art gallery make for a perfect morning or afternoon visit. During holidays they look after 40 kids teaching them art, cooking, etc. They can need so much support so please bring some art supplies, books and buy a painting!

7. Kabaka's Palace

Lubiri Ring Road, Kampala Uganda
Excellent
26%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 130 reviews

Kabaka's Palace

Reviewed By atupelem2018 - Lilongwe, Malawi

This was one of the most amazing tours ..The guides were good story tellers.Impressed that the Bagandas preserved their history so well

8. Namirembe Kathedrale

Namirembe Hill Side Road, Kampala Uganda
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
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4.0 based on 74 reviews

Namirembe Kathedrale

Reviewed By stevenhshin1 - Brooklyn, United States

This particular cathedral holds a very special place in my heart because of the magical experience I had within. It's absolutely wonderful. The cathedral is somewhat close to the new bus station in the heart of the city, and yet strangely, up there atop that hill where the cathedral lies, it is almost like a monastery. Serene, peaceful, a sanctuary where the winds gently blows through the trees and where only the quiet presence of historical Christian martyrs accompanies you. There is a hundreds of years old graveyard of these martyrs in front of the cathedral. I stood atop that hill watching white clouds of smoke from the city slowly drifting into the sky as I forgot the frantic rush I came from only half a hour earlier. I also managed to sneak inside a few hours after service had ended while there were two music lessons going on. As Mozart played softly in the background, I walked through the interior of the cathedral. It was beautiful. Large stained glass windows filtered in the late afternoon sunlight where dust motes were suspended, all fragile in that golden matrix. It felt like a holy place. There is a lot of history contained within that cathedral. From the graveyard outside to various parts of the cathedral inside. It's supremely beautiful for not only the architecture but also for it's location, and part of the reason why the Ugandan elite use the cathedral for ceremonies and weddings. I believe you can request a tour of the area for either a fee or a request for a donation at the end.

9. Fort Patiko - Baker's Fort

Patiko Road, Gulu Uganda
Excellent
33%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
27%
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Fort Patiko - Baker's Fort

Reviewed By BrunoBee - Kampala, Uganda

These ruins and giant rocks were the place of horrendous activities and witness the arab slave trade. People from the north of Uganda were abducted and gathered to this place where slave traders would decide of their fate : to be beheaded or to continue an endless trip to Egypt/Middle east by feet. The British took possession of the place claiming the will to end this shameful business, only to colonize the country a few years later. It was on Sunday, no guide around, and an old drunkard from a village, carrying a machete, followed us and insisted to be our guide. unfortunately, this place is very much unknown and quite abandoned by the ministry of tourism.

10. Sebei Cultural Center

Kapchorwa 119 Uganda +256 702 647564 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/sebeiculturalcenter
Excellent
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Good
25%
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25%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Sebei Cultural Center

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