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Visiting Kampala, Uganda


Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building. Kasubi Hill is the home of the Kasubi Tombs, a sacred burial ground of Buganda Kings. The Uganda Museum sits atop Kololo Hill, and features a hands-on collection of traditional musical instruments.

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
75°F 23°C
65°F 18°C
Dec
76°F 24°C
65°F 18°C
Jan
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Feb
78°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Mar
77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Apr
76°F 24°C
67°F 19°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
15 Nov
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Monday
16 Nov
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Tuesday
17 Nov
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C

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Hotel Ruch

4 of 5 stars
England
8 Nov 2009

I stayed for nearly three weeks in October 2009 at Hotel Ruch and I am happy to say that it became more like a 'home' to me over that time. The room, though not air conditioned ( I was in standard...more

Mamba Point

3 Nov 2009

Mamba Point is a must among expat community in Kampala. I had dinner there several times. They serve only pizza and calzoni and some desserts. The place is cool and the service is good. The best is...more

The Lodge

2 Nov 2009

We spent 6 nights at The lodge following 8 days on safari. We found it to be excellent in every way. The short drive from to airport is very quick and links very well with long haul flights to...more

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