Travel Tips to Uganda

Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda

In 1907 Winston Churchill called Uganda the “pearl of Africa”. Travel there today to discover the nation's great attractions; From mountains shrouded in mist to the roaring source of the Nile, Uganda is blessed with natural beauty and a multitude of diverse and vibrant cultures. Our Kampala-based guide Emmanuel joins us today to share his local tips on what you should explore in the city of Kampala and further afield in Uganda.

Local Guide In Uganda

Our local guide name is Emmanuel from Uganda. He decided to become a guide because of the passion He have for tourism and the love to share the experiences and unique characteristics that his country has to offer.

He loves his country, Uganda, because it is the "pearl of Africa". From our warm and welcoming people to the different cultures and different foods on offer, in addition to our array of national parks, incredible nature and wildlife, Uganda is simply the best country to visit!

The Top 3 Things You Shouldn’t Miss While Visiting Uganda

• Take a city tour of Kampala to learn more about the political, cultural and social capital of Uganda, and to get closer to its inhabitants and the way they live their lives today, without forget to taste the local food offered.

• Visit the Source of the Nile - the longest river in the world, which is located in Jinja.

• Go to Murchison Falls National Park, which has the strongest waterfalls in the world.

Best Places To Go For A Great Photo

• Sipi Falls in Mont Elgon National Park

• Makerere Hill is home to Makerere University

• The Gaddafi Mosque or the old hill of Kampala

What To Eat And Where To Eat In Kampala

Anyone visiting Kampala should make sure they have at least a taste of our local food called "Luwombo" which is a traditional food with a rich history going back many years. This special food is only cooked for visitors and at traditional wedding ceremonies.

Kampala has a lot of restaurants where someone can go for a cup of coffee or a bite, but here are the most popular restaurants for a good meal in Kampala:

• Cafesserie

• Café Endiro

• Javas Coffee

• The Food Hub

• Bravo coffee

• Mama Mia Café

• Caramel Café & Lounge

The best restaurants to celebrate a special occasion are:  

• Piato

• Faze 2.

• Mediterraneo restaurant.

• The Château Brasserie Belge.

• Mythos Greek Taverna and Lounge.

• Indian and mainland restaurant Biryani House.

Multi-Culturalism In Uganda

Finally, I would like to share a peculiarity of region: Uganda is composed of almost 67 different tribes, with 67 different cultures and 67 different foods depending on the culture. However, the most interesting part is that these 67 different tribes are able to live in peace and harmony while communicating with each other and understanding each other. It’s something unique in area that locals proud of.

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