Kampala Town of Uganda
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Kampala with an estimated population of about 2.5million is the capital city of Uganda, working as the administrative and commercial centre of Uganda. Originally, Kampala was on seven hills but because of population growth caused by rural-urban migration and other development, the city has now spread over 20 hills that partly make Wakiso district , which encircle Kampala at all its boarders. Under President Museveni the city has gone from a looted shell to a thriving city befitting the capital of one of the most rapidly developing countries in Africa. For more information about other luxury and 5 stars hotels in Kampala City area in Uganda , click here
Investing in real estate in the central Kampala Town area is a venture one can never regret. The city is residential, industrial and commercial with citizens and foreigners mainly of Asian-origin taking a centre stage in major businesses. Prominent posh hills of Kampala town include Kololo, Nakasero, Naguru, Ntinda, Kyambogo, Bukoto, Muyenga, Bugolobi, Mbuya, Mutungo, Gaba, Buziga, Munyonyo and Kawuku among others. These hills are made up of mainly well-built magnificent bungalows, nice apartments, storied residential, and leisure parks. These places have guaranteed tight security since they are used by prominent politicians and Kampala tycoons as their residential areas. The second class of Kampala town hills include Mengo, Old Kampala, Lubaga, Kisaasi, Kiwatule, Kamwokya, Mulago, Makerere, Nakulabye, Makindye, Kabalagala, Kansanga, Kibuli, Nateete, Busega, Lubya, Mutundwe, Kasubi, Wandegeya, Wakaliga, Ndeeba, Kibuye, Katwe, Nsambya, Najjanankumbi, Namasuba, Najjeera, Kalerwe, Namungoona, Namuwongo, Kisugu, Bukasa, Bwayise, Kawempe, Luzira, Nakawa and many more. Kampala is generally a secure area with businesses running from early morning to sunset and those selling food and beverages run up to midnight and others up to dawn. The city has tipped water connected to all divisions and some parts of Wakiso. From the real estate perspective, the city still has empty land for construction, be it for residential or commercial purposes in the city centre or the outskirts. Since its growth started many decades back, Kampala town has units of old structures that one can buy and improve or break down to build afresh. Today, as you stand on the hills of Kampala town you are blessed with magnificent evergreen views intermingled with red tiled villas, iron roofed bungalows with different colours and tall modern buildings surrounded by a lush green countryside and the nearby Lake Victoria. Kampala is a vibrant modern metropolis adorned with many beautiful gardens and parks which provides a colorful oasis in the midst of the urban landscape for inhabitants and visitors to admire. Hotel facilities range from the best in international standards with state-of-the-art conference facilities, to accommodations for the more budget-minded travelers. HISTORY OF KAMPALA TOWN Mutesa I, the Kabaka (king) of Buganda, had chosen the area that was to become Kampala as one of his favorite hunting grounds. The area was made up of numerous rolling hills and lush wetlands. It was an ideal breeding ground for various game, particularly a species of antelope, the Impala (Aepyceros melampus). The origin of the word impala is likely from the Zulu language in South Africa. The city grew as the capital of the Buganda kingdom, from which several buildings survive, including the Kasubi Tombs (built in 1881), the Buganda Parliament, the Buganda Court of Justice and the Naggalabi Buddo Coronation Site. Severely damaged in the Uganda-Tanzania War, the city has since then been rebuilt with constructions of new buildings including hotels, banks, shopping malls, educational institutions, hospitals and improvement of war torn buildings and infrastructure. Traditionally, Kampala was a city of seven hills, but over time it has come to have a lot more. FEATURES OF KAMPALA TOWN The main campus of Makerere University, one of East and Central Africa's premier institutes of higher learning, can be found in the Makerere Hill area of the City. Kampala town is also home to the headquarters of the East African Development Bank, located on Nakasero Hill. Kampala is said to be built on seven hills, although this is not quite accurate. 1. The first hill in historical importance is Kasubi Hill, which is where the Kasubi Tombs of the previous Kabakas are housed. 2. The second is Mengo Hill where the present Lubiri (Kabaka's Palace) is and the Headquarters of the Buganda Court of Justice and of the Lukiiko, Buganda's Parliament. 3. The third is Kibuli Hill, which is home to the Kibuli Mosque. Islam was brought to Uganda before the Christian missionaries came. 4. The fourth is Namirembe Hill, home to the Namirembe Anglican Cathedral. The Protestants were the first of the Christian Missions to arrive. 5. The fifth is Lubaga Hill, where the Rubaga Catholic Cathedral is, and was the headquarters of the White Fathers. 6. The sixth Nsambya, was the Headquarters of the Mill Hill Mission. It now houses Nsambya Hospital. 7. The seventh is Kampala Hill, (also known as Old Kampala), the hill of the Impala is where the ruins of Lugard's Fort were. However, the ruins were recently destroyed (2003), when the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) started on reconstruction of a 15,000-seater mosque on land that included the fort. The mosque was begun by Idi Amin but was never completed. The fort was then re-located to a nearby area (a new and similar one constructed), a move that has since been a source of controversy between The Historic Buildings Conservation Trust (HBCT) of Uganda and the UMSC. The UMSC was given the gazetted land as a gift by President Idi Amin in 1972 during its inauguration. This hill is where Kampala got its name. The City spread to Nakasero Hill where the administrative centre and the wealthiest residential area is. Nakasero is also the location of the most upscale hotels in the city including: • The Kampala Sheraton Hotel • The Kampala Hilton Hotel • The Kampala Serena Hotel • The Grand Imperial Hotel • The Imperial Royale Hotel • The Kampala Speke Hotel There is also Tank Hill, where the water storage tanks that supply the city are located. Mulago Hill is the site of Mulago Hospital, the largest hospital in Uganda. The city is now rapidly expanding to include Makindye Hill and Konge Hill. Makindye Division incorporating Kibuli, Tank Hill and Makindye now has over 300,000 residents. Medical provision in this part of town, being more recently developed, is limited. Hospitals include Kibuli Hospital, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya and the International Hospital (IHK). Philanthropic health services are provided by Hope Clinic Lukuli situated between Tank Hill, Makindye and Konge. Suburbs include Kololo in the east on Kololo Hill, the highest hill, home to the Uganda Museum. Other suburbs include Namirembe; Kibuli; Kabalagala; Rubaga; Ntinda; Najjera; Kisaasi; Nateete; Najjanankumbi; Kira (which incorporates Banda, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Namugongo, Bulindo and Nsasa) among others.Other features of the city include the Uganda Museum, Ugandan National Theatre, Nakasero Market and St. Balikuddembe Market (formerly Owino Market). Kampala town is also known for its nightlife, which includes several casinos, notably Casino Simba in the Garden City shopping center, Kampala Casino and Mayfair Casino. Entebbe International Airport is located at Entebbe, 35 miles (56 km) away, while Port Bell on the shores of Lake Victoria is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away. Also to note is that Kampala town hosts one of only seven Bahá'í Houses of Worship in the world. It is known as the Mother Temple of Africa and is situated on Kikaya Hill on the outskirts of the city. Its foundation stone was laid in January 1958, and was dedicated on January 13, 1961. See Bahá'í Faith in Uganda. Kampala going westwards has Kabaka's Lubiri, the palace of the King of Buganda. Buganda is one of the oldest kingdoms in Africa, dating back to the late 13th Century. Other landmarks include the Kasubi tombs, the magnificent mosque at old Kampala, Namirembe and Rubaga Cathedral, at the very edge there is Kasumba Square Mall at the intersection of Northern Bypass and Busega roundabout. TRANSPORTATION OF KAMPALA TOWN
Boda-bodas (local motorcycle transportation) are a popular mode of transport that gives access to many areas with in and outside the city. Standard fees for these range from UGX 500 to 1,000 or more. Boda-bodas are useful for passing through rush-hour traffic although they are usually poorly maintained and often dangerous. In January 2007, the mayor of Kampala City announced plans to introduce a congestion fee of Sh30,000 per vehicle per day when the bus network is launched. This decision is also yet to be implemented. CLIMATE OF KAMPALA TOWN Kampala features a tropical wet and dry climate, however due to city’s higher altitudes, average temperatures are noticeably cooler than what is typically seen in other cities with this type of climate. Kampala seldom gets very hot during the course of the year, it’s warmest month being January. Another facet of Kampala’s weather is that it features two distinct wet seasons. There is a lengthy rainy season from August through December and another shorter rainy season that begins in February and lasts through June. However, the shorter rainy season sees substantially heavier rainfall per month, with the month of April typically seeing the heaviest amount of precipitation at an average of around 175 mm of rain. DEMOGRAPHICS OF KAMPALA TOWN Kampala has a diverse ethnic population, although the Baganda - the local ethnic group - make up over 60% of the greater Kampala region. The city's ethnic makeup has been defined by political and economic factors. During the rule of Milton Obote and Idi Amin, who were both from northern Uganda, a significant number of northern Ugandans moved into Kampala during the 1960s, 70's and 80's Most served in the armed forces and the police. Most settled around the areas where the Military and Police barracks were located - Naguru, Bugolobi and Mbuya. With the overthrow of Milton Obote in 1986, many northern Ugandans left the city. At the same time a large number of western Ugandans, particularly the Banyankole, moved into the city, reflecting the large proportion of western Ugandans in the new government of Yoweri Museveni. The mismanagement of Uganda's economy during the 1970s and 1980s meant that there were fewer employment opportunities outside Kampala. This encouraged many people from around the country to move into the city, and most have not moved back to their home districts after the revitalization of the economy in the 1990s and 2000s. Inter-tribal marriage in Uganda is still rare, and although many Kampala residents have been born and bred in the city they still define themselves by their tribal roots. This is more evident in the suburbs of the city, where local languages are spoken widely alongside English, Swahili and Luganda. Apart from the Baganda and Banyankole, other large ethnic groups include the Basoga, Bafumbira, Batoro, Bakiga, Alur, Bagisu, Banyoro, Iteso and Acholi. ECONOMY OF KAMPALA TOWN Air Uganda has its head office in Kampala. Since assuming power in early 1986, Museveni's government has taken important steps toward economic rehabilitation. The country's infrastructure—notably its transport and communications systems which were destroyed by war and neglect—is being rebuilt. Recognizing the need for increased external support, Uganda negotiated a policy framework paper with the IMF and the World Bank in 1987. It subsequently began implementing economic policies designed to restore price stability and sustainable balance of payments, improve capacity utilization, rehabilitate infrastructure, restore producer incentives through proper price policies, and improve resource mobilization and allocation in the public sector. These policies produced positive results. Inflation, which ran at 240% in 1987 and 42% in June 1992, was 5.4% for fiscal year 1995-96 and 7.3% in 2003. Investment as a percentage of GDP was estimated at 20.9% in 2002 compared to 13.7% in 1999. Private sector investment, largely financed by private transfers from abroad, was 14.9% of GDP in 2002. Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP was estimated at 5.5% in 2002. The Ugandan Government has also worked with donor countries to reschedule or cancel substantial portions of the country's external debts.Uganda is a member of the WTO. POPULATION OF KAMPALA TOWN The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the city at 1,189,142. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of Kampala at 1,420,200 in 2008 The electricity works, clean water comes out of the taps, damaged buildings are now habitable, many new ones have gone up, and the shops and markets are once again well stocked. There are casinos, nightclubs and fancy restaurants. Compared to neighboring African cities it's safe place to stroll around.Kampala is built on seven hills; the city center is on just one of them, Nakasero. The top half of the hill is a garden city of wide, quiet avenues lined with large houses behind imposing fences and a golf course. Embassies, international aid organisations, up market hotels, government offices and the rich reside here. The bottom half of Nakesero hill is a world away from this, composed of shops, small businesses, budget hotels, cheap restaurants, street markets, Hindu temples, the bus station and taxi parks.
The streets in this congested area overflow with people, battered old cars, lottery ticket sellers and pavement stalls offering everything from rubber stamps to radio repairs. Kampala is a city where you feel quickly at home, and get used to it's layout and structure. It is simple to navigate around even with a complete lack of signposting. The main street is Kampala Rd, with Bombo Road, & Jinja Road at either end of it. The banks and many forex bureaus are located along Kampala Rd. The Owino Marked is situated close to the Nakasero Stadium is Kampala's main market. A great place for second hand clothing but more over just about everything else you don't need. Pickpockets are a problem so heed warning. There are several smaller markets one of particular interest is Nakasero fruit and vegetable market off Kampala Rd. 
Kampala Town Vistors and Travellers Guide:
Accommodation Ntinda(Fashionable area of Kampala's northern suburbs only a short commuting distance from the city centre)Blue Mango: >This venue unfortunately closed down in February 2007. Jicca Hotel: Tel. +256 414 299195, 0772 590111, info@jiccahotel.com. Located on Kabira Road (Bukenya Zone). This 23 room hotel offers fast Internet connections in all the rooms with DSTV. The hotel has a health club, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Room Rates include bed and breakfast Single Ushs35,000- Double Ushs45,000- Hotel Sayona: Tel. +256 (0)712 716090. Located on Old Kira Road. 14 room hotel. Room Rates on a bed only basisSingle Ushs12,000-Double Ushs15,000-
(21kms from Kampala on Kampala - Jinja Highway) Colline Hotel: Tel. 0414 290533, 0414 29024, email: reservations@collinehotel.com. 200 self-contained rooms with modern facilities including DSTV. Mukono Resort Hotel: Tel. +256 (0)392 834775, Mobile. +256 (0)712 348300. 26 delux rooms all with Dstv, intercom, Internet connections and excellent room service. Twin standard rooms at attractive rates. Airport transfer services.Single Ushs20,000-, Twin Ushs40,000-, Delux Double Ushs50,000-. There is one main bus park in Kampala although the Akamba Bus arrives at it's own depot near the National Theater. The Nile Coach also leaves from it's own location but few travelers will be considering a journey to West Nile and Arua districts. There are 2 shared taxi parks. Known as the 'Old' and the 'New' taxi parks. Make sure you know which one you must find your taxi at. Generally taxis heading west out of Kampala depart from the New Park and Taxis heading east depart from the Old Park. Taxis to Entebbe depart from both, as do taxis to the North of Uganda. Finding a parking place in Kampala is surprisingly easy considering the amount of traffic. You will however need to purchase parking tickets from an authorized kiosk. Tickets are sold in strips of 5 with a value of Ushs1,000-. Each parking costs Ushs200-. Some Shell Service stations also sell strips of parking tickets but the best place to buy what you need is from one of the many parking kiosks around town. Kampala council employs hundreds of parking inspectors which patrol on foot and issue tickets to parked vehicles in demarcated parking bays. The ticket is left under the windscreen wiper or even handed direct to the driver. You can exchange a Ushs200- ticket to the parking inspector in payment for parking. Driving away without paying is quite normal whether intentional or not. However if you accumulate unpaid tickets do not be surprised if you get wheel clamped. You can park for free at the Sheraton but do not be blinded by the apparent vehicle security in doing this. Vehicle break-ins and body part rip offs are common place especially from tourist vehicles parked here. Leaving your vehicle unattended is unwise especially if you have valuable items in the vehicle. There is not a theft crisis on the scale of Nairobi but vehicle break in's do happen in town and you would be advised to leave vehicles in a secure pay to park location in town or better still at either of the Backpackers and take a taxi into town. Likewise beware of distraction tricksters that gain the attention of any single occupant of a vehicle whilst he/she is sitting there with both windows open. Once your attention has been gained a co-conspirator will grab an unattended bag left on the adjacent seat and make off with it.
South African and Zimbabwean fast food chains have finally arrived in Kampala. Nando's, Steers, and The Chicken Inn have all taken up residence along Kampala Rd. This is not for everyone obviously but needless to say Kampala has a restaurant to suit you. Whether Indian, Chinese and even Ethiopian cuisine it can all be found at several restaurants around the city. If you're looking for a bottle of wine for a special occasion Kampala has its own wine shop now on Luwum St off Entebbe Rd. There is a large selection of wine from around the world though more especially from S.Africa at affordable prices. Indian: Haandi's - Commercial Plaza, 7 kampala Rd. Tel. 041 346283/4. Indian food never tasted better.Pavement Tandoori - Cooper Rd, Kisementi, Tel. 041 344994. Excellent presentation and taste. Masala Chaat House - 3b Dewington Rd, located behind the Parliament Building. Tel. 041 255701. Good value although not in the same league as the two restaurants above. Chinese: Fang Fang - 1st Floor, Communications House, Colville St. Tel. Great Wall - 21 Kampala Rd. Tel 041 230064 Golden Fish - Spring Rd, Bugolobi. Tel 041 222040, 0772 407464 Ethiopian: Fasika - Gaba Rd, Kabalagala. Tel. 041 268571 Italian: Mamba Point - 22 Aki Bua Road, Nakasero Bars and Night Clubs: The best of these are out in Kabalagala district on Gaba Rd that include Al's Bar, Hunters cafe Bar and Half London. The hostels will advise what is currently the in place to be. In Kismenti 'Just kicking' sports bar is a very popular hang out. Supermarkets: Out of town in Kabalagala on the Gaba Rd there are several small supermarkets. You may find yourself out here if you are looking for Quality Cuts Butchery. Kabalagala is however not walking distance from town. If on foot get a shared taxi from town. The new Shoprite is without a doubt the premiere supermarket in Kampala. Located close to the new taxi park and the Clock Tower off Entebbe Rd. With secure parking and just about everything you expect from a supermarket. Shoprite has opened a second shop with better access for vehicles on the Kampala- inja road 3 kms out of town opposite the Lugogo sports stadium. Garden City Mall is Kampala's answer to under cover shopping. Here you will find the Kenyan Uchmi supermarket. In Bugolobi you will find a Payless Supermarket very close to the Red Chilli Hideaway. Internet Cafes in Kampala Town: Cyber cafes are on just about every street corner in Kampala. The internet revolution has most certainly come to Kampala. The appertite by Ugandans for internet access and online time is staggering. Lotus Cyber Cafes have 5 locations around Kampala and offer the cheapest online time @Ushs20- per minute. Quality surf time can be experienced in an air-conditioned environment at The Web City Cafe on Kimathi avenue next to Emirates Airlines office. Coffee and a snacks menu available. Surfing time @ Ushs50- per minute. Join their loyalty program and then surf for Ushs30- per minute. There are Uganda Telecom Hotspots around town where by you can buy an airtime card for either Ushs5,000 and Ushs10,000-. This will give you 30 minutes or 1 hour of online time. Some of these UTL Hotspots include Blue Mango Restaurant, Faze 2 Restaurant, Rwenzori Coffee Shop and Emin Pasha Hotel. CelTel Mobile also have several hotspots one is to be found at Cafe Romana on Parliament Avenue. Other cafes around town include: Cyberworld Cafe: Park Royal Shopping Arcade, Kampala Rd. Globenet Cafe: 32 Kampala Rd (Radio One Building). Frans.com: Shop 2 Pioneer Mall, Kampala Rd. Kiatec: 3 Cooper Rd, Kismenti. Microskills: 9 Grand Imperial. Niagra Falls: 4 Pilkington Rd. Gift Shops and Crafts in Kampala Town: Uganda Crafts 2000 ltd: Located slightly out of town along Bombo Road - This fair trade shop works with disadvantaged artisans, Ucota Craft Shop: Plot 11 Portal Ave - Works and supports local communities to market and develop their hand crafts. A&K 97 Crafts: Crested Towers - A selection of quality crafts and materials form across East and Southern Africa. Craft Village National Theatre - Here you will find a myriad of traders hawking local crafts in a vibrant and colourful atmosphere. Banana Boat: Three exquisite shops located at 23 Cooper Rd, Kismenti, Garden City Mall and Lugogo Mall. Quality merchandise, books and much more. Antiquity Gallery: RA Antiques: Ground Floor, Colline Shopping Mall, Pilkington Rd (Next to Mukono Bookshop). Dealers in quality African Tribal Artifacts, African Art, Old Africana Books, engravings, stamps, coins and paper money. Books: Aristoc: Kampala Rd and Garden City Mall. Film Processing: Colour Chrome: 54 Kampala Rd. A large range of slide/dia and print film avavilable. E6 slide film processing and quality print fill processing. Scanning services. Selection of quality postcards. Butchers: There are 2 excellent butchers in Kabalagala on the Gaba Rd. The first you come to on the right is 'Quality Cuts' used by many of the expatriate community resident in Kampala. Obviously you pay for what you get, but if you have been craving fresh pork, pate, cheeses and excellent bread Quality Cuts will satisfy your needs. There is a large secure car park in front of QC's and a fresh produce shop with fruit and vegetables available. Beyond QC's in Kabalagala proper is Farmers Choice Butchery on the left. Farmers Choice is usually cheaper than OC's with a more limited choice however quality is comparable. Bakeries in Kampala Town: If your tired of the sweet yellow bread that tends to be more popular with African pallets you can find excellent salted bread in Kampala. The Hot Loaf Bakery in the court yard between the Uganda House building and the Uganda Commercial Bank has a range of bread, cakes and savories. Vasillies adjacent The Chicken Inn franchise has some of the best bread on sale in Kampala. The City Bakery is located almost next door on the same side of Kampala Rd to Chicken Inn. For those out on Gaba Rd Quality Cuts Butchery has very good bread. Cooking Gas in Kampala Town: There are 2 locations where you can get gas bottles recharged. The first on the left side of Kampala Rd heading out of town towards Bombo Rd. There is a large sign BIPLUS 200m prior to the junction of Kampala Rd and Ben Kiwanuka Rd. The second location in on Entebbe Rd next door to the Uganda Batteries premises. You will usually have to leave your bottle, a deposit or even pay in full and pick it up in 4 hours. Mechanical Emergencies in Kampala Town: Toyota, Landrover and Nissan all have dealerships in Kampala. These brands also have the lions share of the 4-wheel drive vehicle and utility vehicles market in the country. For vehicle repairs they are expensive as they are also for spare parts. You can find genuine spare parts as well as OEM spare parts at several reliable and credible vendors in Kampala. The best of these are located along Ben Kiwanuka St opposite the 'Old Taxi Park'. Fontana Auto Spares on Entebbe Rd close to its junction with Kampala has an incredible stock of genuine spare parts, a computer database of manufacturer part numbers and prices are fair. If you cannot find what your looking for at Fontana you probably cannot get it in Uganda. On Ben Kiwanuka Rd Mandela Auto Spares are without a doubt the best of the dealers here. Seals, gaskets, shocks, bearings, filters, bushes etc, Mandela Auto Spares has it or knows where you can get it. If you need tyres Uganda is not as cheap as Kenya. There is a variety of brands including 'Kenya Firestone', Hancook and generally the cheapest are an Iranian brand. Hancook tyres of 750x16 (Landcruiser Hard top) and 750x15 (Landrover and Landcriuiser Station Wagon) 12 ply, they have a very aggressive tread, are used throughout Ethiopia by all 4x4 vehicles and are probably the best buy. They are however noisey on tarmac, need balancing and the ride is hard. They come with a 40,000 km guarantee and are great in the mud. Uganda Batteries make heavy-duty batteries for 4x4 vehicles. Uganda Batteries have a shop on Entebbe Rd close to the Shell Garage on the roundabout above the 'Clock Tower' roundabout. The Uganda Batteries factory is signposted off Jinja Rd on the approach to Kampala. You will not however get a better price from the factory. If you have a mechanical problem that needs skills or equipment that you do not possess and the vehicle must be taken to a garage to be worked on, insist on being present during the repairs or better still actually involved in the repairs. Part switching is common especially when using 'Mango Tree Mechanics'. Medical Emergencies in Kampala Town: Doctors in Kampala Town: International Medical Centre: KPC Building, Bombo Rd, Kampala Tel. 041 341291 or emergency cell 077 741291. The Surgery: 2 Acacia Ave Tel. 041 256003 or emergency cell 075 756003. There are hospitals at Kololo, Mengo, Mulago, Nsambya, & Rubaga. Dentists in Kampala Town: Sterling Dental Clinic: Tel. 077 488592, Bhatia Towers, Kampala Rd. Jubilee Dental Practice: Tel. 041 344647, 13 Wampewo Ave. Visa Extensions in Kampala Town: The office has been moved from the Crested Towers building to a location out of town on the Jinja Rd close to the Celtel premises on the opposite side of the road. You must pay for the Visa Extension application form Ushs500- and with some good humor you may get the extension back immediately. It is however more likely you will have to wait and come back later in the day or even the following day. Extensions are free for stays of up to 90 days. The best advise is to ask for 3 months on arrival. Activities in and around Kampala Town Attractions in Kampala Town: Visitors that come to Kampala rarely come to visit sights or particular places of interest around the city. This is probably because most of their time gets eaten up in trying to buy Gorilla tracking permits, getting visa extensions, doing general business like changing money or plain and simply people like to relax around the Backpackers before embarking on a couple of weeks of travel in Uganda or are en-route back to Kenya after time spent 'up country'. The Buganda Museum on Kira Rd next to the Uganda Wildlife Authority will interest those with time to spare.
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