Kampala
African Village - Buganda Road. Tel: 0752 643115
Alleygators - Bar and bowling alley. Garden City - 2nd Floor. Tel: 0772 797700
Al’s Bar - Ggaba Road - Kansanga. Good music and a very lively atmosphere! Pool tables and a central open-air bar.
Adrift River Base (road to Bujagali Falls). Mobile: +256 772 (BUNGEE) 286433. Website: www.adrift.ug
Babe’s Bar - Plot 8 Main Street - Jinja.
Bamboo Nest Pub & Restaurant - Old Port Bell Road - Bugolobi. Tel: 0772 500011 - (0414) 221623.
Billy Blues bar - Golf course Rd Tel: 0774 569028
Blue Bar - Crested Towers - Block D. Tel: (0414) 233506 - (0312) 264442 - E-mail:blue_africa_ug@yahoo.com
Bubbles O’Leary - Irish Pub - 30 Windsor Crescent. Tel: (0312) 263815. E-mail: bubblesoleary@infocom.co.ug
Capital Pub - Kabalagala (off Ggaba Road) - Tel: (0414) 269676. Lively bar with several pool tables.
City Bar - Kampala Road (near Nandos). Tel: (0414) 346460.
Club Obbligato - Old Port Bell Road - Industrial Area.
Club Knight Riders Plot 93 Kampala Road, Entebbe. Mobile: +256 772 980502 / +256 772 501135.
Fat Boyz - 7 Cooper Road Kisementi. Tel: 0782 416 900.
Faze2 - Plot 10 Nakasero Road. Tel: (0392) 700815 - 0772 345808.
Havana Bar - Plot 26 Lubasi Road.
Iguana8 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya. Mobile: +256 777 020658
Just Kicking Sports Bar - Cooper Road - Kisementi. Sports bar.Busy on Friday nights and during any big sports event.Tel: (0414) 235134 - 0772 775775. Email:eqcatering@infocom.co.ug
Kampala Casino - 3 Kimathi Avenue. Open lunch times - Ugandan buffet available on Thursdays.
Kasalina’s - 4 Speke Road, Kampala. Tel: (0312) 612419. Mobile: +256 752 595555
Katch the Sun - 3 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi. Mobile: +267 772 303200.Email: jeffersoncatherine@hotmail.com
Mammamia - Speke Hotel - Nile Avenue. Pool - DSTV - & Cocktails. Tel: (0414) 346340 - 0772 630211.
Mateo’s - Cocktail bar. 13 Parliament Avenue - Tel: (0414) 340840/5.
Mist Bar - Kampala Serena Hotel, Phone: 0312 309000, (0414)309000Fax: (041)259130
Panorama Bar - Workers House - 9th Floor. Tel: (0312) 262444 - 0772 848777.
Punchline Bar & Nightclub - Kabalagala - Ggaba Road, Kabalagala. Mobile: +256 772 608808
Red Chilli Hideaway - Off Port Bell Rd - Mbuya. Lively pub with satellite TV.Tel: (0414) 223903 - 0772 509150 - 0752 584054.
Rhino Bar - Sheraton Hotel - Ternan Avenue.Lively bar designed like an English pub. Satellite TV - live music - pool table.Tel: (0414) 344590/6.
Rock Garden - Speke Hotel - Nile Avenue. Bar and Pool table.
Sabrina’s Pub - 76A Kampala Road - Tel: (0414) 250174 - Fax: (041) 271579. Good bar with late nights and often karaoke.
Safari Bar - Nile Hotel - Nile Avenue. Tel: (0414) 235900 - (0414) 235909.
Sitar Terrace Bar - 1st Floor - Workers House. KampalaTel: (0414) 252356 - 0712 200250.
Slow Boat Pub and Restaurant - 2 Kampala Road. Tel: (0414) 255647.
Steak Out - 50 Lumumba Avenue. Tel:(0312) 264677 - 0752 664509.
The Park Square - Sheraton Hotel - Ternan Avenue. Tel: (0414) 344590/6.
The Venue - Garden City - Yusuf Lule Road. Tel: 0772 310076 - 0712 311737.
The Cheese Bar and Restaurant 56 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero. Mobile: +256 782 414906 /+256 782 335211.Email: klaas&sue@cheesebar.com
The Mist Bar - Kampala Serena Hotel. Tel: (0312) 309000 / (041) 4309000. Fax: (041)4 259130
Tickles and Giggles- Kansanga, Ggaba Road (Next to Didi’s World).Mobile: 0772 669218 / 0712 700900
TLC Club Ltd - 7 George St. (behind CPS). Tel: 0772 404456.
Will’s Cafe & Bar - Muyenga Road - Kabalagala.Tel: (0414) 267681. Large bar with pool tables.
Bars in Jinja Town in Uganda
2 Friends (U) Ltd 6 Jackson Crescent, Jinja. Mobile: +256 772 984821. Website: www.2friends.info
Nile River Explorers - Bujagali Falls, Jinja. Tel: (043) 4120236. Mobile: +256 772 422373
Safari Inn - 3 Nalufenya Road, Jinja. Tel: (043) 4122955. Mobile: +256 782 816641 / +256 772 400955. Email: innsafari@yahoo.com
Bars in Entebbe Town in Uganda
4 Turkeys - Entebbe high street. Entebbe. Lake Victoria Hotel, 23-31 Circular Road, Entebbe. Tel: (0312) 310100 / (041) 43516500
Uganda Entertainment with Clubs and Societies
Alliance Francaise - Alliance Francaise. National Theatre Building. P.O. Box 4314, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 0414 344 490. Fax: 041 349 812. Email: afkla@bushnet.net. Website: www.afkampala.fr.st MTN SMS Info: 198 Keyword: AF
Alliance Francaise - Language school for all levels, including business and corporate French.
Cultural events, music, dance and drama. 62 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya. Tel: (041) 4344490 / (041) 4533410. Mobile: +256 712 210779. Email: afkampala@yahoo.com
American Recreation Association (ARA) - 59 Makindye Hill Road, Makindye. Tel: (0414) 510290, (0392) 767033. E-mail:ara@africaonline.co.ug.
Baptise The Nile - The association welcomes resident expertriats,corporates and school groups interested in the history,geograpy,activities and the names of the wildlife,birdlife,rapids of the mighty River Nile in Uganda and Sudan.We met every tuesday at speke hotel mammamia for details Tel 071 2 940 278. Visit our website www.baptisethenile.com
Bayimba Cultural Foundation - Tel: 0752548784
Bridge Club - All welcome, please contact Pat Griffiths on (0414) 231893.
British Residents Association of Uganda - Open to all British residents with a special welcome to newcomers to Uganda. Please contact: Sandra Campbell E mail: mailto@deluga.cec.eu.int
Caledonian Society - The Scottish Society in Uganda. For everyone interested in Scottish culture, dancing and ceilidhs, please contact Mark Wilson on 0772 589844 or Gordon Bell on 0772 373386.
Cultural Guides Club - Mobile: +256 782 531915. Email: culturalguides@gmail.com
Equator Swim Club - Swim training offered to members. Contact George William Mukasa (Coach) Mobile: +256 772 370169 or Grainne Burley (Club Secretary) on Mobile: +256 772 787979. Email: equatorsc@yahoo.com
Fembii Dance Group and School - Classic and Contemporary Couples Swing Dance. Tel: 0772 973677, Email:swinginkampala@yahoo.ca
Historic Buildings Conservation Group of Uganda - Works to protect and conserve notable buildings in Uganda. Walks around Kampala arranged. Meets on the first Thursday of every month at the National Museum, Kira Road. Tel: (0414) 232707, Fax: (041) 241247
International Women’s Organisation - Organises many special interest groups. Meets 1st Thursday every month at 10am at the Uganda Museum, Kira Road. All are welcome, a great way for newcomers to Uganda to get involved in the community. Email:ugandaiwo@yahoo.com
Irish Society in Uganda - The Society exists to promote Irish culture in Uganda and to provide a forum for the Irish community living in Uganda to come together, remember their heritage through music, dance and sport and support various charities connected with the Irish Community. To join contact Joan Kelly (Secretary) 0782 376057
Kampala Amateur Dramatics Society (KADS) - This volunteer group of International and Ugandan theatre lovers presents four plays a year. Membership is open to anyone who likes acting, directing, producing or simply watching plays.To join or for information, please contact 0772 86 30 78 or0772 74 40 39 or KADS@rippey.org.
Kampala Music School - Offers individual and group lessons for students of all ages and backgrounds in a wide range of classical music. Workshops are offered for instrumental and theory teaching, conducting and choir training. YMCA, Buganda Road. Tel: (0414) 233215, 0772 647850.
Kampala Singers - A choral society of about 60 committed singers. Normally performs twice a year in April/May and December. Meets on Tuesdays 6pm at Kampala Music School, Wandegeya. Contact Fred Kiggundu on 0772 623399.
Mountain Club of Uganda (MCU) - Welcomes novices for its regular meetings 5:30 pm on the second Thursday of every month at Athina Clubhouse, Windsor Crescent, Tel: 0772 200745 (Chairman), 0712 981943 (Vice Chairman), E-mail: hostetter@spacenet.co.ug
Nature Uganda - Conducts nature walks every month. Walks are free and meet at 7am, at Makerere Faculty of Science Parking. Tel: (0414) 540719, Fax: (041) 533528.
Ndere TroupeNdere Centre for Development TheatreKigoowa (Take the Kisaasi road from Ntinda trading centre)Kampala , Uganda . P.O. Box 11353,Kampala .Phone: +256-41-288123,288222. Fax: 256-41-341776Mobile : +256-772-200104
The Royal Society of St George - The English Society in Uganda. Contact Jerry Burley: 0772 725159.
The Southern African Women’s Association - we provide a forum for the Southern African community living in Uganda to come together on a cultural level, through our sport, dance, guest speakers and to support the many charities that are part of the community. Please contact, Janine Dunbar on 0752 212283 or Elmarie Steyn on 0772 835270. Email: sawauganda@hotmail.com
The Uganda Society - Runs a library located at the National Museum, featuring a wide range of books on Uganda’s history, social sciences and culture. Members read free, non-members pay Ush 1,000. The society meets on the last Thursday of the month, 5:30pm at the National Museum. Free public lecture.
The Uganda Bikers Association - Founded to promote the enjoyment of owning/riding motorcycles and road safety awareness while exploring the many scenic roads of Uganda and other African destinations. Contact: uba@ugandabikers.com, www.ugandabikers.com
Tourist Driver Guides Club - Mobile: +256 772 662441. Email: ugandadriverguides@gmail.com
Ugandan German Cultural Society - 62 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, Tel: (041) 4533410. Mobile: +256 775 300474. German classes & interesting Programs. Email: ugcskampala@web.de.
Uganda Bird Guides Club - Tel: 0772 518290, 0772 468521. E-mail: info@ugandabirdguides.com
Uganda Mountainbike Training lessons for beginners. Plot 27 Nkrumah Road, 3rd Floor, Room14, Kampala. Mobile: +256 701 327744 / +256 772 409756. Fax: (041) 4345227. Email: ugmountainbike@yahoo.com Contact Sam / Fred.
Uganda Safari Guides Association - Herbert ByaruhangaMobile: 0772 518290. Email: ugasaf@gmail.comCultural Guides Club. Tel: 0782 531915. Email: culturalguides@gmail.com
Uganda Society for the Disabled 1 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya. Mobile: +256 712 715610. Email: usdc@ugasoc.org / eva.baguma@ugasoc.org.
Uganda Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (USPCA) Tel: 0772 403789.
Uganda Wildlife Society - Please contact Tel: (0414) 530891 for details of next meeting.
United Nations Spouces’ Association - For further information, contact Mobile: +256 772 701414
Directory of Uganda Entertainment With Sports and Hobbies
BIRD WATCHING
Arra Fishing Lodge - Adjumani. Mobile: +256 752 212260. Email: arra_fishing_lodge@hotmail.com. Website: www.nileperch.org
Crystal Safaris Ltd - 6 Colville Street Airways House, Kampala. Tel: (041) 4345742. Fax: (041) 4235798. Email: info@crystalsafaris.com
Nyinabulitwa Country Resort and Safari Camp Tel: +256 712 984929 / +256 782 291577. Email: info@nyinabulitwaresort.com.Website: www.nyinabulitwaresort.com
BOATING
Nile River Company P.O. Box 72326, Kampala. Tel: 0782 169 474. Email: info@nileriverco.com and reservations@nileriverco.com
Murchison Falls Boat Excursions Tel: (041) 4321479 Mobile: +256 773 897275 / +256 772 502155. Email: murchisonboats@gmail.com / murchisonboats@wildfrontiers.co.ug
BOWLING
Alleygators Ten Pin Bowling - Four Bowling Allies. 3rd Floor, Garden City, Yusuf Lule Road. Tel: 0772 797700.
BUNGEE JUMPING
Adrift/Nile High Bungee - Tel.: 0772 BUNGEE (286433) or 0772 ADRIFT (237438), (031)2 ADRIFT www.surfthesource.com.
CANOE TREKKING
Edirisa - Tel: +256 752 558600, Email: www.edirisa.org/canoe, Website: travels@edirisa.org.
CRICKET IN UGANDA
Lugogo Stadium - Every Sunday: Club competitions at Lugogo, Kyambogo, Entebbe & Jinja ovals. Contact: 0772 728255
DANCING AND EXERCISE CLASSES
Dancefort Studio 256 Ggaba Road, Nsambya. Mobile: +256 772 857187 / +256 751 054065
Kampala Ballet and Modern Dance School34c Kyadondo Road, Nakasero. Tel: (041) 4234691. Mobile: +256 752 809676. Email: kbmds@one2netmail.co.ug
Latin Salsa Club - Acacia Avenue, Kololo. Mobile: +256 773 202174Sheraton Health Club, Mobile: +256 772 221559.
FISHING IN UGANDA
Arra Fishing Lodge - Adjumani. Self contained tents on the banks of the Nile. Tel: (0414) 342926. Website: www.thehaven-uganda.com
GeoLodges Africa 13-15 Kimathi Avenue, 4th Floor Impala House, Kampala.Tel: (041) 4258273 / (0312) 260758. Email: iou@africaonline.co.ug. Website: www.geolodgesafrica.com
Travel2Uganda Ltd The Corporate Centre, Jumbo Plaza Level 3, 2 Parliament Avenue, Kampala. Tel: (0312) 276062. Mobile: +256 775 824120. Email: info@travel2uganda.comWebsite: www.travel2uganda.com
Uganda Safari Company - Tel: (0414) 251182, 0772 489497.Victoria Game Fishing & Safari LimitedMobile: +256 772 180457,Email: bent4fishing@yahoo.dk
Wild Frontiers - (Ground Operations by G&C Tours) 3 Nsamizi Close, Entebbe. Tel/Fax: (041) 4321479. Mobile: +256 772 502155
FLYING LESSONS IN UGANDA
Kampala Aeroclub Flight Training Centre (KAFTC) Tel: 0772 706105/6/7, 0752 690173, 0772 706108. Email: emma@flyuganda.com.
FOOTBALL IN UGANDA
A favourite sport in Kampala, football is played at the City Centre Nakivubo Stadium and the Mandela Sports Stadium, Jinja Road, Namboole.
GOLF ENTERTAINMENT
Entebbe Golf Club - Entebbe Road (near Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel). 18 holes.
Golf Dynamics - Plot 2 Tank Hill Bypass, Kiwafu Estate. Mobile: +256 782 819668. Email: louis@golf-dynamics.com
Jinja Club - 9 hole course with 18 tees.
Uganda Golf Club - Kitante Road. 18 hole golf course in the city centre. Tel: Club house. (0414) 236848, Office (0414) 233911 Email: ugagolf@africaonline.co.ug
Tororo Golf Club Cameroon Crescent Senior Quarters below the Rock. Mobile: 772 454345 / +256 772 418671 / +256 772761526
West Nile Golf Club - (ARUA) NSSF Building, Anyafio Village, Arua. Captains Mobile: +256 772 874384 / +256 772 620680
HEALTH CLUBS AND GYMS
Bugolobi Leisure Centre - 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi. Tel: 0752 643201
Garden City Fitness Centre - Garden City, Second Floor. Tel: (0414) 349 488.
Kabira Country Club - 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto. Tel: (0312) 227222-5.
KK Health Club - 3 Commercial Road, Ntinda.
Mosa Court Apartments Health Club - 12 Shimoni Road. Tel: (0414) 230321, (0414) 230292.
Roots Health Club - 81 Buganda Road. Tel: 0772 402888
TLC Club - 7 George Street (behind C.P.S). Tel: 0772 404456, Fax: (041) 233194.
Kidepo Health Club (Kyoga Outdoor Swimming Pool) , Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Tel: (041) 4420000 / (031) 2322459. Fax: (041) 4257657
HORSE RIDING AND TABLES
Katia - Mobile: +256 772 996889. Email: katiasteve@yahoo.co.uk
Speke Marina and Riding Stables Tel: (0312) 227111. Louis Xavier 0772 613971. Riding lessons and hacks on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Nile Horseback SafarisTel: 0774 101 196. Horse trekking by the Nile in Jinja.2-3 hour rides or overnight safaris.www.nilehorsebacksafaris.com
ICE SKATING
Garden City Shopping MallYusuf Lule Road, Kampala. Tel: (041) 4349637. Email: gc.active@yahoo.com
KAYAKING IN UGANDA
Kayak the Nile - Kayak School, Bujagali Falls, Jinja, great exercise. Lessons every day, meet 10am and 2pm every Saturday and Sunday. Call 0772 880322 or info@kayakthenile.com
MARTIAL ARTS IN UGANDA
Capoeira (Afro Brazilian Martial Arts) Nsambya Youth Centre, Ggaba Road. Mobile: +256 755 202975 / +256 782 747440. Website: www.senzala.uganda.com
MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING
Adrift Adventure Co. - Guided weekend rides, offices now open at new UWA compoud, Kiira Rd. Tel: 0772 ADRIFT (237438), (031)2 ADRIFT www.surfthesource.com
Explorers Mountain Biking Mobile: +256 782 862088. Email: kanash29@yahoo.com. Website: www.raftafrica.com
Uganda MountainbikePlot 27 Nkrumah Road, 3rd Floor, Room 14, Kampala. Mobile: +256 701 327744 / +256 772 409756. Fax: (041) 4345227.Email: ugmountainbike@yahoo.com
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IN UGANDA
Mountain Club of Uganda (MCU) - Welcomes novices for its regular meetings 5:30 pm on the second Thursday of every month at Athina Clubhouse, Windsor Crescent, Tel: 0772 200745 (Chairman), 0712 981943 (Vice Chairman), E-mail: hostetter@spacenet.co.ug
Paint Ball
Kamooflage -Wavamunno Road Opp Speke Resort & Country Club Munyonyo. Tel: 0772 447003 / 0772 690122. Email: info@kamooflage.com.Website: www.kamooflage.com
PilatesPascale Pomoshchnick Mobile: +256 077 2751519Email: mpy@utlonline.co.ug
QUAD BIKING IN UGANDA
All Terrain Adventures- Guided ATV safaris and kids quads for groups & individuals. Bujagali Falls, Jinja. Tel: 0772 377185, email: info@atadventures.com, www.atadventures.com.
RUNNING IN UGANDA
Hash House Harriers - The drinking club with a running problem. “Runs” Mondays at 6pm; first Saturday of the month at 5pm. Information available from 0712 859402. www.kampalahhh.tripod.com
RUGBY IN UGANDA
Lugogo Rugby Ground - Off Lugogo by-pass (Rotary Avenue). Tel: (0414) 222759
Kampala Rugby Club Rotary Avenue (Off Lugogo by-pass). Tel: (041) 4222759
Kyadondo Rugby Club - Jinja Road. Tel: 0772 200053
SAILING
Entebbe Sailing Club - Members club with sailing, racing, fishing,swimming pool. Lasers for hire.Tel: Louise, 0772 888618, Peter 0772 651433,
Victoria Nyanza Sailing Club - Kaazi, off Entebbe Road. Sailing and racing on Sundays. Lasers for hire. Tel: 078 2757363 (Lotty)
SQUASH
Kampala Club - Ternan Avenue. Active squash ladder. Daily membership available.
Kabira Country Club - 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto. Tel: (0312) 227222-5.
SWIMMING
Botanical Beach Hotel - Entebbe. Large indoor pool.
<b>Bugolobi Leisure Centre - 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi. Tel: 0752 643201. Daily membership 5,000/=
Dolphin Suites - Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi. Tel: (0414) 505652/3/5, Fax: (041) 505656. Daily rate 5,000/=
Equatoria Hotel - Central Pool. Daily rate 5,000/=; 10,000/= at weekends.
Equator Swim ClubGeorge William Mukasa (Coach) Mobile: + 256 772 370169 / Grainne Burley (Club Secretary) + 256 772 787979. Email: equatorsc@yahoo.com
Fairway Hotel - 1-2 Kafu Road, Nakasero. Tel: (041) 4259571/4. Email: info@fairwayhotel.co.ug
Grand Imperial Hotel - Nile Avenue, Kampala. Tel: (041) 4250681-8. Fax: (041) 4250606. Email: imperial@starcomco.ug
Golf Course Hotel - 68-88 Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala. Tel: (032) 265490-2 / (041) 4 4563500. Fax: (041) 4256414. Email: reservations@golfcoursehotel.com. Website: www.golfcourseapartments.com
Kabira Country Club - 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto.Tel: (0312) 227222/3. Fax: (0312) 227226. Email: kabiracountryclub@kabiracountryclub.com
La Forét Bukasa Close, Plot 3161, Off Tank Hill Road, Muyenga. Tel: (041) 4378063. Email: laforetgardens@yahoo.com
Lutembe Beach Resort - 4kms off Entebbe Road.Tel: (0414) 232009, 0772 488496.
Libya Hotel - Entebbe. Tel: (0312) 310100 /(041) 4351600. Fax: (0312) 310404. Email: lvhotel@imul.com. Website: www.lvhotel.co.ug
Muyenga Club - Kisugu, Tank Hill. 5,000/= per day.
Sheraton Hotel - Ternan Avenue, Nakasero. Tel: (041) 4420000, (0312) 322499. Email: sheraton@apolohotel.com.
Silver Springs Hotel - Old Port Bell Road. 5,000/=
Speke Resort Munyonyo - Tel: (041) 4227111. Fax: (0312) 227110. Email: spekeresort@spekeresort.com. Website: www.spekeresort.com
Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel - Entebbe. Has a large outdoor pool with diving boards and a children’s pool. Daily membership 5,000/=
TENNIS
American Recreation Association - Makindye Hill Road, Tel: (0414) 510290, (0392) 767033. Email: ara@africaonline.co.ug.
Kabira Country Club - 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto. Tel: (0312) 227222/3. Fax: (0312) 227226. Email: kabiracountryclub@kabiracountryclub.com
Kampala Club - Ternan Avenue, Nakasero. Lugogo Tennis Club - Lugogo By-Pass. Tel: (0414) 257046.
Sheraton Kampala - Ternan Avenue. Tel: (0414) 344590-6, Fax: (041) 256696, E-mail: sheraton@apolohotel.com
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Adrift Adventure Co. - UWA Compound Kiira Road, Bukoto.Mobile: +256 772 ADRIFT (237438) / (0312) ADRIFT. Website: www.adrift.ug
Equator Rafts - Plot 9, Speke Hotel Business & Shopping Centre, Nile Avenue, Kampala. Tel: (041) 4252106. Mobile: +256 712 940278. Email: equatorrafts@equatorrafts.com. Website: www.equatorrafts.com
Nalubale Rafting - Bujagali Falls, Jinja. Mobile: +256 782 638938 / +256 782 638939. Email: bookings@nalubalerafting.com. Website: www.nalubalerafting.com
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