SIGHTS TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO
Sightseeing
1. Uganda National Cultural Centre commonly known as National Theatre has a lineup of great live music, film, dance and drama in the auditorium. There are bars and restaurants, and nightly outdoor events including jam sessions, drumming and comedy nights.
UGANDA NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE
De winton Street1. Uganda National Cultural Centre commonly known as National Theatre has a lineup of great live music, film, dance and drama in the auditorium. There are bars and restaurants, and nightly outdoor events including jam sessions, drumming and comedy nights.
2. The parliament of Uganda is open to the public. One can either tour this impressive building or watch the parliamentarians in action from Tuesday to Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. Make sure you’re decently dressed, carry a valid identification card and go to the public relations department in room 114 to arrange a visit.
The Parliament of Uganda
Parliament Avenue, Kampala /P.O BOX 7178 Parliamentary Av.2. The parliament of Uganda is open to the public. One can either tour this impressive building or watch the parliamentarians in action from Tuesday to Thursday, 2 – 4 p.m. Make sure you’re decently dressed, carry a valid identification card and go to the public relations department in room 114 to arrange a visit.
3. Kasubi Tombs is the burial site for the kings and royal family of the Buganda Kingdom. UNESCO listed Kasubi Tombs for their significance to the kingdom. A visit to the tombs gives visitors an impression of a rural village with its impressive grass thatched hut originally built for Kabaka Mutesa I as a palace in 1882, which was turned into a burial site after his death two years later.
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Túmulos Reais de Kasubi
Masiro Road3. Kasubi Tombs is the burial site for the kings and royal family of the Buganda Kingdom. UNESCO listed Kasubi Tombs for their significance to the kingdom. A visit to the tombs gives visitors an impression of a rural village with its impressive grass thatched hut originally built for Kabaka Mutesa I as a palace in 1882, which was turned into a burial site after his death two years later.
5. The Uganda Museum, established in 1908, is the oldest museum in East Africa. The museum displays Uganda’s cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions, a vivid reminder of the country’s colorful past. It also features a collection of traditional musical instruments, which are free to play.
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Museu de Uganda
Kitante Close5. The Uganda Museum, established in 1908, is the oldest museum in East Africa. The museum displays Uganda’s cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions, a vivid reminder of the country’s colorful past. It also features a collection of traditional musical instruments, which are free to play.
9. Bulange houses Buganda Kingdom’s administration and parliament. In the past, sessions used to be held under trees before they moved to the grass-thatched building. Construction for Bulange began in 1955 when Ssekabaka Mutesa returned from exile in Scotland with a drawing of how he wanted it to look. It was completed in 1958. It’s a good place to learn about the history and culture about Buganda. Ladies shouldn’t wear trousers when visiting.
Bulange
9. Bulange houses Buganda Kingdom’s administration and parliament. In the past, sessions used to be held under trees before they moved to the grass-thatched building. Construction for Bulange began in 1955 when Ssekabaka Mutesa returned from exile in Scotland with a drawing of how he wanted it to look. It was completed in 1958. It’s a good place to learn about the history and culture about Buganda. Ladies shouldn’t wear trousers when visiting.
Food scene
6. 2K Restaurant is a premium eatery offering a completely unique and fine dining experience centered on Ugandan food. Using fresh, natural flavors, top quality produce and expert technique, it creates intense food that is unpretentious but delicious and beautiful to behold. If a step away from the norm is something you’re looking for, dine at 2K Restaurant for that authentic Ugandan food experience.
2k Restaurant
Buxton Road6. 2K Restaurant is a premium eatery offering a completely unique and fine dining experience centered on Ugandan food. Using fresh, natural flavors, top quality produce and expert technique, it creates intense food that is unpretentious but delicious and beautiful to behold. If a step away from the norm is something you’re looking for, dine at 2K Restaurant for that authentic Ugandan food experience.
8. Wandegeya Market is located in the school district in Kampala. Filled with a youthful vibe, this market has boutiques, salons, fresh produce and offices. It’s also home to the legendary rolex and TV Chicken – Kampala’s popular street foods featuring an omelette, raw tomatoes and grilled chicken mixed together with fries and an assortment of vegetables like cabbages, tomatoes, carrots and green pepper respectively. If you’re ever in Wandegeya for anything, it should be for either the rolex or the TV Chicken or both.
Wandegeya Market
8. Wandegeya Market is located in the school district in Kampala. Filled with a youthful vibe, this market has boutiques, salons, fresh produce and offices. It’s also home to the legendary rolex and TV Chicken – Kampala’s popular street foods featuring an omelette, raw tomatoes and grilled chicken mixed together with fries and an assortment of vegetables like cabbages, tomatoes, carrots and green pepper respectively. If you’re ever in Wandegeya for anything, it should be for either the rolex or the TV Chicken or both.
Café Javas is a full-service, casual, coffee-themed chain restaurant. Located in the most convenient places, Café Javas restaurants provide a safe haven after a busy day’s shopping, or a quick break from the office. The top-quality customer service keeps bringing its customers back in throngs; you would think everyone in Kampala dines here. Café Javas is also well known for its generous portions at great prices.
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Cafe Javas - Namirembe Road
40a Namirembe RdCafé Javas is a full-service, casual, coffee-themed chain restaurant. Located in the most convenient places, Café Javas restaurants provide a safe haven after a busy day’s shopping, or a quick break from the office. The top-quality customer service keeps bringing its customers back in throngs; you would think everyone in Kampala dines here. Café Javas is also well known for its generous portions at great prices.
Mythos has a passion for Greek and African heritage. The aim is to serve the best Greek food in Kampala in an elegant, warm and friendly atmosphere. Mythos’ menu respects authentic Greek cuisine and combines it with a contemporary approach. They serve meals using only the freshest local produce and imported Greek spices for that authentic taste.
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Mythos Greek Taverna and Lounge
Mythos has a passion for Greek and African heritage. The aim is to serve the best Greek food in Kampala in an elegant, warm and friendly atmosphere. Mythos’ menu respects authentic Greek cuisine and combines it with a contemporary approach. They serve meals using only the freshest local produce and imported Greek spices for that authentic taste.
Housed in what used to be a coffee warehouse, Endiro Coffee is the place to go eat good portions of delicious food from their varied menu, or do a spot of work using their fast internet as you sip on some delicious Ugandan coffee. It has a soothing ambiance and is a good place to unwind after a day’s work. Your food can even be delivered.
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Endiro Coffee
Plot 23B Cooper RdHoused in what used to be a coffee warehouse, Endiro Coffee is the place to go eat good portions of delicious food from their varied menu, or do a spot of work using their fast internet as you sip on some delicious Ugandan coffee. It has a soothing ambiance and is a good place to unwind after a day’s work. Your food can even be delivered.