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Kampala

Uganda's energetic hilly capital, with royal Buganda tombs, the martyrs' shrine at Namugongo and the source of the Nile a drive away.

US travel advisory: Level 4, Do Not Travel · checked 2026-11-03
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Best Time to Go
Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb
Our full guide to Kampala is being written. It's on the Uganda list as If You're Nearby.

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Must-See
Nature · Safari

Murchison Falls

About 141 miles away

The Nile forces itself through a narrow gorge.

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Cities · Rafting

Jinja

About 43 miles away

The Nile's source, and white-water rafting.

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Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

About 221 miles away

Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas, an unforgettable encounter. Permits are limited.

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Uganda

Mountain gorillas and the source of the Nile.

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