Kampala City

Named after an antelope called impala, Kampala City is the capital and central business district of Uganda with a population of about 1.5 million people. Kampala City was initially built on seven hills namely; Mengo, Kololo, Rubaga, Makerere, Namirembe, Nakasero and Kampala (old Kampala) though over time it has spread over several hills.

Top things to do while in Kampala;

  • Visit Kasubi royal tombs
  • Visit the Uganda martyrs shrine
  • Visit Uganda museum
  • Visit Mengo royal palace and parliament
  • Visit some of the craft markets around the city