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Here is a list of all the amazing places to try around Kampala. try them out.

The Gaddafi Mosque:  This is the largest mosque in Uganda with the capacity to accommodate over 15,000 worshipers. Idi Amin Dada started building the mosque in 1972 but it was completed in 2007 with a generous donation from Colonel Muammar Gadaffi of Libya. The Gaddafi mosque is built on top of one of the 7 major hills of Kampala and at the spot where the colonial capital was located.

Climbing to the highest point of this mosque rewards tourists with one of the best views of Kampala city.

Kabaka’s Palaces in Mengo and Lubiri: The Mengo palace building is built on top of one of Kampala’s major hills (Mengo) and close to the Buganda parliament (Bulange). Most of the building is closed to visitors but one can request for a guided tour of the torture chamber within the palace at a fee of $3.

The Kabaka’s lake: This Lake is 200 ft deep and is the largest man-made/excavated lake in Africa. The Kabaka’s Lake is found in Ndeeba and was built by Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda. The King wanted to connect the palace to Lake Victoria while also providing an escape route in case of a major war or revolt by his subjects. oat rides/racing and bird watching.

Kasubi Tombs: This one of the several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uganda. This large grass-thatched building is a very important site to the Baganda people. It is also among the leading tourism sites in Uganda. The Kasubi Tombs are burial ground for 4 of Buganda’s former kings. While at the tombs, tourists can spot the large hut holding the tombs, the royal clothing, hunting tools and other monuments of these past kings. The Baganda believe that their kings do not die but simply disappear to another world. The Royal guides will narrate stories about each of the kings and the roles they played during their reign.

The Baha’i Temple: The Bahai Temple in Kampala is built on Kikaya hill near Gayaza road. The temple is special because it is the only one of the Baha’i faith in Africa. It is a magnificent building sitting on a large piece of land which offers a serene environment for relaxation and bird watching. The temple grounds are also a favorite place for meditation and are frequented by people from all religious backgrounds. From its raised position, the Baha’i Temple provides great views of Kampala city and the surrounding suburbs. If you are interested in knowing more about the Baha’i faith, you should attend their Sunday service.

Uganda Martyrs Shrines in Namugongo: The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is located close to the Kampala-Jinja highway and is one of the most visited religious sites in Africa. In June 1886, about 32 Christians were burnt alive or simply speared to death on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga. Their crime was refusing to denounce Christianity and the Muslim faith. After accepting them in the beginning, the Kabaka grew to hate all foreign religions, seeing them as a threat to his rule.

The Kabaka was particularly angry that the some of his pages were no longer obeying some of his orders after their conversions. The Shrines were built to remember the young and brave converts who refused to denounce their faith even after undergoing great suffering. Over one million people congregate at Namugongo every 3^rd of June to celebrate the Uganda Martyrs day. The Shrines in Namugongo offer opportunities to learn something about the history of Christianity in Uganda. The Roman Catholic shrine in particular has a beautiful environment for relaxation, meditation and prayer.

Buy A book or visit a library: Aristoc Booklex is the most popular bookstore for buying novels and Ugandan books (in English). They have grown to have two branches in Garden city and the Acacia Mall.

Craft Markets, Art Galleries and Monuments:  There are several permanent and temporary shops/markets selling  locally made jewelry, sculptures, paintings, fabrics and art pieces. You can visit the large crafts shop at the national theater  Independence monument: The independence monument was built just before Uganda’s independence in October 1962. It is close to the Sheraton hotel in Kampala. The monument is a structure of a man lifting up a child towards the sky (signifying how the country was let free after colonization).

Lake Victoria for the beaches and boat cruises: Lake Victoria is one of the two largest freshwater lakes in the world. A boat cruise on the Lake Victoria can take you to some of the best spots in Kampala and Entebbe. Most boat cruises end up in the Ngamba and Ssese Islands.

The Uganda National Museum: The Uganda National Museum was founded in 1908 by George Wilson (A British Colonial Governor) making it the oldest and largest museum in Uganda. The museum was built to showcase the cultural heritage and historical milestones in the country including religion, clothing, agriculture and medicine among others. The museum has different sections, each showing the culture and natural resources of the country. Several artifacts like local music instruments and ancient hunting tools (spears, bows, and arrows) are on display for those who can pay an entrance fee of about 7 US Dollars.

The Ndere Centre: This cultural Center is found outside the city center in an area known as Kisaasi. The Centre showcases the cultural heritage of all tribes in Uganda using traditional music, dance and drama among others. The Centre offers opportunities to learn how to cook local dishes or dance to local tunes. If you are not interested in learning the local dances, you can just sit back and watch beautiful traditional dance performances from the famous Ndere Troupe.