Landmarks, markets, food and day trips within easy reach of the guest house, with travel times from our gate. Reception can arrange a driver or an airport transfer for you.
Landmarks, markets, gardens and good food, with the time it takes to get there from our gate. Times are approximate and depend on Kampala traffic; reception can arrange a driver.
17 places
The oldest cathedral in Uganda, right beside the guest house. A calm, historic place with panoramic views over the city.
On Old Kampala Hill, with magnificent architecture and a tower climb that gives a 360-degree view of the skyline. Ladies need a head covering.
A major spiritual and cultural site of the Buganda Kingdom, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The historic palace and parliament building of the Buganda Kingdom, telling the story of Buganda's governance. Take a guide.
Uganda's national museum, with ethnological, natural-history and traditional music collections.
On Kikaya Hill: the only Bahá'í House of Worship in Africa, set in peaceful, expansive green gardens.
An evening show of traditional Ugandan music, dance and storytelling. Check show nights with reception before you go.
The city's spice and produce market. Calmer than Owino, and the place to learn what is in season.
East Africa's largest second-hand market: colour, crowds and bargains. Best with a guide and light pockets.
Chef Kafali Paul's kitchen, on site: Ugandan classics such as charcoal-grilled Lake Victoria tilapia and goat muchomo, served daily from 06:30 to 22:00.
Lesser-visited royal tombs: older, smaller and atmospheric. Allow about two hours.
A short but meaningful stop marking 9 October 1962. Combine it with a walk to Parliament.
Inside the country's oldest university, showing contemporary and historic East African art.
A century-old garden on the shore of Lake Victoria, with monkeys, weaver birds and shaded paths.
A small-boat afternoon from Ggaba pier: fishermen, islands and the long horizon of the lake.
The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at Entebbe: a gentle introduction to the country's animals. Good with children.
A quiet canoe through papyrus channels, and a good chance of seeing the shoebill stork. Best at dawn.
Simple plans that start and end at our gate. Pick how long you have, and ask reception to book a driver.
Eight outings within a few hours of the guest house. Reception can book a driver and give you a quote before you go.
A hundred-year-old garden on the shores of Lake Victoria. Monkeys, weaver birds, big shaded paths. Pair with lunch at the lake.
A small-boat afternoon from Ggaba pier. Fishermen, islands, and the long horizon of the world's second-largest lake.
The single best chance in East Africa to see the shoebill stork. Quiet canoe through papyrus channels. Best at dawn.
The source of the Nile, plus tea plantations on the drive in. White-water rafting for the brave; gentle bumper boats for the rest.
Africa's only Bahá'í temple, on a wide hill of cypress and bougainvillea.
The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at Entebbe. A gentle, ethical introduction to the country's animals. Good with children.
A sacred waterfall on the road to Jinja. Picnic site, drum performance, and a short forest hike.
The closest savannah to Kampala. Zebra, impala, eland, and a star-bright second night.
We are at the top of Namirembe Road on Cathedral Hill, beside St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe.
About 45 minutes by the Entebbe Expressway. Keep left, join Namirembe Road and head up the hill towards the cathedral.
About 10 minutes by taxi, Uber, Bolt or boda-boda. Ask for "Namirembe Cathedral Hill".
Reception arranges pickups from Entebbe International Airport. Please book at least 24 hours before you land.
Free, secure parking inside the gated guest house compound for guests and conference visitors.
Boda-bodas for short hops, Uber and Bolt for proper trips. Avoid rush hour: 07:30 to 09:30 and 17:00 to 19:00.
Ugandan shillings for most things; USD often accepted for hotels and big tours. ATMs at every fuel station.
December, February and June, September are dry and bright. The rains (March/April, October/November) are quieter and beautiful.
Lightweight, modest layers. Cool in the mornings, warm by noon, cool again at the verandah. A scarf for the cathedral.
Kampala is gentler than its reputation. Drink filtered water, use mosquito nets at night, take routine malaria precaution.
SIM cards from MTN and Airtel at every kiosk. Coverage is excellent. Wi-Fi at the house is included and fast.
Greetings open doors. Webale means thank you, Oli otya? means how are you, and Bulungi means well.
Ask the reception desk. Tours, drivers, restaurant bookings, taxi to the airport, a tailored day, we know who to call.
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