Gorillas, source of the Nile and the Rwenzori. Here is when to go, what a day costs on site and what to see, then Okela composes your itinerary hour by hour.

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When to visit Kampala

Best months: January, February, June, July, August, September and December.

What to see in Kampala

1. Gorilles de Bwindi (trek)
   Bwindi forest is home to a significant share of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and spending time with a family used to human presence is an unusually intense experience.
2. Source du Nil (Jinja, excursion)
   This is where the Nile begins its long journey to the Mediterranean, as it leaves Lake Victoria.
3. Tombes des Kabakas (Kasubi)
   The Kasubi Tombs hold the burial place of several kings of Buganda and were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
4. Mosquée nationale de l'Ouganda
   One of the largest mosques in the country, set on the hill of Old Kampala, it overlooks the capital and its corrugated iron roofs.
5. Musée de l'Ouganda
   Founded in 1908, it is the oldest museum in the country.
6. Marché d'Owino (St Balikuddembe)
   It is one of the largest open-air markets in East Africa, right in the heart of Kampala, where fabric sellers, clothing and shoe traders, household goods vendors and second-hand electronics dealers share the same dense maze of stalls.
7. Ndere Cultural Centre
   The centre is home to the Ndere Troupe, which presents traditional dance and music from several Ugandan communities in a setting designed for visitors.
8. Lac Victoria (Entebbe, plage)
   Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, feels here like a genuinely local place: the water stretches to the horizon, fishing boats come and go through the day, and the pace of the city slows right down.

A sample itinerary for Kampala, three days

Composed by Okela from the places in its database, with times. Yours takes your dates, pace and group into account.

Budget

Expect about €102 per person per day on site (accommodation, meals, transport and visits), depending on the comfort you choose. Okela shows the price of every step of your itinerary.

My Kampala itinerary, hour by hour

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