12-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kampala

  1. Day 1: Uganda Museum
    20 minutes (4.6 km) from Entebbe Int. Airport

    Learn about Uganda's culture and history

  2. Day 2: Ndere Centre
    40 minutes (11km) from Uganda Museum

    Experience traditional Ugandan music and dance

  3. Day 3: Bugolobi Market
    25 minutes (6.3 km) from Ndere Centre

    Experience local Ugandan market culture

  4. Day 4: Baha'i Temple
    20 minutes (6.7 km) from Bugolobi Market

    Visit the only Baha'i temple in Africa

  5. Day 5: Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
    40 minutes (15.7 km) from Baha'i Temple

    See Uganda's wildlife up close

  6. Day 6: Gaddafi National Mosque
    25 minutes (10.1 km) from Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

    Marvel at the largest mosque in Uganda

  7. Day 7: Lake Victoria Beaches
    35 minutes (23.4 km) from Gaddafi National Mosque

    Relax on the beaches of Africa's largest lake

  8. Day 8: Kasubi Tombs
    25 minutes (11.3 km) from Lake Victoria Beaches

    Explore the historical burial site of Buganda kings

  9. Day 9: Uganda Martyrs Shrine
    30 minutes (12 km) from Kasubi Tombs

    Learn about the history of Christianity in Uganda

  10. Day 10: Namirembe Cathedral
    15 minutes (5.5 km) from Uganda Martyrs Shrine

    Visit a historic cathedral and enjoy its views

  11. Day 11: Zoo
    25 minutes (11.3 km) from Namirembe Cathedral

    Have fun with the animals at Uganda's only zoo

  12. Day 12: Mabira Forest Reserve
    45 minutes (56.4 km) from Zoo

    Enjoy nature activities in Uganda's largest forest reserve

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Uganda Museum (2-3 hours, UGX 10,000)
  • Ndere Centre (3-4 hours, UGX 40,000)
  • Bugolobi Market (1-2 hours, variable costs)
  • Baha'i Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (3-4 hours, UGX 20,000)
  • Gaddafi National Mosque (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Lake Victoria Beaches (variable time, variable costs)
  • Kasubi Tombs (2-3 hours, UGX 50,000)
  • Uganda Martyrs Shrine (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Namirembe Cathedral (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Zoo (3-4 hours, UGX 25,000)
  • Mabira Forest Reserve (4-6 hours, UGX 30,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: UGX 225,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a safari at Murchison Falls National Park or an adventure in Jinja - the adventure capital of East Africa. If you have less time, eliminate some activities or reduce the time spent at each activity to prioritize your must-see attractions.

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