Best Cities to Visit in Uganda

One of the top destinations you shouldn’t miss in Africa is Uganda. This appealing nation hides in the eastern region of the continent. It has many enchanting places for you to explore.

If your reason for a trip to Uganda is a city tour make sure to include these three cities on your bucket list. They have a lot to delve into before you depart for your home country.

Kampala

Situated a few kilometers from Entebbe airport, Kampala is the capital of Uganda. This lively city is the starting point for most things in the country including trips to upcountry areas. If you are coming from abroad, you can easily get to Kampala by taxicab.

With its business centers, commercial buildings, residential areas, entertainment areas, tourist spots, and weekend getaways, Kampala is an ideal place to be for some beautiful moments.

Jinja

Renowned as the home to the source of the Nile, Jinja is a must-see. It packs plenty into a traveler’s itinerary. It is situated in the eastern part of Uganda.

Adding to a wide range of attractions, this place will spoil you with several thrilling activities and fascinating lodging facilities. The main allures in this area include the plunging waterfalls like Busowoko, Bujagali, and Itanda fall, the shores of Lake Victoria, the River Nile, and more.

While in Jinja for a holiday make sure to participate in mind-blowing activities like White water rafting, water sliding at Nile river explorers, tubing the Nile, kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horse riding, and Zip lining in the Mabira forest.

Fort portal

To the western part of Uganda is Fort portal, one of the cleanest cities in the nation. It is surrounded by many tourist attractions.

Therefore it is no surprise that travelers base from here and explore the nearby allures like Kibale forest national park, Bigodi wetland, Amabere ganyinamwiru, the royal palace of Tooro kingdom, and more. From Kampala, you can reach this iconic place by road transport means.

It takes not less than 3 hours to get there in a well-conditioned vehicle. The time taken depends on the speed used, road traffic, and the number of stopovers. People use public means like taxis and buses. If you prefer private transport, don’t wait to order a special cab.