Things to Do in Kampala
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Kampala, Uganda — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO)
UNESCO-listed royal burial ground of Buganda kings. UGX 10,000 entry. Cultural + historical. 1 hour.
Uganda Museum
Small but excellent Uganda ethnography + natural history. UGX 15,000 entry. 90 min.
Craft Village + Nakumatt Market
Central Kampala markets — souvenirs, crafts, spices. Bargain hard. 1-2 hours.
Entebbe Botanical Gardens + Lake Victoria beaches
For short layovers: Entebbe itself has botanical gardens + Lake Victoria beaches — 15 min from EBB. Free + free entry.
Book tours + skip-the-line tickets
Compare tours + attractions in Kampala across GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Trip.com — free cancellation on most, and prices match direct booking.
Things to do in Kampala
Lock in a few experiences before you go — the good ones sell out.
Tours, tickets & day trips
Our pickGetYourGuide has the deepest catalogue for Kampala and free cancellation on most experiences — book now, decide later.
Browse KampalaJust need timed-entry attraction tickets? Try Tiqets.Want a private driver-guide? Trip.com Private Tours in Kampala.Eat here first
Matoke (steamed plantain, Uganda staple). Luwombo (steamed groundnut sauce). Katogo. Rolex (Ugandan omelette + chapati). Nyama choma (grilled meat). Ginger tea. Passion fruit.
Local tip
EBB is 40km SW of Kampala on Lake Victoria — the airport is at Entebbe (a separate lake town), NOT Kampala itself. Uber/Bolt available at EBB but pricey (USD 21-40). SafeBoda (motorbike-taxi app) is popular Kampala option — cheap + fast but not for luggage. For short 3-6h layovers: stay at Entebbe (botanical gardens + lakeside are 15 min from airport). For 12+ hours: worth the trip to Kampala for Uganda Museum + Craft Village. Note: Uganda drives on LEFT.
Where to stay
Hotels across Kampala — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.