Guidebook for Kampala
Essentials
Tuskys Supermarket (Ntinda)
Ntinda RoadCapital Shoppers City
Stretcher RoadArts & Culture
Daudi Karungi more or less single handedly started the contemporary art scene in Uganda with this Kamwokya Gallery.
Afriart Gallery
110 Kenneth DaleDaudi Karungi more or less single handedly started the contemporary art scene in Uganda with this Kamwokya Gallery.
Umoja Art Gallery
91 Kira RdJust a short walk from Afriart - another interesting place with some great work.
This hidden gem is the place to find traditional music and dances from tribes all over East Africa - they have shows at 7pm 3 or 4 times a week, and it's just a short walk away.
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I-Centre yeNdere
Ntinda - Kisaasi RoadThis hidden gem is the place to find traditional music and dances from tribes all over East Africa - they have shows at 7pm 3 or 4 times a week, and it's just a short walk away.
Shopping
Banana Boat
Yusuf Lule RoadBest place for arts and crafts
A short walk from Banana Boat down Bukoto Road, with bottles cut in half to make glasses, and lots of things made from African wax print fabrics
Good Glass
44 Bukoto StA short walk from Banana Boat down Bukoto Road, with bottles cut in half to make glasses, and lots of things made from African wax print fabrics
Parks & Nature
The closest forest is half way to Jinja - with a famous place selling chicken-on-a-stick and some camping grounds, and you can rent a few (probably ageing) bicycles.
Mabira Forest Integrated Community Organisation
P.O.Box 329, Lugazi Kampala-Jinja RoadThe closest forest is half way to Jinja - with a famous place selling chicken-on-a-stick and some camping grounds, and you can rent a few (probably ageing) bicycles.
There's no trail here, but these people organise wildlife walks at weekends that you can join.
Uganda Wildlife Society
3rd Floor, Plot 1521 Mawanda Road, Kamwokya/P.O. Box 7422 Mawanda RdThere's no trail here, but these people organise wildlife walks at weekends that you can join.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Kisementi - something for most tastes.
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Kisementi
12 Bukoto StThere are bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Kisementi - something for most tastes.
Food Scene
It's hard to get good bread in Kampala - but I usually get it from Brood, and the nearest branch is in Acacia Mall, Kisementi, which is good for lots of things.
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Acacia Mall
Sturrock RoadIt's hard to get good bread in Kampala - but I usually get it from Brood, and the nearest branch is in Acacia Mall, Kisementi, which is good for lots of things.
Great for brunch, and they have a farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
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Prunes
8 Wampewo AveGreat for brunch, and they have a farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
Entertainment & Activities
The National Theatre (not the polling station but that's what I found on google maps) has lots of events, comedy, music, theatre, and is worth checking out.
National Theatre Polling Station
Said Barre AvenueThe National Theatre (not the polling station but that's what I found on google maps) has lots of events, comedy, music, theatre, and is worth checking out.
Sometimes you just want popcorn and a movie.
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Century Cinemax Acacia Mall
Sometimes you just want popcorn and a movie.