Uganda Travel Directory

Banda Hill

Banda hill can be accessed five kilometers on the Kampala Jinja highway. The hill formerly known as Bandabalogo is significant in Buganda history as Sekabaka Muteesa I had his palace here. It was here in 1862 that British explorer John […] [READ MORE »]

Kireka Hill

Ten kilometers from the city centre along Jinja Road is Kireka trading centre. The centre is at the base of Kireka hill, 4,189 feet. Previously an insignificant hill hosting the Seventh Day Adventist church headquarters, Kireka has gained prominence since […] [READ MORE »]

Mutundwe Hill

The top of this 4,312 feet hill is still virgin while at the foot various activities take place. It was originally designed by the colonial government as a purely residential area but today there are factories, schools, churches to name […] [READ MORE »]

Buziga Hill

Buziga, at 4,322 feet above sea level, is the second highest of Kampala’s hills. It is located off Ggaba road as you head to Ggaba landing site on Lake Victoria. Quiet and almost furthest from the city centre, Buziga hill […] [READ MORE »]

Mulago Hill

Mulago was derived from the word “omulago”, a type of medicine, kept on this hill, that was used by King Suna II for protection against spirits. The landmark on this 4,134 feet hill is Mulago Hospital. Built in 1917, Old […] [READ MORE »]