The Top 20 Attractions in Uganda
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Uganda. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Uganda is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
It is the startpoint of the Gorilla Trekking.
The cost of entry goes to the protection of gorillas and other wildlife.
It's worth supporting.
The cost of entry goes to the protection of gorillas and other wildlife.
It's worth supporting.
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EN: A narrow, almost invisible path leads from the ranger camp to the swamp and offers wonderful views of the rainforest. Because of the forest elephants that live here, it …
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An insanely powerful waterfall, the strongest in the world.
The Nile enters Egypt downstream from Jinja and squeezes through a 7m hole between rocks with a fall of over 40m.
Definitely worth a visit
The Nile enters Egypt downstream from Jinja and squeezes through a 7m hole between rocks with a fall of over 40m.
Definitely worth a visit
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The Buhoma region lies on the northern side of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and is one of four tracking regions. Other trails have been developed in this sector, including …
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Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of …
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Confluence points are geographical points where integer lines of latitude and longitude intersect; at this point the equator (the zeroth parallel) intersects 30 degrees east longitude, so it has the …
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The National Mosque is the largest Islamic place of worship in Uganda.
It is also called the Gaddafi Mosque because the former Libyan leader financed its construction.
From the minaret you have a great view of Kampala
It is also called the Gaddafi Mosque because the former Libyan leader financed its construction.
From the minaret you have a great view of Kampala
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This short trail from the UWA office to the waterfalls is always worth it.
Walking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is exciting and very educational, if you have the right guide …
Walking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is exciting and very educational, if you have the right guide …
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A stone's throw from the ferry port to Entebbe you will find several hotels and camping spots. We slept with our tent camp on a field on the edge of …
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is always worth a visit.
There are so many trails to hike, the gorillas to track and bird watching.
For foreigners the conservation fee (or entrance fee) is $40.
There are so many trails to hike, the gorillas to track and bird watching.
For foreigners the conservation fee (or entrance fee) is $40.
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