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Kampala is the capital city of Uganda. With a population of 1,208,544 (2002), it is the largest city in Uganda. It is located in the district of Kampala.

Kampala is a very populated city with not so good roads. The recent visit of the Queen caused the government to work on some of the feeder roads including Entebbe-Kampala highway.

Most every one speaks English since it is the national language. People are vey friendly and helpful. Most international foods are served at restaurants, international hotel chains like Sheraton and Serena exist, transportation includes self drive, public transport and taxis.

Kampala has many international chain hotels, and great restaurants. People are very hospitable and friendly. Kampala is said to be located on seven major hills, but if you are there you find it has over 21 hills all very beautifully green. Some of these hills include Kololo, Kibuli, Kasubi, Nakasero, Mengo, Naguru, Ntinda, Namirembe, Rubaga, Muyenga, Nsambya and many others.

Kampala is home to the famous Makerere University - Africa's finest institution of higer learning and is also the head quarters of the East African development bank

Popular Hotels in Kampala

  1. Sheraton Hotel
  2. Real Africa Guest House
  3. Cassia Lodge
  1. Riverside Guest House
  2. Backpackers Hostel
  3. Hotel Mansy
  1. Hotel Africana
  2. Serena Hotel
  3. Metropole Hotel
  1. Mosa Court Apartments
  2. Sheraton Hotel
  3. Speke Hotel

Kampala Travel Blogs

The street of Kampala and the changes that have taken place
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Apr 13, 2008 – Aug 20, 2008
She was voted the WORLD"S GREATEST MUM by all her children, grand children, neighbors, uncles, aunties, teachers, priests, strangers and all . . . how can you possibly dispute that huh? Lets see! Having one child each year for over a decade, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry everyday for over three …
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My Arrival in Africa
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Feb 22, 2008
   It was around 10pm in nearly pitch black darkness when my plane touched down on what seemed a very dimmly lit runway in  Entebbe, Uganda.  As I walked off the plane onto the tarmac I was greeted by a starry night sky, a slightly chilly, but refreashing breeze, and an unfamili…
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A celebration of life and Desire
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Jan 01, 2000 – Oct 18, 2009
Uganda -› Namugongo, Uganda -› …
I was born and raised in a typical Ugandan/ African family of more than 10 siblings. It was always fun and sometimes trying. What I remember as a child was always the noise and laughter as we teased each other or retold silly stories. My brothers Dickson and Jimmy had a knack for beginning a story …
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