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Amapiano Fridays

Kololo · Amapiano
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Rooftop Sundowner

Bugolobi · Rooftop
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30
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Afro-House Warehouse

Industrial Area · Afro-house
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Live Band Sundays

Muyenga · Live band
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Also on HIVE Stays near the action Experiences outside the city
Updated live · Kampala time

It's Monday in Kampala.

Here's what's moving tonight.

Eat tonight

Café Javas, Kamwokya

Comfort food

Quiet booths, a proper rolex, the kind of coffee that fixes a Monday.

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Out tonight

Industry Night at Bubbles O'Leary

Low-key bar

Locals' Monday — half-price pints and an unofficial pool tournament.

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Swarm forming

Kampala Food Walk · Tomorrow 6pm

2 spots left

Mariam takes 6 travelers through 4 street-food stops in Wandegeya.

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Swarms · crews forming

Don't go out alone. Join a swarm.

A swarm is 4–12 people doing the same thing — a night out, a shared stay, a weekend trip. One prepaid price covers entry, drinks and the crew. Show up solo, leave with a group chat.

Kampala Nightlife Crawl
Trip swarm
3
spots

Kampala Nightlife Crawl

Fri 5 Jun · 2 nights
SAMUEL GIANNI
Hosted by
SAMUEL GIANNI
$85
all inclusive
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Sipi Falls Weekend
Trip swarm
5
spots

Sipi Falls Weekend

Sat 13 Jun · 2 days
Aisha Namutebi
Hosted by
Aisha Namutebi
$145
all inclusive
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Murchison Falls 3-Day
Trip swarm
2
spots

Murchison Falls 3-Day

Wed 17 Jun · 3 days
Daniel Okello
Hosted by
Daniel Okello
$320
all inclusive
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Bwindi Gorilla Trek
Trip swarm
4
spots

Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Mon 22 Jun · 4 days
Ruth Tumukunde
Hosted by
Ruth Tumukunde
$850
all inclusive
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Lake Bunyonyi Chill
Trip swarm
7
spots

Lake Bunyonyi Chill

Fri 26 Jun · 3 days
Patrick Ssemwogerere
Hosted by
Patrick Ssemwogerere
$180
all inclusive
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Jinja Adrenaline Weekend
Trip swarm
1
spots

Jinja Adrenaline Weekend

Sat 4 Jul · 2 days
Brian Mukasa
Hosted by
Brian Mukasa
$135
all inclusive
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Stays · after the night

Crash spots near the action.

Hostels, hotels and Airbnbs a short boda ride from the party — vetted by hosts who actually go out.

Acacia Villa 256
🔥 Near the actionfront yard

Acacia Villa 256

4.1
Kamwokya, Kampala
$14
/ night
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Bushpig Backpackers
🔥 Near the actionfront entrance

Bushpig Backpackers

4.9
Kololo, Kampala
$20
/ night
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Experiences · off the grid

Leave the city. Come back with stories.

Gorillas in Bwindi, the Nile in Jinja, Murchison's falls — multi-day trips run by Ugandan-owned operators, priced in full.

Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi
4
days

Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi

Trek the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, then unwind on the terraced islands of Lake Bunyonyi — Uganda's most iconic wildlife encounter paired with its most serene lake. 4 days, fully guided.

Gorilla permitLodgesPrivate 4×4All meals
From
$1,250 – $1,650
DetailsBook
Murchison Falls Safari
2
days

Murchison Falls Safari

Stand beside the most powerful waterfall on earth, then track lions, elephants and giraffes on game drives and a Nile boat cruise. Uganda's classic savanna safari, in 2 fast days from Kampala.

Park feesLodgePrivate 4×4All meals
From
$720 – $980
DetailsBook
Murchison Falls NP & Rhino Tracking Safari
3
days

Murchison Falls NP & Rhino Tracking Safari

Take on the mighty Murchison Falls with game drives and a Nile cruise, then track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa on the way home. The only Ugandan safari that pairs rhinos with the Big Four.

Park feesRhino trekkingLodgePrivate 4×4
From
$650 – $720
DetailsBook
Northern Circuit · Kidepo
6
days

Northern Circuit · Kidepo

Uganda's most remote park. Karamoja culture, Narus Valley game drives, and Apoka sundowners.

Charter flightCultural visitAll mealsLodge
From
$1,890 – $2,350
DetailsBook
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The Hive Journal

Guides, stories & the tea.

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The Complete Guide to Kampala Nightlife
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The Complete Guide to Kampala Nightlife

The complete 2026 guide to Kampala nightlife — the districts, the lounges driving the amapiano and afrobeats wave, the expat bars, costs and safety. Mapped by locals.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni·Jun 2· 13 min read
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Where Kampala's Creatives Actually Hang Out: Poetry, Anime, Art & Comedy Nights

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Day Trips from Kampala: 8 Escapes Within 3 HoursCity Guides

Day Trips from Kampala: 8 Escapes Within 3 Hours

The 8 best day trips from Kampala within 3 hours — shoebills at Mabamba, chimps at Ngamba, the Source of the Nile, rhinos at Ziwa and more, with real drive times and costs.

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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kampala's Old Town & MarketsCity Guides

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kampala's Old Town & Markets

A self-guided walking tour of Kampala's old town and markets — a step-by-step route through the mosque, Nakasero, the Old Taxi Park and Owino, with a map, tips and costs.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni· 12 min
The Best Safari Lodges Near Bwindi, Murchison & Queen ElizabethSafaris

The Best Safari Lodges Near Bwindi, Murchison & Queen Elizabeth

The best safari lodges near Bwindi, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth — budget, mid-range and luxury picks with real 2026 prices, and why location beats luxury.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni· 13 min
Airbnb vs Hotel vs Lodge in Uganda: Which Should You Book?Long Reads

Airbnb vs Hotel vs Lodge in Uganda: Which Should You Book?

Airbnb, hotel, guesthouse or safari lodge in Uganda? An honest comparison of cost, location, safety and the local catches — so you book the right type of stay.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni· 10 min
Things to Do in Kampala: The Local's Master ListCity Guides

Things to Do in Kampala: The Local's Master List

The local's master list of things to do in Kampala — mosques, royal tombs, markets, lake trips, food and nightlife — with real entry fees and how to plan each day.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni· 14 min
Best Hostels in Kampala for Backpackers and Solo TravelersBudget Tips

Best Hostels in Kampala for Backpackers and Solo Travelers

The best hostels and budget stays in Kampala for backpackers and solo travelers — real 2026 prices, neighborhoods, amenities and who each one suits. Local picks.

Samuel GianniSamuel Gianni· 12 min
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