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Entebbe in a Day: What to Do Before or After Your Flight
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Entebbe in a Day: What to Do Before or After Your Flight

What to do in Entebbe in a day — botanical gardens, the wildlife centre, lakeside beaches and fresh tilapia — the perfect calm start or finish to a Uganda trip by the airport.

Samuel Gianni·Jun 4, 2026· 11 min
Day Trips from Kampala: 8 Escapes Within 3 Hours
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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.

Samuel Gianni·Jun 2, 2026· 13 min
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Kampala's Old Town & Markets
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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 Gianni·Jun 2, 2026· 12 min
Things to Do in Kampala: The Local's Master List
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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 Gianni·Jun 2, 2026· 14 min
Where to Stay in Kampala: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
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Where to Stay in Kampala: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

Where to stay in Kampala, explained hill by hill. Real 2026 prices, honest pros and cons for Kololo, Nakasero, Kamwokya, Naguru, Bukoto, Kabalagala and more.

Samuel Gianni·Jun 2, 2026· 13 min
48 Hours in Kampala: A Local's Honest Itinerary
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48 Hours in Kampala: A Local's Honest Itinerary

Skip the hotel concierge. Here's how a Kampalan actually spends a weekend — from rolex breakfasts in Wandegeya to last-call jazz in Kamwokya.

Mariam Najjemba·May 20, 2026· 9 min
Jinja in 48 Hours: Rafting, Bungee, and the Best Sunset Spot
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Jinja in 48 Hours: Rafting, Bungee, and the Best Sunset Spot

A weekend playbook for the adventure capital — including the riverside bar nobody tells tourists about.

Brian Mukasa·May 10, 2026· 7 min
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