Jacky’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Recommended for Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Gym, Medical Services
Bugolobi is bordered by Nakawa and Mbuya to the north, Mutungo to the east, Kitintale and Luzira to the southeast, Muyenga to the south and southeast, and Kampala's Industrial Area to the northwest. The road distance between Bugolobi and the central business district of Kampala is approximately 7 kilometres.
The commercial and residential real estate in the neighborhood is largely upscale particularly uphill. One gets immediate access to dining, nightlife, business, shopping etc in Bugolobi.
There's a shopping mall with the International Food chain KFC, Caffesserie, a high-end restaurant popular with foreigners (another branch is found at Acacia mall, which is a very short drive away), Shoprite supermarket (South African chain store), Bakery & Coffee shop, bookstore, hair & nails salon, several banks & cashpoints for visa & mastercard, dance studio (aerobics, zumba classes), lounge bar, wine bar etc
For the health conscious, there's quite a number of gyms, the biggest is found at the Silver Springs Hotel, Espace Gym & Spa, a large state of the art gym with a huge swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and spa services.
Bugolobi has a local market with daily fresh produce too.This is found in an area locally named Middle East, and right next to it are several bars, restaurants, local stores and offices. This whole area is quite lively and vibrant all day till late.Several metres from it is the Village mall shopping centre, a luxury boutique hotel, Le Bourganville, a medical centre, and the popular Shell Service Centre (motor vehicle maintenance, fuel) and a small convinience store, Shell Select.
Bugoloobi
Bugolobi is bordered by Nakawa and Mbuya to the north, Mutungo to the east, Kitintale and Luzira to the southeast, Muyenga to the south and southeast, and Kampala's Industrial Area to the northwest. The road distance between Bugolobi and the central business district of Kampala is approximately 7 kilometres.
The commercial and residential real estate in the neighborhood is largely upscale particularly uphill. One gets immediate access to dining, nightlife, business, shopping etc in Bugolobi.
There's a shopping mall with the International Food chain KFC, Caffesserie, a high-end restaurant popular with foreigners (another branch is found at Acacia mall, which is a very short drive away), Shoprite supermarket (South African chain store), Bakery & Coffee shop, bookstore, hair & nails salon, several banks & cashpoints for visa & mastercard, dance studio (aerobics, zumba classes), lounge bar, wine bar etc
For the health conscious, there's quite a number of gyms, the biggest is found at the Silver Springs Hotel, Espace Gym & Spa, a large state of the art gym with a huge swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and spa services.
Bugolobi has a local market with daily fresh produce too.This is found in an area locally named Middle East, and right next to it are several bars, restaurants, local stores and offices. This whole area is quite lively and vibrant all day till late.Several metres from it is the Village mall shopping centre, a luxury boutique hotel, Le Bourganville, a medical centre, and the popular Shell Service Centre (motor vehicle maintenance, fuel) and a small convinience store, Shell Select.
Since the 1950s, before Uganda's Independence, Kololo has been an upscale residential area because of its central location in the city and to the views from the hill. Kololo is a popular location for diplomatic missions to Uganda, housing more than a dozen embassies and ambassadors' residences.
During the 2000s, hotels, banks, hospitals, and other corporate entities began to infiltrate the hill, mainly to serve those who reside there, away from the noise and traffic congestion in the central business district located on the neighboring Nakasero Hill.
Kololo is a hub for good nightlife, amazing food and access to stress-free shopping. The 18-hole golf course at Kampala Golf Club sprawls through the valley that hugs Kololo’s lush hill and is a hangout for elite Ugandans and successful foreign businessmen and development workers.
Kololo
Since the 1950s, before Uganda's Independence, Kololo has been an upscale residential area because of its central location in the city and to the views from the hill. Kololo is a popular location for diplomatic missions to Uganda, housing more than a dozen embassies and ambassadors' residences.
During the 2000s, hotels, banks, hospitals, and other corporate entities began to infiltrate the hill, mainly to serve those who reside there, away from the noise and traffic congestion in the central business district located on the neighboring Nakasero Hill.
Kololo is a hub for good nightlife, amazing food and access to stress-free shopping. The 18-hole golf course at Kampala Golf Club sprawls through the valley that hugs Kololo’s lush hill and is a hangout for elite Ugandans and successful foreign businessmen and development workers.
Sightseeing
Recommended Sight Seeing of Uganda to appreciate why it is referred to as the Pearl of Africa
Entebbe is a lovely town built on the shores of Lake Victoria, and is home to the country's International Airport, and the State House, the official residence of the President of Uganda.. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if one is flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere.
Entebbe is mostly famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued.Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue.
Entebbe is approximately 30 minutes drive away from the Capital city, Kampala.
8 locals recommend
Entebbe
Entebbe is a lovely town built on the shores of Lake Victoria, and is home to the country's International Airport, and the State House, the official residence of the President of Uganda.. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if one is flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere.
Entebbe is mostly famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued.Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue.
Entebbe is approximately 30 minutes drive away from the Capital city, Kampala.
Jinja is one of the most scenic towns in Uganda. It is located in Eastern Uganda and its only two hour's drive from Kampala. Jinja city is also blessed with rich history and culture to explore on your Uganda safari tour.The source of the Nile, at Coronation Park, is marked by a garden and a monument honoring British explorer John Hanning Speke. Owen Falls Dam and Bujagali Dam both span the Nile. Further north on the river, Itanda Falls is known for its white-water rapids. East of Jinja, on Lake Victoria, Samuka Island is home to birdlife, including little egrets.
15 locals recommend
Jinja
Jinja is one of the most scenic towns in Uganda. It is located in Eastern Uganda and its only two hour's drive from Kampala. Jinja city is also blessed with rich history and culture to explore on your Uganda safari tour.The source of the Nile, at Coronation Park, is marked by a garden and a monument honoring British explorer John Hanning Speke. Owen Falls Dam and Bujagali Dam both span the Nile. Further north on the river, Itanda Falls is known for its white-water rapids. East of Jinja, on Lake Victoria, Samuka Island is home to birdlife, including little egrets.
which means the place of many small birds is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. It is wildly claimed that Lake Bunyonyi is infact Wakanda, from the movie Black Panther. The Lake is found in the South western part of Uganda between Kabale and Kisoro and borders Rwanda. It is the perfect place to wind down after gorilla trekking from the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas
8 locals recommend
Lake Bunyonyi
which means the place of many small birds is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. It is wildly claimed that Lake Bunyonyi is infact Wakanda, from the movie Black Panther. The Lake is found in the South western part of Uganda between Kabale and Kisoro and borders Rwanda. It is the perfect place to wind down after gorilla trekking from the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas
19 locals recommend
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas
Kampala
Capital City
City advice
Getting around
Motorcycles (boda boda ) are the fastest
Recommend using Safe boda & Uber boda , please wear a helmet at all times!
Uber rides are very affordable too!
Customs and culture
Best to avoid public displays of affection i.e kissing
It's ok to hug & hold hands though!
What to pack
Lightweight clothing
Carry a sweater/fleece/light jacket for cooler weather particularly in higher altitudes. For footwear, sandals are appropriate, also recommended are comfortable walking shoes or boots for trails.
There is a warmer period from December to March, more noticeable in the north, and a cooler period from June to September.
It's mostly pleasantly warm all year round in Uganda.