"There are so many reasons to explore Uganda's capital before heading out on safari. Most visitors landing in Uganda skip Kampala and head straight for the untamed upcountry for up-close encounters with elephants and mountain gorillas. Yet the capital city's dusty urban sprawl-set among seven green hills dotted with terracotta red roofs and traditional Ganda huts peeking out from tropical tangles of mango trees-is more than worthy of exploration."
"Kampala has since blossomed into East Africa's hub of commerce, culture, and creativity-a colorful blur of "old meets new," where boda-boda motorbikes weave through throngs of street sellers hawking their wares and a lively all-night scene pulses with energy until the sun comes up. Amid the chaos, Kampala still offers pockets of tranquillity that invite visitors to pause and take it all in, including peaceful parks, tucked-away lakeside spots and historical sites like the Kasubi Tombs-a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
Most visitors landing in Uganda skip Kampala and travel directly to the upcountry for close encounters with elephants and mountain gorillas. Kampala sits atop seven green hills, with terracotta roofs and traditional Ganda huts amid mango trees. Once the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, the city was named for roaming impala and endured British colonialism and Idi Amin's brutal rule before emerging resilient after 1980s upheaval. Kampala has blossomed into East Africa's commerce, culture, and creativity hub, where boda-boda motorbikes, street sellers, and an all-night scene coexist with tranquil parks, lakeside spots and historical sites such as the Kasubi Tombs. The Uganda National Mosque, completed in 2007 with Libyan support, hosts large Friday prayers and features a 272-step minaret.
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