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Kololo
hotelsUpscale hilltop district - embassies, expat cafes, restaurants. Where wealthy Kampalans live. Safe, quiet, tree-lined. Independence Monument. Best restaurants and nightlife. Tourist-friendly base.
Downtown / Central
hotelsChaotic city center - markets, old taxi park, colonial buildings. Where the action is. Owino Market massive. Loud, crowded, fascinating. Watch belongings! Real Kampala energy. Not for relaxation.
Bugolobi
hotelsResidential middle-class area - Village Mall, cafes, supermarkets. Calmer than downtown. Where local professionals live. Good restaurants, modern amenities. Less character but comfortable base.
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faq.subtitle Kampala
E-visa required for most - apply online before travel ($50 single entry). East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda+Kenya+Rwanda ($100, 90 days). Very easy process. Proof of yellow fever vaccination required.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - 8-10 hour drive or 1 hour flight to Kihihi. Permits $700 (cheaper than Rwanda's $1500!). Book months ahead through UWA. Life-changing experience. Usually combine with safari. The main reason people visit Uganda.
Risky! Accidents common. If you use them: use SafeBoda app (verified drivers), insist on helmet, agree price first, hold on tight. Fastest way through traffic but car is safer. Not recommended for new visitors or at night.
Yellow fever required - must show certificate on arrival. Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Malaria prophylaxis essential. Uganda is tropical - take health seriously. Visit travel clinic 6-8 weeks before.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Kampala
Use SafeBoda app for motorcycle taxis - verified drivers, fixed prices, helmets. Much safer than random boda-bodas. Download before arriving. Fastest way through Kampala's terrible traffic. Experience African city life.
Book gorilla permits early - $700 through Uganda Wildlife Authority (cheaper than Rwanda!). Best wildlife experience on Earth. Bwindi 8-10 hours away. Many combine with Queen Elizabeth safari. The reason to visit Uganda.
Visit source of the Nile in Jinja - 2 hours from Kampala. World's longest river starts at Lake Victoria. White water rafting, bungee jumping available. Great day trip or overnight. Where the Nile begins.
Try rolex (chapati egg roll - street food staple!), matoke (plantain), luwombo (stew in banana leaves), Nile beer, Ugandan coffee. Food hearty and cheap. Kololo for restaurants. Street food safe if cooked fresh.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
8,000 - 20,000 UGX
~14,000 $
Mid-range
30,000 - 80,000 UGX
~55,000 $
Fine dining
100,000 - 250,000 UGX
~175,000 $
Street Food
Local dish
3,000 - 10,000 UGX
~6,500 $
Drinks
Coffee
5,000 - 15,000 UGX
~10,000 $
Local beer
4,000 - 10,000 UGX
~7,000 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1,000 - 3,000 UGX
~2,000 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30,000 - 60,000 UGX / night
~45,000 $
Guesthouse
80,000 - 150,000 UGX / night
~115,000 $
Hotel 3★
200,000 - 400,000 UGX / night
~300,000 $
Hotel 5★
500,000 - 1,500,000 UGX / night
~1,000,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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common
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MTN MoMoAirtel Money
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Mobile money DOMINANT! MTN MoMo super app 2025 with virtual cards, bill payments, ticketing. Cards in hotels, upscale malls. Cash for markets, boda-bodas.
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Shilling (UGX). MOBILE MONEY POWERHOUSE! New MTN MoMo App Sept 2025 is SUPER APP: Virtual MoMo Card for online shopping/international transactions, bill payments (utilities, school fees, taxes), MoMo Advance instant credit, MoMo Ticketing with QR codes, instant receipts. Government agencies/NGOs use mobile wallets for aid distribution - transparent and trackable. Interoperability via national ID enables seamless wallet-to-bank transfers. East African fintech leader!
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10%
Tipping appreciated 10% in restaurants. Safari guides $10-20 per day per person. Hotel staff 10,000-20,000 UGX.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Kampala moderately safe but petty crime exists. Watch belongings, especially in markets. Boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) accidents common. Traffic chaotic. Avoid political gatherings. Most tourists safe with normal precautions. Locals friendly.