Kampala travel guide

Kampala Tourism | Kampala Guide

You're Going to Love Kampala

With 1,35 million inhabitants, Kampala is the most populous city in Uganda. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kampala has to offer.

When to visit Kampala

Kampala in June
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kampala in June
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kampala in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is May, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 179 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kampala, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Kampala

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 34 km from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 34 km from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Airports near Kampala

Airlines serving Kampala

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kampala

From 5-star hotels such as the Kampala Serena Hotel to great affordable options like the Forest Cottages, Kampala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kampala

Most booked hotels in Kampala

Kampala Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Fairway Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Speke Resort Munyonyo
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£166+
Speke Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Kampala

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.93 and £18.57.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.93 and £18.57.