Kampala
Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.
Must-see attractions in East Africa
Southeastern Tanzania
If you have time, make your way up Bismarck Hill, rising up behind the Old Boma, for some views.
Northeastern Tanzania
The architecturally intriguing St Anthony's Cathedral is set just back from the waterfront.
Nairobi
It's always worth checking what's going on at this watering hole in the park's south.
Southwestern Uganda
The reputed birthplace of King Ndahura, this small cave offers more cultural significance than natural wonder. The water dripping from the roof is milky…
Kampala
Located on the outskirts of town, royal prisoners were starved in the prison ditch during the upheavals of 1888–89. Kabaka Kalema killed 30 of his…
Northern Kenya
This sanctuary, home to zebras, impalas and other wildlife, once completely surrounded the town. Today it only covers a small patch of land around what's…
Lamu Island
In the late 1800s, before the British decided to nip German expansion into Tanganyika in the bud, the Germans regarded Lamu as an ideal base from which to…
Northern Kenya
Standing on a bluff above the lake several kilometres north of town, this museum covers the history and cultures of northern Kenya. The rooms contain lots…
Fort Portal
These royal tombs, 4km south of town, make for a peaceful excursion. While from outside it’s not much to look at, if you can find the caretaker he’ll let…
Kenya
There’s a series of faded exhibits, desultory stuffed and mounted wildlife and a small but informative section concerning the clothing, weapons, and…
Northeastern Tanzania
The goal of this recently declared ‘park’ is to protect the local population of prehistoric coelacanth fish. The temporary headquarters are in Kigombe…
Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar's presidential palace was originally designed by British architect John Sinclair as the British Residency in 1903. Today it is not open to…
Central Tanzania
Even at the old price of Tsh500, this rather forlorn collection of rock samples and geological information wasn’t a big draw. If you’re a fanatical rock…
Northern Tanzania
This dusty and poorly curated collection of butterflies, birds and insects wouldn't be worth visiting were it not for the poachers' snares on display – a…
Northern Kenya
Established in 2013, and immediately to the east of Marsabit, this conservancy has a lot of potential and there's more wildlife around here than many…
Kenya
The scoutmaster’s grave is tucked behind St Peter's Church, facing Mt Kenya and marked with the Scouts trail sign for ‘I have gone home’. His more famous…
Zanzibar Town
Sitting quietly on Kaunda Rd, surrounded by decaying and overgrown gardens, Victoria Hall housed the legislative council during the British era. It's now…
Kenya
With a bit of TLC, this could be an amazing tourist attraction. Unfortunately, at the moment you'll be greeted by touts looking for money and a polluted…
Kampala
The Buganda royal tombs are located 4km from the Wamala tombs. Though it offers little to visitors, you can arrange a guided visit at Kasubi Tombs.
Mombasa
The Christian Holy Ghost Cathedral is a very European hunk of neo-Gothic buttressed architecture, with massive fans in the walls to cool its former…
Southern Highlands
Next to the police station, this rugged stone obelisk is a memorial to those who died in the Maji Maji Uprising between 1905 and 1907.
Nairobi
The main Catholic church in the city, this is a key downtown landmark and one of Nairobi's most important churches.
Nairobi
An important landmark overlooking Uhuru Park, All Saints Cathedral is the city's premier Anglican house of worship.
Zanzibar Town
It's no longer a working cinema, but the grand old Cine Afrique is an art deco gem and a significant landmark.
Nairobi
This forest parkland just north of Karen has walking trails, but walking here alone is not recommended.
Zanzibar Town
A venerable landmark on the waterfront, and popular meeting spot for passengers taking boat rides.
Burundi
Vying with another small spring in Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda for title of the source of the Nile (the truth of the matter is that there's no…
Burundi
The Chutes de la Karera is the collective name for the four beautiful waterfalls near Rutana. The prettiest is the cascade Nyakai I where you park your…
Burundi
This is the most accessible, and popular, national park, as Bujumbura is just 15km away. It's a wetland environment, and provides a habitat for hippos,…
Burundi
This small zoo won't win the approval of animal rights activists. In fact, it probably won't win approval from many people at all. Currently it houses a…
La Pierre de Livingstone et Stanley
Burundi
This large rock allegedly marks the spot where the infamous 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' encounter between Livingstone and Stanley took place on 25…
Burundi
The largest rainforest in Burundi is contiguous with Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda, and is believed to still be home to hundreds of colobus monkeys…
Burundi
The Musée National de Gitega, although unlikely to enthrall you, is the best museum Burundi has to offer. The one-room hall has a dusty collection of…
Burundi
In the east of the country, Parc National de la Ruvubu, is the largest, and least visited, national park in Burundi, although the recent creation of some…
Burundi
This covered market is the largest in Burundi and is an interesting place to poke around in, with its maze-like corridors and closet-sized stalls. The…
