Kampala
Bustling Kampala makes a good introduction to Uganda. It’s a dynamic and engaging city, with several worthy attractions to keep you occupied for a couple of days. As the heartland of the Buganda kingdom, Kampala has a rich and colourful history, visible in several fascinating palaces and compounds from where the nation was run until the arrival of colonialism.
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Attraction in Kampala32° East Ugandan Arts Trust - Attraction in KampalaKampala Hindu Temple
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- Attraction in KampalaMakerere Art Gallery
- Attraction in KampalaMengo Palace
- Attraction in KampalaKasubi Tombs
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