Places worth the detour in Uganda
Uganda has 47 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 10 kinds — the biggest group is parks, canyons & rock formations (18). The best known is Lake Victoria. 31 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Uganda 18
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Uganda 9
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Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Christian basilica in Namugongo, Uganda
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Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic shrine and minor basilica in Uganda
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Gulu
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic Cathedral in Gulu, Uganda
Waterfalls in Uganda 7
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Aruu Falls
Waterfalls · Hidden gem
Waterfalls on the Agago River in Pader district in northern Uganda
Volcanoes, geysers & hot springs in Uganda 3
Castles, palaces & forts in Uganda 3
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Twekobe Palace
Castles & palaces · 20th century · Hidden gem
Official residence of the Kabaka of Buganda within the palace grounds (Lubiri)
Museums & galleries in Uganda 2
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Uganda 2
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National Botanical Gardens (Uganda)
Parks & gardens · Hidden gem
Botanic gardens and nature park in Entebbe, Uganda
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Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Protected forest reserve in Bushenyi, western Uganda
Ancient & archaeological sites in Uganda 1
Monuments & statues in Uganda 1
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Kasubi Tombs
Monuments & statues · Renowned
Grass thatched round house containing the tombs and insignia of Mutesa I, and three northern subsequent rulers of Buganda
