Places worth the detour in Kampala
12 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Kampala, Uganda, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (7). Best known: Kasubi Tombs. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 12, ranked 12
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Kasubi Tombs
Built landmarks · Renowned
Grass thatched round house containing the tombs and insignia of Mutesa I, and three northern subsequent rulers of Buganda
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3.Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Christian basilica in Namugongo, Uganda
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5.Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic shrine and minor basilica in Uganda
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7.Namirembe Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Anglican Cathedral in Kampala, Uganda
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11.Independence Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue representing Uganda's independence in 1962
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12.Uganda Martyrs Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
The Uganda Martyrs Museum in Namugongo is a renowned faith-based and pilgrimage-based tourist site located in Uganda. It commemorates the 25 Christian converts…
