[2025 Kampala Attraction] Travel Guide for Uganda National Mosque (Updated Mar)

Embarking on the journey to East Africa, I unknowingly arrived at the third stop - Uganda It is really hard to describe the twists and turns along the way. Enter Uganda by land from Nakuru, Kenya There were many problems along the way, including two flat tires and changing cars five times. After a full 24 hours, we finally arrived in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Although Kampala is not a popular mainstream tourist city I still found many special attractions worth visiting. ✨One-day tour route ✅In the morning, go to the Central Mosque in Kampala. The mosque is the largest in East Africa and was built with funding from Libya. Tickets are 25,000 Ugandan shillings and turbans will be provided at the door. The indoor area needs to be visited with a guide. It is strongly recommended to climb to the top of the tower. Standing on it, you can overlook the entire Kampala. The city's bustling and slightly messy scene is in full view, which is particularly shocking! ✅Then we took a taxi directly to the Uganda Museum. This is really the most retro museum I have ever visited. As soon as I entered, it felt like I had traveled back to the last century. Here you can gain an in-depth understanding of Uganda's history. The ticket price is 15,000 Ugandan shillings. There is currently an ape exhibition in the museum, which is well worth a look. Don't forget to visit the traditional Ugandan buildings outdoors🏠. ✅At noon, we had lunch at the popular Cafe Javas, and then took a taxi to Namirembe Cathedral in the wealthy area. Once we got there, it felt like we had entered a completely different world. Maybe because it is located in the mountains, even the air has become exceptionally fresh. The entrance fee to visit the interior of the church is 10,000 Ugandan shillings. ✅In the evening, you can go to St Mary's Cathedral Rubaga, a Catholic church located on Mount Rubaga, which is free to visit🆓. If you have enough time, you can also go to the Kabaka Palace, which used to be the king's palace. The interior of the palace is not open to the public, but the basement can be visited. 🚗Transportation We took a bus from Busia to Kampala, but before we reached the city, the entire bus was abandoned at a checkpoint in the suburbs. We had no choice but to take a taxi to the hotel. The driver said that buses here often behave like this because the traffic jam in Kampala is particularly severe. It normally takes us half an hour to get from the suburbs to the city hotel, but we were stuck in traffic for more than two hours. "Kampala Jam" really lives up to its reputation. You must be patient when taking a taxi here, as traffic jams are common. Locals mostly choose boda boda for travel. 🧩About visa Enter Kenya by land from Busia Port I applied for visas to three East African countries in advance, and it went smoothly.

there is a tourist office on the left hand side and the tour charge is US$10. i think it is a hustler and may not be authentic. because I only wanted to take a photo of the mosque, one of the personnel said i could only do so outside the gate. after a few minutes another Muslim guy invited me inside the gate to take photos around the mosque and didn't charge me. need to wear a wraparound sarong Which was provided.

When I went to Uganda in Africa, I found a mosque, so I went in! There was a reception desk, and when I went there, I was told that this mosque was not a free viewing, but rather a guided tour, so I applied and waited. They also rented scarves🧕, so I covered my head and feet. The inside of the mosque was very simple but beautiful. The stained glass was also to my liking, so I got excited! I went to a place where I could see the whole Ugandan cityscape. When I entered the tower, I saw a spiral staircase that I have only seen in movies!!!! I was out of breath, but the view at the top was exceptional! I looked at the 360-degree cityscape for a long time. It didn't feel like I was in Africa, but the view was African. This was a mosque🕌 where I could have such an experience! ✄ - - - - - - - - - -✄ - - - - - - - - - Name: Kampala Central Mosque English: Gaddafi National Mosque Address: Old Kampala Rd, Kampala, Uganda Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Reopens 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 AM Price: Entrance fee for foreigners is about 5 USD (including tour guide and headscarf for women) ✄ - - - - - - - - - -✄ - - - - - - - - - #Mosque #Africa #Trip to Africa #Uganda #Free Hong Kong Air Ticket

| Self-drive Kampala 2-Day Tour Guide. Uganda's most dangerous place is none other than the capital, Kampala. Kampala, made up of over 40 hills, is second only to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, in terms of danger. 👮🏻‍♀️ Restaurants, gas stations, stations, and hotels are all guarded by armed security, and you cannot walk on the streets by yourself or show your phone. Therefore, self-driving is the safest option, otherwise, you need to take taxis point-to-point. There are many car rental services in the city, search for Car Rental. It takes at least an hour and a half to drive here from Jinja because of traffic jams. ❤️Attractions 1️⃣Namirembe Cathedral Open from 8 am to 6 pm, it is a commanding height of the city. It was built by the King of Uganda in 1815, with wood from Mombasa, Kenya. Ticket price: 19 RMB An old man has been a security guard here for 6 years and will guide and explain the tour. 2️⃣Uganda National Mosque: Ticket price: 47.2 RMB The Kampala Central Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa, with small carpets made in Libya, large ones from Turkey, wooden doors from Congo, glass from Italy, and the main chandelier from Egypt. 3️⃣St Mary's Cathedral Rubaga, built in 1914, is the largest Roman Catholic church in Uganda. 4️⃣ Baha'i House of Worship, a Baha'i Temple, one on each continent, seven in the world, with Africa's located in Kampala, Uganda. 👅Restaurants Café Javas, a chain with many locations. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with breakfast being a set meal that includes a drink, a cup of juice, a cup of tea, and a fruit cup. Banana Bar & Bistro A very nice bar + restaurant that serves Western food, slightly pricier, with good food and service. There is also a band during the day, which can be a bit noisy. 🏨Hotels Stay at Gao's villa, a guesthouse run by Chinese, safe, or at a big hotel. 💰Currency Divide the Ugandan currency by 500 and then subtract a bit to get RMB. Mangoes are 2000 each, pineapples 3000 Many people sell pineapples, bananas, passion fruit, basketballs, and car accessories while waiting for the red light. 🚘Kampala-Kigali Book a seat to Kigali for 80000 per person at Namayiba Bus Terminal Kampala, and board at Trinity Bus Terminal. The buses are in good condition, made in China, just without VIP seats.