"IT'S FOR THE BIRDS" Top 5 Page for this destination Kampala by DAO

Kampala Travel Guide: 230 reviews and 647 photos

KAMPALA THE CITY OF BIRDS

KAMPALA IS A GREAT CITY. IT HAS ALL THE MODERN CONVENIENCES, AND YET ITS STILL HAS BANANA GROVES AND HUGE WILD BIRDS. LOTS OF BIRDS! THIS IS A GREAT CITY TO VISIT.

Pros and Cons

Pros:TROPICAL, GOOD FOOD, CLEAN
Cons:A LITTLE EXPENSIVE BY AFRICAN STANDARDS
In a nutshell:A CHARMING CITY SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY

Last visit to Kampala: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2008
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Reviews (28)

CHEAP IN TOWN Hotels (3)

The Astoria is a simple, concrete, tower block hotel just across from the shared taxi ‘station’. It is a couple of... more travel advice

VISIT A VERY SPECIAL SOUVENIR SHOP - Kampala

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This is not only a shopping tip, it’s a must see place. Uganda Crafts 2000 is a massive souvenir shop that does the... more travel advice

CLIMATE Local Customs (4)

Uganda sits right on top of the Equator. That makes it hot every day of the year. Every day. Because Uganda is... more travel advice

THE HIGH COST OF MEDICINE Tourist Traps (1)

This is not only a Tourist Trap – it is a trap for local people as well and is sadly true in many places in Africa. When... more travel advice

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ettiewyn Feb 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

So interesting and so much useful information - thank you!
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muguruki May 20, 2008 at 10:20 AM

Sorry to bring you bad news mate. Just got back from Kampala and found one of your favourite drinking establishments City bar closed! Shame really its a great building and in a great spec.
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angiebabe Apr 23, 2008 at 3:25 PM

You are indeed supreme ambassador of VT - also an ambassador for Cotton Traders?thanks for the info and photos - mid Afica....still scares me a bit but Id go for that great sounding coffee!
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starship Apr 23, 2008 at 11:06 AM

Another fascinating page! You go to the most exotic places and enlighten us all with what you've seen and learned. I would like to request to be put on your postcard list!
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moiraistyx Mar 13, 2008 at 9:27 AM

I must come back and read more of these tips, they are fantabulous.
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SLLiew Feb 16, 2008 at 2:28 AM

Nice page of Kampala. You are a supreme ambassador of Virtual Tourist - like your pic unfurling VT logo :) Cheers, SL
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vladivir Feb 14, 2008 at 1:25 AM

Happy Birthday M8. Ready for Dam? 5 weeks.
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alucas Oct 13, 2007 at 10:31 AM

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