10 Free Things to do in Uganda That You Shouldn't Miss

April 18, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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Restaurants in Uganda

1. Free Guided Walking Tours Kampala

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5.0 based on 117 reviews

Free Guided Walking Tours Kampala

Join the most popular free walking tours in Kampala every day at 10:00Am or 2:00Pm, done by our competent local guides and tip what you can afford at the end of the tour . All our tours are based on tips, * Queen Elizabeth NP Safaris* * Cooking Class* * One day Jinja trip* * One day Equator tour* *Lake victoria tour* *Volunteering*

2. Ride 4 A Woman

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Ride 4 A Woman

Ride 4 a woman is a women's NGO that has 300 women members and empowers women by teaching them skills that they can use to earn a living. You can come and spend a day with the women and learn how to weave a simple basket, learn how to cook a traditional meal, or learn how to dig using a hoe. You can spend a whole day or just afew hours with the women. Its such a great experience and one we recommend highly while in bwindi.

3. Maridadi Crafts

Plot 8, Kintu Road, Nakasero The Orchid, opposite Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala Uganda +256 752 750398 [email protected] http://www.maridadi.co.ug
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Maridadi Crafts

The Swahili word Maridadi translates to glamorous, stylish and elegant. We first opened our doors in Kampala, Uganda in 2008 and have established ourselves in the art and crafts market ever since. Our commitment to bringing you an exquisite range of African crafts, handpicked and selected for every taste is unparalleled. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or a new piece that will add the “maridadi” effect to your home, every taste and need is catered to. Our wares are sourced from some of the best artisans all over Africa. Each piece that you buy from Maridadi represents hours of intricate designing, careful crafting and the flourish of creativity. We believe in commitment to fair trade and promoting our products in an eco-friendly way. Our collections aim to showcase the different cultures of Africa and the unique and beautiful crafts of different regions. For all modern connoisseurs searching for the cultural, modern and yet glamorous piece art.Welcome to Maridadi

4. Good Glass

50 Bukoto Street, Kampala Uganda +256 775 360067 [email protected] http://www.goodglassug.com/
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Good Glass

At Good Glass we up-cycle used bottles from the local area of Kampala into uniquely beautiful household items, reducing the damaging litter in the streets whilst promoting environmental sustainability. All of this is produced in Uganda, by Ugandans! If you're in the area, come visit to see an array of items from chandeliers to candle holders. Great gifts for yourself or a friend. You are most welcome!

Reviewed By dannys0 - New York City, United States

My wife and I stumbled onto this place when walking around Kampala, but I'd really recommend going out of your way to check out this shop. Really cool way to promote reuse of products and directly impacting the community in need.

5. Social Innovation Museum

139 Mpigi located at SINA, plot Mayembe Upper, Plot 139, Mpigi Town, between Nsamizi Insitute and the UPDF baracks, Kampala Uganda +256 758 852735 [email protected] http://www.socialinnovationmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Social Innovation Museum

The Social Innovation Museum is a unique place that will inspire you to want to change the world. Social Innovations are dynamic and living, thereby you will see how they happen and be able to interact with our Social Innovators from the Social Innovation Academy (SINA). Scholars will give you a free tour (tips towards the museum encouraged) and tell you their story, what they are working on and show you our 25+ social enterprises and innovations. Some highlights are our upcycled buildings from plastic bottles and the beautiful hill where we are located. We also offer specific workshops (e.g. upcycling plastic bottle construction) and training in social innovation with our facilitators from the Social Innovation Academy (SINA).

Reviewed By MelissaR6 - Melbourne, Australia

This is such an inspiring place to visit. They are really making a difference to the lives of people and developing and delivering some great projects. Well worth supporting.

6. Kampala Fair

25 Bukoto Street (next to Alliance Française), Kampala Uganda +256 778 405838 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/KampalaFair/
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Kampala Fair

Kampala Fair is a small Fair Trade brand based in Uganda where color is everything. We use African Print Fabric to make beautiful high quality clothing and home decor that appeals to women (also men & kids) around the globe. We guarantee that all our products are made by staff earning a good salary that allows them to provide for themselves and their family and work under decent conditions. Thank you for your support!

Reviewed By frankie256 - Kampala, Uganda

Loved the experience, and am sure my friends will love the gifts am super excited for their reaction

7. Kona

Bukoto Street House 33, Plot 43, Kampala Uganda +256 200 906775 [email protected] http://www.kona.ug
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Kona

We are an Unique, homegrown Ugandan brand making fun quirky accessories. we are a 100% women run organisation and we are working on creating a brand for HOME accessories, KIDs & FASHION. Must see t see how we constantly make new products from locally sourced materials. Creating a sustainable brand!

Reviewed By M6222DCcourtneyb

I stopped in during the Christmas Market, and ended up running out twice to get more cash, everything was so cute! The clothing is very well made, and the designer knows exactly what will look good on your body (I doubted at first but she knows her stuff!). The jewelry is gorgeous and there's also a selection of high-quality natural soaps and skin care products. This is a must-visit!

8. Kampala Fair (in Entebbe)

19 Portal Road Opposite K-Hotel, Entebbe Uganda +256 785 681691 [email protected] http://www.kampalafair.com
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Kampala Fair (in Entebbe)

Kampala Fair in Entebbe is our second shop in Uganda. We use African Wax Print Fabric (kitenge) to make beautiful high quality clothing and home decor that appeal to women, men & kids from around the globe. We guarantee that all our products are made by staff earning a good salary that allows them to provide for themselves and their family and work under decent conditions. Thank you for your support!

Reviewed By D6777NFlaurac

Avoid the craft market and go straight to this neat, organized shop with a glorious selection of clothing, rugs, and authentic fabric crafts. Patient, kind, staff and wonderful, fair prices. DON'T MISS THIS HIDDEN GEM!

Luteete-Gayaza road, Kampala Uganda +256 772 430338 [email protected] http://www.africagalleryantique.com/
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Gallery Antique

Gallery Antique Uganda specialises in tribal art sculptures, masks, old bead work and pottery My name is Joe Nixon Ndyanabangi. I have been a dealer of tribal African art and antiquities for 20 years now and specialise in arts from the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan but also minimum artifacts from Rwanda and Burundi. The collections accumulated after 15 yrs running three gift shopsand purchasing a lot tribal art and after curating a contemporary art gallery – Tulifanya Gallery – for 12 years and owning three shops in Uganda. After a while I decided to specialise in old, authentic, field-collected pieces which I sell to reputable collectors and international dealers. For those who are curious enthusiasts, collecting or dealers, you are welcome to telephone us to view our humble gallery and showroom on Gayaza Road, eight miles from the city centre of Kampala.

Reviewed By joels0628 - Brooklyn, United States

The vibrancy of Kampala plays with all of your senses and, Gallery Antique curated by Joe and his staff, does not disappoint. Joe has masterfully acquired hundreds of authentic antique art pieces from the region and use the entire property to tastefully pepper the compound with artwork. You can find antique shields made of hippos hides, ceremonial masks, head rests, tapestries and many more. Most rewarding and beneficial is the wealth of knowledge and eye for detail which Joe effortless possess, is unparalleled. When in Kampala a visit to Gallery Antique is a must and ask to see Joe’s personal treasures. That’s the cherry on top.

10. Lake Mutanda

20 Minutes Off Kisoro Town, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park P.O Box 280 Uganda +256 772 435148 http://www.lakemutandacamp.com/
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Lake Mutanda

The volcanic mountains that ring this deep green lake are home to rare mountain gorillas.

Reviewed By davidnartan - Sint-Truiden, Belgium

Having seen the lake from far off while birdwatching in nearby Mgahinga N.P I was interested in the place as a birding spot. Unfortunately I could only manage a short drive by visit , a bit late in the day for the best birdwatching. However, the moment I stepped out of the car at the waterside eco-resort two Otters popped their heads out of the water right in front of the terrace/pier. An African Marsh Harrier flew over and various Kingfishers and reed/papyrus inhabiting warblers and weaver birds abounded. Lovely spot and probably worth staying the night to catch the late evening/early morning activity, perhaps a boat ride would be fun too. Would love to visit again.

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