Kampala
Bordering the shores of Lake Victoria in the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s capital city is an engaging and dynamic city with a rich history. Topping the quality of life surveys for East African capitals, Kampala has enough sights to occupy tourists for a couple of days and is well worth a visit before heading out in search of the country’s incredible wildlife.
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Go bananas in Kampala
Ugandan’s are mad for Matooke (green bananas), eating on average 1.8 pounds of them per day in 2012. Even the word Matooke literally translates to “food” in Luganda, so you’d be amiss not trying one of the city’s favourite dishes — the meat or fish stew Luwombo, which is steamed in banana leaves.
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Sample the craft villages of Kampala
Take home a beautifully handmade piece of Africa as a reminder of your trip with a spot of shopping at the arts and crafts villages of Kampala. These bustling markets in Uganda’s capital are the best place to pick up authentic carvings, baskets and jewellery at bargain prices.
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