The Atlas Obscura Guide To Uganda

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Uganda

Updated August 12, 2024

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Murchison Falls, Nile River, Uganda.

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Murchison Falls

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

An endangered mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Kisoro, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

Kayabwe, Uganda

Equator Line Restaurant

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

The source of the Nile.

Jinja, Uganda

Source of the Nile at Jinja

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

Nyabushozi, Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park

Uganda's smallest savannah park is home to over 350 species of birds and mammals.

As seen in 2007.

Kampala, Uganda

Kasubi Tombs Ruins

The burial ground of four Buganda monarchs was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire.

One of the planes in the resort's airplane graveyard.

Entebbe, Uganda

Aero Beach

An aeronautical-themed resort forged around rusty relics from the golden age of air travel.

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Kayabwe, Uganda

Equator Line Restaurant

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

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Stories About Uganda

Two Lions Swam Nearly a Mile Through Dangerous Waters, Again and Again

The two males have braved a channel full of lion-killing crocs and hippos in Uganda at least seven times.

by Alexander Braczkowski, Atlas Obscura

August 12, 2024

This is not exactly how most animals react to an eclipse.

Six Stories to Illuminate the Upcoming 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse

The annular eclipse will make its way across the Western Hemisphere on October 14.

by April White, Atlas Obscura

October 6, 2023

Podcast: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura

Podcast: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura

January 3, 2022

Musician James Lugolole (left) and a peer hold Bigwala instruments.

To Revive This Royal Music, Ugandans Had to Grow New Instruments

Bigwala was once illegal, and only two master practitioners remained.

by Natalia Jidovanu, Atlas Obscura

Wares from the Bukomansimbi co-op of barkcloth makers and textile artisans in Kalisizo, Uganda.

A New Life for Ugandan Barkcloth, a Fabric Made From Fig Trees

The ancient textile has survived wars, colonialism, and global trade.

by Mike Shanahan, Atlas Obscura

Mountain gorillas face many risks.

A Gorilla Poop Treasure Hunt Through Central Africa's Virunga Volcanoes

How researchers collect genetic info without disturbing the majestic primates.

by Jessica Leigh Hester, Atlas Obscura

The Biharwe eclipse monument honors a celestial event from the year 1520.

Why Uganda Has Two Eclipse Monuments

The East African country may be the eclipse monument capital of the world.

by Eric Grundhauser, Atlas Obscura

August 17, 2017