Queen Elizabeth National ParkKazinga ChannnelKitagata Hot SpringsEastern Common ChimpanzeeKasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest ReserveLugaga
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Buhweju

Buhweju is a town in Buhweju district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 42 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channnel and Kitagata Hot Springs.

0.3503° S, 30.3003° E

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see3
Notable72
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Queen Elizabeth National Park, national park near Buhweju
Must-see

Queen Elizabeth National Park

National park · 47 km · Rubirizi

Kazinga Channnel, river spot near Buhweju
Must-see

Kazinga Channnel

River spot · 49 km · Kasese

Kitagata Hot Springs, attraction near Buhweju
Must-see

Kitagata Hot Springs

Attraction · 50 km · Sheema

Places near Buhweju by type

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One day from Buhweju

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Buhweju
  2. Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Lugagaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lubareviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Katungaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Irembeziviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Buhweju
Today’s loopBuhwejuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buhweju?

Eastern Common Chimpanzee (attraction, about 13 km), Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 14 km), Lugaga (viewpoint, about 17 km), Lubare (viewpoint, about 20 km), Katunga (viewpoint, about 23 km), Irembezi (viewpoint, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buhweju?

104 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Buhweju?

Gccm K, about 22 km by road; St. Philip Kakanju (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buhweju?

Lugaga, about 17 km by road; Lubare (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buhweju?

Start in Buhweju, visit Kasyoha-Kitomi Central Forest Reserve, then Lugaga, then Lubare, then Katunga, then Irembezi, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.