Uganda

Places to visit near Buikwe

Buikwe is a town in Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 forts & heritage and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (30 km), Buvuma Island (45 km) and Uganda Martyrs' Shrine (50 km).

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Buikwe, Uganda
Buikwe, Uganda. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buikwe at a glance

Location
Uganda
Coordinates
0.3375° N, 33.0106° E
Places within 50 km
59 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Buikwe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buikwe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Buikwe, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Buikwe

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Banda Kyandaaza (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buikwe

49 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Nyenda Island (30 km); the best-known is Buvuma Island (45 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Buikwe

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Source of Nile (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Buikwe

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Car Washing Bay (50 km); the best-known is Lutembe Bay (62 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buikwe

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Mafuga Central Forest Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Buikwe

15 museums within 100 km of Buikwe. The closest is Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Buikwe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buikwe
  2. 21 km Ssezibwa Falls Viewpoint · waterfall, Mukono
  3. 18 km Griffin Falls · waterfall, Mukono
  4. 8 km Mafuga Central Forest Reserve · nature spot, Mukono
  5. 27 km Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum · museum, Jinja City
  6. 35 km Buvuma Island · island, Buvuma
  7. 45 km Back to Buikwe

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    All places near Buikwe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buikwe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints691Banda Kyandaaza (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1849Nyenda Island (30 km)
    Forts & heritage1243Source of Nile (28 km)
    Beaches & coast117Car Washing Bay (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Mafuga Central Forest Reserve (17 km)
    Museums515Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (30 km)
    Waterfalls1112Griffin Falls (17 km)
    Churches112Namugongo Water Basin (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Kibuli Mosque (58 km)
    Other attractions03Gray Plover (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Nalubaale Power Station (28 km)
    Temples02Baha'i House of Worship (59 km)
    Parks02Speke Resort Munyonyo (56 km)

    Buikwe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buikwe?

    Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (museum, about 30 km), Mafuga Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Griffin Falls (waterfall, about 17 km), Ssezibwa Falls Viewpoint (waterfall, about 21 km), Buvuma Island (island, about 45 km), Source of Nile (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 forts & heritage, 1 beach, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buikwe?

    Banda Kyandaaza, about 28 km by road; River View Stp (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Buikwe?

    Nyenda Island, about 30 km by road; Mpuga Island (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buikwe?

    Source of Nile, about 28 km by road; Speke Memorial (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buikwe?

    Start in Buikwe, visit Ssezibwa Falls Viewpoint, then Griffin Falls, then Mafuga Central Forest Reserve, then Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum, then Buvuma Island, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buikwe?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Buikwe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buikwe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Buikwe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.