Bukedea district, Uganda

Places to visit near Bukedea

Bukedea is a town in Bukedea district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 102 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 mosques & dargahs and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Opeta (49 km), Lake Bisina (50 km) and Mount Elgon (72 km).

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Bukedea at a glance

Location
Bukedea district, Uganda
Coordinates
1.3169° N, 34.0506° E
Places within 50 km
175 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bukedea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bukedea: 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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Churches near Bukedea

133 churches within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Bukedea PAG Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bukedea

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Budwale Ridge (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bukedea

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Nyero Mosque (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bukedea

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Bukedea Central Forest Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bukedea

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Lake Nyaguo (46 km); the best-known is Lake Opeta (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Bukedea

13 parks within 100 km of Bukedea. The closest is Play Ground (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bukedea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 216 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bukedea
  2. 35 km Ogooma NRA Mass Grave · heritage site, Kumi
  3. 9 km Nyero Rock Paintings · heritage site, Kumi
  4. 30 km Lake Bisina · lake, Katakwi
  5. 27 km Lake Opeta · lake, Katakwi
  6. 78 km Kakungulu Museum · museum, Mbale City
  7. 37 km Back to Bukedea

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bukedea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches102133Bukedea PAG Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints723Budwale Ridge (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1523Nyero Mosque (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1122Bukedea Central Forest Reserve (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs318Lake Nyaguo (46 km)
    Parks1113Play Ground (35 km)
    Other attractions1012Kakore Spring Well (21 km)
    Waterfalls38Sisiyi Falls (38 km)
    Forts & heritage36Ogooma NRA Mass Grave (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Amusiata Island (35 km)
    Museums23Kakungulu Museum (37 km)
    Caves13Khauka Cave (49 km)
    Temples22Hindu Temple (37 km)

    Bukedea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bukedea?

    Lake Opeta (lake, about 49 km), Lake Bisina (lake, about 50 km), Bukedea PAG Church (church, about 5 km), Bukedea Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Ogooma NRA Mass Grave (heritage site, about 35 km), Nyero Rock Paintings (heritage site, about 36 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 102 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 mosques & dargahs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Bukedea?

    Bukedea PAG Church, about 5 km by road; Christ Embassy Kachumbala (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bukedea?

    Budwale Ridge, about 44 km by road; Wanale Ridge (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bukedea?

    Nyero Mosque, about 34 km by road; Al Hamudulai Mosque (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bukedea?

    Start in Bukedea, visit Ogooma NRA Mass Grave, then Nyero Rock Paintings, then Lake Bisina, then Lake Opeta, then Kakungulu Museum, and drive back — about 216 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bukedea?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Bukedea

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