Buvuma district, Uganda

Places to visit near Kitamilo

Kitamilo is a town in Buvuma district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Buvuma Island (13 km), Bugaia Island (27 km) and Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (29 km).

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Kitamilo at a glance

Location
Buvuma district, Uganda
Coordinates
0.2221° N, 33.2061° E
Places within 50 km
57 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Kitamilo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kitamilo: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kitamilo

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Nile View - Outside the Park (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kitamilo

51 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Mpuga Island (3 km); the best-known is Buvuma Island (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Kitamilo

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Source of Nile (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kitamilo

15 museums within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kitamilo

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Ripon Falls (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Kitamilo

12 churches within 100 km of Kitamilo. The closest is Namugongo Cathedral (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kitamilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitamilo
  2. 29 km Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum · museum, Jinja City
  3. 35 km Buvuma Island · island, Buvuma
  4. 22 km Bugaia Island · island, Buvuma
  5. 26 km Nyenda Island · island, Buvuma
  6. 3 km Mpuga Island · island, Buvuma
  7. 3 km Back to Kitamilo

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How to reach Kitamilo

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    Within 15 km of Kitamilo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitamilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints368Nile View - Outside the Park (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3151Mpuga Island (3 km)
    Forts & heritage738Source of Nile (27 km)
    Museums215Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (29 km)
    Waterfalls612Ripon Falls (29 km)
    Churches012Namugongo Cathedral (80 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Nakunyi Central Forest Reserve (10 km)
    Beaches & coast08Car Washing Bay (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Bufumbe Mosque (15 km)
    Other attractions03One Minute South Villa Beach Volley Field (83 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Nalubaale Power Station (31 km)
    Temples02Shri Sanatan Dharma Mandal Temple (88 km)
    Parks01Speke Resort Munyonyo (81 km)

    Kitamilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitamilo?

    Buvuma Island (island, about 13 km), Mpuga Island (island, about 3 km), Nyenda Island (island, about 6 km), Bugaia Island (island, about 27 km), Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum (museum, about 29 km), Bukwaya Island (island, about 10 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kitamilo?

    Nile View - Outside the Park, about 28 km by road; River View Stp (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kitamilo?

    Mpuga Island, about 3 km by road; Namasimbi Island (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitamilo?

    Source of Nile, about 27 km by road; Gandhi (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitamilo?

    Start in Kitamilo, visit Cultural Reasearch Centre Museum, then Buvuma Island, then Bugaia Island, then Nyenda Island, then Mpuga Island, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitamilo?

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

    Towns near Kitamilo

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