Kole district, Uganda

Places to visit near Kole

Kole is a town in Kole district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 21 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see place is Lake Kwania (74 km).

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Kole at a glance

Location
Kole district, Uganda
Coordinates
2.4002° N, 32.8003° E
Places within 50 km
49
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kole

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Churches near Kole

63 churches within 100 km of Kole. The closest is St Mathias COU (16 km); the best-known is St Augustine COU (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kole

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kole. The closest is Alito Central Forest Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Kole

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kole. The closest is Faweira Fort (75 km); the best-known is Burcoro Mascure Monument (90 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kole

3 museums within 100 km of Kole. The closest is Lango Heritage Centre Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kole

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kole. The closest is Got Omoro (57 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Kole

2 parks within 100 km of Kole. The closest is Mayors Garden (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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How to reach Kole

    All places near Kole by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kole by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2163St Mathias COU (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2459Alito Central Forest Reserve (7 km)
    Other attractions114Kulu Kirombe (24 km)
    Forts & heritage09Faweira Fort (75 km)
    Museums23Lango Heritage Centre Museum (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Got Omoro (57 km)
    Parks12Mayors Garden (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Kwania (74 km)
    Waterfalls02Aruu Falls (72 km)
    Beaches & coast01Okile Beach. Kobulubulu, Kaberamaido, Uganda (99 km)

    Kole: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kole?

    St Augustine COU (church, about 25 km), Alito Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), St Mathias COU (church, about 16 km), Presbyterian Church (church, about 16 km), Victory Outreach Church (church, about 16 km), Aboke Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction, 2 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Kole?

    St Mathias COU, about 16 km by road; Presbyterian Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kole?

    Alito Central Forest Reserve, about 7 km by road; Aboke Central Forest Reserve (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kole?

    Faweira Fort, about 75 km by road; Opoto Massacre Memorial (81 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kole?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Kole

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