Places to visit near

Wakiso

Wakiso is a town in Wakiso district, Uganda of about 20,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves and 36 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wamala Tombs, Mapeera Nabulagala Catholic Church and Kasubi Tombs.

0.4044° N, 32.4594° EPop. 20,530

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Within 30 km90 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see28
Notable249
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wakiso

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:45 pm

50 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 Wakiso
  2. Wamala Tombsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baha'i House of Worshiptemple · 45 min
  4. Uganda Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Church of Ugandachurch · 30 min
  6. Mapeera Nabulagala Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Wakiso
Today’s loopWakisoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wakiso?

Wamala Tombs (heritage site, about 9 km), Mapeera Nabulagala Catholic Church (church, about 16 km), Kasubi Tombs (heritage site, about 17 km), Namirembe Cathedral (church, about 19 km), Baha'i House of Worship (temple, about 19 km), Mulago (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 forts & heritage, 12 beaches & coast, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wakiso?

Nakitokaro Hill, about 14 km by road; Manja Hill (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Wakiso?

Namarasu Island, about 33 km by road; Bulingugwe Island (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wakiso?

Start in Wakiso, visit Wamala Tombs, then Baha'i House of Worship, then Uganda Museum, then Church of Uganda, then Mapeera Nabulagala Catholic Church, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.