Notable viewpoint · Kampala, Uganda
Makerere Hill
Makerere Hill is a viewpoint in Kampala, Uganda.
Makerere Hill: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Makerere Hill
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Makerere Hill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 0.33110, 32.56840. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Makerere Hill
- Watoto Church · church · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church Cathederal - Church of Uganda · church · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- Fort Lugard · fort · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- Uganda Museum · museum · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- Kasubi Tombs · fort · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- Aga Khan Jamathkahna · dargah · Kampala · ~2 km · Must-see
- Namirembe Cathedral · church · Kampala · ~3 km · Must-see
- Independence Monument · fort · Kampala · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mapeera Nabulagala catholic church · church · Kampala · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mulago · viewpoint · Kampala · ~3 km · Must-see
- Rubaga Cathedral · church · Kampala · ~5 km · Must-see
- Church of Uganda · church · Kampala · ~5 km · Must-see
- Kibuli Mosque · dargah · Kampala · ~5 km · Must-see
- Baha'i House of Worship · temple · Kampala · ~5 km · Must-see
- Naguru Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~6 km · Must-see
- Muyenga Tank Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~8 km · Must-see
- Wamala Tombs · fort · Wakiso · ~10 km · Must-see
- Namugongo Cathedral · church · Wakiso · ~14 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Makerere Hill
- Mulago · viewpoint · Kampala · ~3 km · Must-see
- Naguru Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~6 km · Must-see
- Muyenga Tank Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~8 km · Must-see
- Nakasero Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~2 km
- Lubya Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~3 km
- Kololo Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~3 km
- Lubaga hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~4 km
- Rubaga Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~5 km
- Mbuya Hill · viewpoint · Kampala · ~8 km
- Mutundwe hill · viewpoint · Wakiso · ~8 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Makerere Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Makerere Hill?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Makerere Hill?
Nearby: Watoto Church (church, 2 km), All Saints Church Cathederal - Church of Uganda (church, 2 km), Fort Lugard (fort, 2 km), Uganda Museum (museum, 2 km), Kasubi Tombs (fort, 2 km), Aga Khan Jamathkahna (dargah, 2 km).
Is Makerere Hill worth visiting?
Makerere Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in Uganda on Spotwander.