THE URBAN GAZETTE – UGANDA WEEKEND GUIDE
Your Curated Saturday–Sunday Planner for Uganda’s Major Cities
KAMPALA WEEKEND GUIDE
SATURDAY
Morning
- Brunch & Coffee Crawl – Bugolobi, Kololo, Naguru
Start with brunch at Brood, Cafesserie, or Endiro Coffee. For a quiet specialty cup, hit Karveli or Kafe Kawa. - Craft Shopping at Exposure Africa or Acacia Mall
Browse local crafts, fashion, shea products, décor, and art from Ugandan creatives. Afternoon - Kampala Art Circuit – KLA Art Hub, Afriart Gallery, Nommo Gallery
View exhibitions, meet artists, and capture aesthetic pictures for your socials. - Kampala Restaurant Week Pop-Ups (Seasonal)
Try fusion cuisine from restaurants offering weekend menus. Night - Live Music & DJ Nights
Nexus Lounge: Band night + EDM sets
The Villa: Ugandan live bands
Motiv: Alternative music, creative markets
Lohana Club: Afrohouse & DJ lineups
- Comedy Shows
Visit Comedy Store Uganda for Saturday evening laughs.
SUNDAY
Morning
- Church service options: Watoto, Miracle Centre, Mavuno Kampala
- Outdoor Jog & Yoga at Kololo Airstrip or Kampala Forest Resort Afternoon
- Sunday Roast at Latitude 0°, Piato, La Cabana
- Family Outing:
Uganda Museum
Cinemax Acacia
Evening
- Sunset Drink Spots:
Skyz Hotel, Latitude 0°, The Nook rooftop.
- ENTEBBE WEEKEND GUIDE
SATURDAY
- Morning Beach Walk – Aero Beach, Lido, or Waterfront
- Botanical Gardens Photography Walk
Afternoon:
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre tour
- Lake Victoria boat cruise
Night:
- Sunset dinner at Faze 3
- Beach bonfire events (most public beaches announce same-day)
SUNDAY
- Brunch on the Lake – Muti Café, Carpe Diem
- Cycling Route: Entebbe–Kisubi
- Craft Market at Victoria Mall
- Early night swim at Imperial Resort Beach JINJA WEEKEND GUIDE
SATURDAY
- White-Water Rafting at Nile River Explorers
- Bungee Jumping
- Quad Biking & Horse Riding – Bujagali
Night:
- Nyege Nyege–style DJ nights (various venues)
- Dinner at Jinja Sailing Club or Bourbon
SUNDAY
- Nile Sunrise Yoga
- Kayaking or Tubing
- Craft shopping along Main Street
- Sundowner at the Source of the Nile viewpoint MBARARA WEEKEND GUIDE
SATURDAY
- Morning hike – Biharwe Hill
- Coffee Tasting – Agip Motel Café
- Igongo Cultural Centre Tour
Night:
- Band performances at Café Havana
- Nightlife at The Heat or Vision Lounge
SUNDAY
- Lake Mburo National Park (half-day trip)
- Local food lunch at Igongo (eshabwe, millet bread, fresh milk)
- Sunset viewpoint at Biharwe Eclipse Monument GULU WEEKEND GUIDE
SATURDAY
- Gulu Main Market cultural walk
- Coffee tasting at Kaffi House
- Acholi cultural museum tour
Night:
- BJz, The Peaky Blinders Lounge, or Smiling Panda for nightlife
- Live Acholi music & dance showcases
SUNDAY
- Reading brunch at Elephante Commons
- Bicycle countryside tour
- Sunset at Fort Patiko (golden-hour photography)
