The Urban Gazette Weekend Guide | Oct 25–26 2025
Theme: “From city rooftops to lakeside breezes — your Uganda weekend starts here.”
Whether you’re chasing waterfalls in sipi,rooftop sunsets in Kampala,or shoebill sightings in Entebbe,this weekend (Oct 25-26 2025)offers every urbanite a story to tell.Heres our curated city-by-City guide -crafted for the fast-paced, cultural -hungry, experience -driven Ugandan
🌇 Kampala
Saturday, Oct 25
06:30 AM: Kampala Bee Run – fun-run on Dr Sembegyuya Rd. Perfect pre-brunch fitness.
09:00 AM: Brunch in Kololo/Kisementi (Java, Endiro, Cafesserie).
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Quonnect Market Day @ Motiv UG, Bugolobi — arts, street food, local brands.
3:00 PM: Sopreno C Concert @ King’s Park Arena (Afro-pop).
6:00 PM → late: Africa Laughs 15 Years comedy gala @ Kingdom Kampala.
Sunday, Oct 26
08:00 AM: Yoga or coffee & croissants in Kololo.
11:30 AM: Lunch on Lake Victoria (Ggaba Pier One, Speke Resort Munyonyo).
3:30 PM: Art stroll – Afriart Gallery / MoTIV pop-ups.
7:00 PM: Live band + supper in Kabalagala (Misty Jazz Bar / Big Mike’s).
🌴 Entebbe
Saturday
8 AM: Morning stroll & birdwatching at Botanical Gardens.
11 AM: Wildlife Education Centre (mini-zoo) or Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary trip (book early).
4 PM: Chill at Gorilla Beach or Aero Beach; sunset swim.
7 PM: Seafood dinner @ 2 Friends Restaurant.
Sunday
7 AM: Mabamba Swamp shoebill canoe trip.
2 PM: Resort spa & lakeside cocktails.
🌊 Jinja
Saturday
9 AM: Source of the Nile visit & crafts market.
11 AM – 4 PM: White-water rafting / tubing (book Adrift or Nalubale).
5 PM: Sunset Nile cruise + drinks @ Nile Park.
8 PM: Live band at Bourbon Bar.
Sunday
8 AM: Quad-bike or horseback tour along the Nile.
1 PM: Brunch @ Java House Jinja before heading back.
🍃 Fort Portal
Saturday
9 AM: Coffee crawl + Fort Portal Market.
11 AM–3 PM: Crater Lakes tour & picnic.
5 PM: Visit Tooro Kingdom Palace.
8 PM: Dinner @ Dutchess Hotel or Yego Inn.
Sunday
6 AM: Optional Kibale chimp-tracking (booked).
1 PM: Bigodi Wetlands walk or tea estate visit.
🦓 Mbarara / Lake Mburo
Saturday
6 AM: Drive from Kampala (4 hrs).
10 AM: Game drive / horseback safari in Lake Mburo Park.
4 PM: Sunset boat cruise.
7 PM: Lodge bonfire & dinner.
Sunday
7 AM: Walking safari then drive back.
2 PM: Lunch stop in Mbarara Town.
☕ Mbale / Sipi Falls
Saturday
9 AM: Sipi Falls hike + coffee tour.
3 PM: Waterfall viewpoint picnic.
7 PM: Bonfire & local music @ Lacam Lodge.
Sunday
8 AM: Wanale Ridge trail.
1 PM: Mbale town market for souvenirs.
🪘 Gulu
Saturday
10 AM: Acholi craft market + Patiko Fort tour.
3 PM: Cultural dance experience @ Gulu Community Centre.
7 PM: Dinner @ The Iron Donkey Café / BJz Bar.
Sunday
9 AM: Chill at Gulu University gardens or take a short trip to Murchison Falls gate.
4 PM: Return trip south.
