The capital of Uganda, Kampala is the largest and safest city, and by far one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. Set on several hills, Kampala is renowned for housing religious, historical and government buildings on each of its most prominent hills. The city’s exciting atmosphere is sure to resonate with anyone looking for an adventure in a more modern destination. Kampala time is East African Time and 8hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The official language in Uganda is English. Uganda and Swahili are also widely spoken in the city.

This city is managed by the Kampala Capital City Authority who can be contacted for more information. They have various areas of focus like health, waste management, education, youth and community development. There are so many places to stay, to eat and activities to participate in.

ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation options includes a resort, self catering cottages, guest farms, sports resort, cabins and B&B.(Oct-15)

DOCTOR:
Doctor's contact is for Dr Kambugu, Fred along Mulago Hill Road, Central Kampala. (Oct-15).

EMBASSY/CONSULATE:
Embassy contact added is for the South African Embassy in Kampala. There is also the France embassy, Tel : +256(0)41 4342120. There are different embassies in this town as well for different countries. (Oct-15).

FUEL:
For refuelling there is a Total, Caltex and Engen fuel stop situated in different parts of the city. Very convenient fuel stop. (Oct-15).

INFORMATION:
There is a tourism office in the town. There are also libraries like the National Library of Uganda and the KCCA Library services which also have a collection of historical information on Kampala and Uganda at large. (Oct-15).

INTERNET AND WIFI:
There is an internet provider called the Kayenet Internet services at the BRANCH 1 (Main) Beauty House, Plot 494 Makerere Hill and BRANCH 2 Nalubwama arcade. There are several other internet services providers available in the city. Most hotels and other accommodation options in the city provide Wi-Fi for their guests. (Oct-15).

MECHANICAL SERVICE/ TOW -IN:
Towing services contact added is for the Nyange Automobile services, they offer 24 hours towing services as well as car repairs and mechanical services. (Oct-15)

MONEY:
There is a Barclays Bank and ATM in the town. There is another ATM at the Kampala’s Garden City shopping mall. There is also Standard Chartered, Stanbic banks who also offer Forex exchanges services. (Oct-15).

PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital contact added is for the Internal Hospital Kampala. There are other hospitals as well like the Nakasero Hospital, Tel : +256(0)41 434 6150. There is also the Doctors Plaza Nsambya Clinic in Kampala Central, Tel : +256(0)41 450 1744. There are quite a number of healthcare facilities in Kampala. For pharmaceutical needs, there is the Vine Pharmaceuticals Ltd along Dewinton Street in Kampala,Tel : +256(0)41 423 2921. (Oct-15).

POLICE:
The Police contact added is for CPS Kampala. (Oct-15).

TRANSPORT:
There are taxis, buses, and train for public transport, linking to the nearby towns. (Oct-15).

TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
For tyre sales and repairs visit the Priamit Enterprises Ltd, Tel : +256(0)41 423 2116. (Oct-15).

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