Kayunga District: Location, Attractions and Getting There
A quick guide to Kayunga District and what is worth a stop nearby.
Kayunga District lies north-east of Kampala on the shores of the Nile and Lake Kyoga, in the Buganda region.
Most travellers pass through on the way between parks. See the Uganda districts and towns guide, driving distances between parks and Uganda safari packages.
This guide is part of our Uganda districts and towns guide. When you are ready to plan, see our Uganda safari packages or the Uganda safaris and tours.
At a glance
- Region: central Uganda
- Best for: Stopovers and local culture
- Plan: A few hours to a night
- Part of: Uganda districts guide
What to See Nearby
- The Nile in Uganda: the river route
- Lake Kyoga: wetlands and birds
- Driving distances: road routes north
Getting There
Kayunga is reached by road from Kampala; it is a quiet, rural district rather than a mainstream safari stop.
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- Ameera Africa Safaris homepage: Uganda safaris, tours and holidays
- Uganda safari packages
- Uganda travel guide
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Related Uganda Safari Pages
- The Nile River in Uganda: Source at Jinja, Murchison Falls and Beyond
- Uganda Districts and Towns Guide: Regions, Main Towns and What to See
- Kampala District: Uganda's Capital Region, Areas and What to See
- West Nile Districts of Uganda: Arua, Nebbi, Moyo, Adjumani and the Albert Nile
- Busoga Region of Uganda: Jinja, Iganga, Bugiri, Kamuli and Mayuge
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