
Kampala is the capital city of Uganda. It occupies a series of hills at an elevation of about 3,900 feet (1,190 metres) and is situated in the southern part of the country, just north of Lake Victoria. Kampala lies just north of Mengo, the capital of Buganda Kingdom.
Filming destinations in Kampala: There are a number of filming destinations in Kampala representing culture, history and present situation of Uganda. Some detonations include:
Kabaka’s palace – Its the official home of Buganda King which is situated in Mengo- the suburb of Kampala city. The 260 acres compound has a 9 ft. fence wall constructed using earthen bricks and encloses the Kabaka’s Main official residence, known as Twekobe. It also encloses a school, other building for supporting the King’s home and few Matooke plantations. Filming crew can take pictures of different monuments in Lubiri, schools, historical buildings among others.
Uganda Museum – Its believed to be the oldest museum in Uganda founded in 1908. The museum exhibits a rich array of ethnological, natural-historical, and traditional life collections that vividly portray Uganda’s cultural past. While at Uganda museum, film makers can capture pictures of different monuments.
Kasubi Tomb – Its one of the Uganda heritage sites in Uganda which is situated in Kampala city. Its the burial place of the Kabaka of Buganda (Kings of Buganda) and so far, four Kings are lying in Kasubi tombs and other members of the royal family. Its is the centre of spirits which blesses and sometimes curses.
Kabaka’s Lake – Its the largest man- made Lake in Uganda and found in Ndeeba in Kampala city. It was dug between 1885- 1888 by 52 clans on the orders of (King) Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda. It was an escape route for the King in case of an attack. While at Kabaka’s lake, the filming crew can capture photos of birds, water body and the surrounding local communities.
Independence Monument – It’s also called the Uganda Independence Monument, symbolize the Uganda’s independence from British colonialism on 9 October 1962. It was time for celebration, uncovered on 1962 October 8 just a day prior Uganda got her independence from the British colonial government in 1962-10-09. It was unveiled by Kalule Settaala who was the minister for culture and community development of that times and other officials.