Discover the Historic Charm of Fort Lugard

Getting There

• Car

  From Gulu town, head south on the Gulu-Kampala highway (A1). Continue for approximately 100 kilometers until you reach the outskirts of Kampala. Take the exit towards the city center and follow the signs to Kampala Central Division. Once in the city center, use Google Maps or a local navigation app to direct you to the coordinates 0.3162104, 32.5679404. Be aware that parking may incur additional costs depending on your location in the city.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  Start at the Gulu Bus Terminal and board a bus heading to Kampala. The journey will take approximately 3-4 hours and costs around 30,000 UGX. Upon arrival at the Kampala Bus Terminal, you can take a taxi or boda boda (motorcycle taxi) to the coordinates 0.3162104, 32.5679404. The taxi ride will take about 15-20 minutes and may cost between 10,000 - 20,000 UGX depending on traffic.

• Boda Boda (Motorcycle Taxi)

  If you are already in Kampala, you can use a boda boda for a quick trip to Fort Lugard. Simply tell the rider 8H89+F5P or provide them with the coordinates 0.3162104, 32.5679404. The ride should take around 10-15 minutes and will cost approximately 5,000 - 10,000 UGX. Make sure to negotiate the fare before the ride.

• Walking

  If you are staying nearby in Kampala Central Division, you can walk to Fort Lugard. From the nearest landmark, such as the Uganda Museum, head east on Kiira Road, then take a left onto Kira Road until you reach the coordinates 0.3162104, 32.5679404. The walk should take around 30 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.