Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque)
A large mosque on Old Kampala Hill in East Africa. Climbing the minaret offers a panoramic view of Kampala's seven hills and one of the best city viewpoints.
The Uganda National Mosque was funded by Libya's Muammar Gaddafi and completed in 2006. Formerly known as the Gaddafi Mosque, it can accommodate about 15,000 people and sits on Old Kampala Hill, where the city was originally founded. A visit requires a fee (around 10,000 to 20,000 shillings, including a guided tour). Visitors are provided with headscarves and robes before entering, and women must cover their hair. The highlight is climbing the minaret's roughly 270 steps for a panoramic view of the city center's high-rises, Namirembe and Rubaga Cathedrals, and Lake Victoria. Tourists are not admitted during the Friday noon prayers. It is about 2 km from the city center.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00; visits paused during Friday prayers
Nearby sights
- Owino Market (St. Balikuddembe Market)
- Namirembe Cathedral (St. Paul's)
- Bulange
- Nakasero Market
- Independence Monument
- Lubiri (Mengo Palace) & Idi Amin Torture Chambers
- Kabaka's Lake
- Makerere University