Day Trip Information
Equator Visit
Just over one hours drive from Kampala, located along the Masaka Road. At the Equator there are craft shops and a good café.
Bujigali Falls
About two (2) hours drive from Kampala, located beside the Source of the Nile in Jinja. The entrance fee per person is 3,000 UgSh (approximately) and the car/bus fee is paid on entry.
Source of the Nile
Also in Jinja, and you take a short boat ride to visit the source of the River Nile. Cost is 10,000 UgSh (approximately) per person. There is a short boat trip and prices for this vary.
Nile Resort Hotel
Also located in Jinja close to Bujagali Falls. The hotel has swimming facilities and a restaurant
Safari
1 day trip to Lake Mburo National Game Park
2 to 3 day trip to Murchison Park or Queen Elizabeth
Costs vary depending on the season, activities required and the size of the group.
Confirm estimated costs with the local tour operator via email: maranathatours@gmail.com
Transport
Your transport will most likely have been arranged for you prior to your coming. If so, you will have a designated driver for the duration of your stay. If you wish to make extra trips and you need a taxi or vehicle hire, we can suggest several private hire vehicles.
Restaurants
Café Roma (Italian)
Tank Hill, Muyenga
Sams Restaurant
Kampala Road, Town Centre
Fang Fang Chinese
Communications House
Town Centre
Patisserie Coffee Shop
Ggaba Road
Nandos
Kampala Road
Town Centre
Shopping Centres
Garden City Shopping Complex
Yusuf Lule Road (15 minutes drive from Emmaus Guesthouse)
(has several small cafes, book store, clothes shops, internet facilities)
Shop Rite (Supermarkets)
Jinja Road (15 minutes drive from Emmaus Guesthouse)
Game (hardware, clothes, food store)
Jinja Road (15 minutes drive from Emmaus Guesthouse)
There are also a few supermarkets in Kabalagala, not too far from the both guesthouses. They are within walking distance, or 5 minutes by taxi.
Entertainment
Movie House Cinema
Located on Top Floor of Garden City Shopping Complex.
Tel: 0312261416.
Cost: 10,000 UgSh per person (approximately)
10-Pin Bowling
Also located at Garden City.
Cost: 6,000 UgSh per person per game (approximately)
Swimming Pool
Hotel International
Located on the same road as the Emmaus Guesthouse, not too far away.
Speke Resort - Munyonyo
(located along the Gaba Road)
Olympic swimming pool facilities, lovely gardens and restaurants.
Cost: Admission for swimming 15,000 UgSh per person per game (approximately)
Medical Assistance
The closest hospital is:
International Hospital Kampala
Located 5 minutes drive from both guesthouses. It was founded by Dr. Ian Clarke, and is one of the best hospitals in Uganda.
Contact Number: +256 31 200400
Ambulance: + 256 77200400
Another place that is mostly used by our visitors:
The Surgery
(located in Kampala, about 20 minutes drive from the guesthouses)
Contact number: + 256 041256003.
Please Note: Ambulance Service is not available.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Pentecostal
Full Gospel Church
Makerere Hill Road
7am-9am English Service
9am-11am English Service
11am- 1pm English/Luganda Translated.
Watoto Church (Previously KPC)
Bombo Road
10am-12 noon.
English Service
Anglican
Namirembe Cathedral
Namirembe Hill
8am-10 am English Service
All Saints
Nakasero Hill
8am-9am English Service.
Roman Catholic
Christ the King
Opposite Communications House, Colville Street
8am - 10 am English Service.
Teams/Groups may wish to visit local churches associated with the project where they are based. Your Link Worker or the Pastor can make the necessary arrangements for you.