Kabale /Uganda/

altitude: 1,863 m/ 6,115 ft
estimated population: 50,000

Kabale Town is the biggest urban centre of the Ugandan Gorilla Highlands, nestled in impressive green hills at 1,863 m/6,115 ft above sea level, close to Lake Bunyonyi. Among the people from other parts of Uganda, Kabale has a reputation as a very cold place. Elders can tell you how they couldn’t write at school in winter (June–July) since their hands were shaking too much. The temperatures today are higher, but not much above 20°C/68°F during the day or 10°C/50°F at night.

A challenging 9-hole golf course can be found above the town. About 8 km/5 mi from Kabale in a small muddy grove on 
the road to Rwanda are some hot springs. Do not expect 
too much—but it can be fun to share with local people, 
especially for them.

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