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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uganda
Ugandan World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Uganda map · historical landmarks in Uganda
Uganda has 4 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural and 3 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1994 and 2001. This map of UNESCO sites in Uganda covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Ugandan World Heritage Sites range from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest onwards; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was the country's first inscription, added in 1994; Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi is the most recent, listed in 2001; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations and volcanoes nature.
Start with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 4
- Cultural
- 1
- Natural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1994
Sites on the map
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uganda
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwindi Impenetrable ForestLast refuge of the mountain gorilla. | 1994 | Natural | Last refuge of the mountain gorilla. |
| Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkLocated in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is… | 1994 | Natural | Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional… |
| Rwenzori Mountains National ParkThe Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenz. | 1994 | Natural | The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenz. |
| Tombs of Buganda Kings at KasubiThe Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala distr. | 2001 | Cultural | The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala distr. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Uganda
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Uganda?
- Uganda has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 cultural and 3 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Uganda?
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was inscribed in 1994. Last refuge of the mountain gorilla.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Uganda?
- Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi, inscribed in 2001. The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala distr.
- Which sites in Uganda are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 3 of the 4 listings are natural: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Uganda are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Uganda.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Uganda?
- The 4 UNESCO-listed sites above are Uganda's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (1994). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Ugandan World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 4 Ugandan UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.