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How to get fromKampala to Buvuma Islandby bus, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kampala to Buvuma Island by bus, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Sheraton Gardens - Nile Avenue to Mukono Taxi Parkbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mukono Taxi Park to Kiyinditaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Kiyindi to Buvumacarferry car ferry
    4h 2m

  2. Bus, taxi, car ferry via City Square

    1. Take the bus from City Square to Mukono Taxi Parkbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mukono Taxi Park to Kiyinditaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Kiyindi to Buvumacarferry car ferry
    4h 23m

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  • Distance: 83.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Buvuma Island, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Buvuma Island. However, you can take the bus to Mukono Taxi Park, take the taxi to Kiyindi, then take the car ferry to Buvuma. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mukono Taxi Park, take the taxi to Kiyindi, then take the car ferry to Buvuma.

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