Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

Uganda's most-visited pilgrimage site — memorial to the 1886 Uganda Martyrs.

Country

🇺🇬 Uganda

Region

Kampala

Best time

Year-round

Coordinates

0.370, 32.680

About Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

Namugongo commemorates the 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican Ugandan martyrs executed in 1886. A modern basilica on the Catholic side, a memorial garden on the Anglican side. Annual 3rd-June pilgrimage draws millions.

Highlights

  • Catholic and Anglican shrines
  • 3-June annual pilgrimage
  • Martyrs' memorial garden
Live forecast · Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
25°C Overcast · 11 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:00
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  7. 🌦 27° 19° 💧 1.2mm
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Best time to visit

Year-round

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