What are fun Christmas activities for families in Uganda?

Families in Uganda have plenty of festive activities to enjoy together during Christmas. Attending church services is a major tradition, and many families look forward to the lively music, dancing, and community gatherings these services bring.

Families also host special Christmas feasts, with traditional foods like roast goat, matoke and rice, children are often given new clothes as gifts, which they wear to church and celebrations. In Kampala, activities like visiting Acacia Mall or Garden City Mall for holiday displays, shopping, and photos with Santa are popular.

For outdoor activities, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Lake Victoria offer beautiful locations for families to picnic, relax or go boating. Many families also use the holiday to travel, visiting places like Murchison Falls or Jinja for sightseeing and adventure activities. Community gatherings with games, music and storytelling are common in rural areas, making Christmas a festive and meaningful season for families across Uganda.