Uganda hosts the Baha’I temple of the Africa continent. Constructed in 1958, the Baha’i temple sits on a beautiful spot on top of Kikaya hill, 7km on the Gayaza road, in Kampala City. The magnificent dorm structure of the temple can be spotted several kilometers away from many parts of Kampala City, such as from Makerere, Ntinda, Bukoto, etc… The Baha’I temple and library are on a 22 acre piece of land which is lush with several species of trees, flowery plants, bushes, and beautifully tendered to lawns. This is one of the most beautiful and pristine green places in the bustling Kampala city. For those that love icons and nature the Bahai is one of the top places & things to see in Kampala.
The spot is abundant with a variety of colorful birds and some small creatures like squirrels. The Bahai temple and place is one of the top places to visit on a day Kampala tour to learn about the bahai faith in Uganda, observe the nature, enjoy wonderful views over Kampala city and relax in an awe-inspiring and pollution free environment. It is also one of the birding pots in Kampala one can peacefully enjoy birding in the city without obstructions. Up to 50 species can be recorded within two hours of birding around the Bahai. The early morning is best time to watch birds.
The place is open for all and entry is free!
Wahlberg’s Eagle
Crowned Hornbill
Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill
Red-eyed Dove
Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher
Eastern Grey Plantain-eater
Common Bulbul
African Green Pigeon
Palmnut Vulture
Ruppell’s Long-tailed Starling
Pied Crow
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird
Bronze Mannikin
Tropical Boubou
African Citril
Grey-backed Camaroptera
Speckled Mousebird
White-browed Robin-chat
African Thrush
Spotted Flycatcher
Blue-spotted Wood Dove
Grey Woodpecker
Double-toothed Barbet
Variable Sunbird
Cattle Egret
Yellow-billed Kite
Levaillant’s (Stripped) Cuckoo
Grey-headed Nigrofinch
Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu
Green-headed Sunbird
Tamborine Dove
Ross’ Turaco
Sacred Ibis
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
Yellow White-eye
Purple Starling
Red-billed Firefinch
Tawny-flanked Prinia
African hobby
Woodland Kingfisher
Willows Warbler (Migrant from Russia during winter)
Little Swifts
Black-headed Gonolek
Brown-crowned Tchagra
Squirrel
Legless Lizard