Independent bookshop
Operating since 1927, Uganda's oldest bookshop.
Uganda
Bookshops in Kampala
The Atlas lists 21 independent bookshops in Kampala. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 1.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · Gayaza Road, Kampala
Independent bookshop · Namirembe Road, Kampala
Independent bookshop · Namirembe Road, Kampala
Independent bookshop · Kawala Road, Kampala
Independent bookshop · Industrial area, Kampala
Independent bookshop · First Floor, Shop No. A/F-41, Mukwano Arcade, Ben Kiwanuka Street, P.O. Box 143355 Kampala
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Independent bookshop · Bombo Road, Kampala
Independent bookshop · Kikumi Kikumi, Kampala
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Bookshop questions: Kampala
- How many bookshops are listed in Kampala?
The Atlas currently lists 21 active bookshops in Kampala. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Kampala?
No current listings are categorised as selling secondhand books. Some shops may carry used stock without that detail being recorded. Check the individual listings or suggest a missing shop.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Kampala?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit