The town is approximately 26.5 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of Masaka, the nearest large city.

[3] This is approximately 106.5 kilometres (66 mi), by road, south-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.

[5] Lukaya town is located at an average elevation of 1,140 metres (3,740 ft), above sea level.

[6] The town was founded by traders from India who traded primarily in coffee, cotton, and maize.

Long distance truck drivers destined to the Western Region of Uganda and neighboring countries often stopped there to eat and rest.