The 1 Day Kampala City Tour is one of the best ways to explore Kampala city. It takes you through the best of area for perfect experiences and memories.  You will learn about the city, it's history and the way of life of the people. 

Kampala is Uganda's capital city which is built across seven major hills. It is the prime political and commercial hub of Uganda and is referred to as a city that never sleeps. Due to its closeness to the equator, the city weather in the city is warm through the year. This tour to one Africa's most vibrant and secure cities is thrilling and will include visiting religious landmarks, historical, cultural and commercial centers such as the local markets, and cultural site. On your Kampala city tour, you will have opportunites to mingle with the ever cheerful Ugandans who are very friendly and accommodative.

Kampala is a real confluence of diversity bringing Ugandans of different cultures together in the exercise of industry and the search for employment. The number of foreign residents is increasing too. As of 2019, the city has 1,650,800 people. Because everybody comes from somewhere, Kampala would be a difficult place to live in without a common language to unite the people. English, Luganda and Swahili are the two main languages that have saved this beautiful city of seven hills from the fate of the biblical tower of Babel. The accents may differ according to the ethnicity of the speakers, but at least the people can communicate and understand each other. Different cultural festivals are organized in the city to provide entertainment and cultural education, and to create avenues for inter-cultural communication. There are several institutions of learning in the capital that offer affordable courses in African and international languages. There are also places of Worship for all the world’s major religions. 

On this 1 Day Kampala City Tour, you will have a glimpse at the political, social and economic background of the Uganda as a country and how these blend with the current life. Make sure that you do not miss out on the traditional food and other fast foods like the rolex!

Activities

  1. Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Gaddafi Mosque

King's Palace

Kasubi Tombs

Bahai Temple

Local Markets

Ndere Center

Some of the Places we shall visit on our Kampala City Tour

  • Gaddafi Mosque: Renamed Uganda National Mosque, the mosque is located atop Kampala Hill overlooking the city center. The towering mosque offers the best cityscape view of Kampala City.
  • Lubiri (Kabaka’s Mengo Palace): The Lubiri is the palace for the Kabaka of the Buganda Kingdom. The king has several palaces across the kingdom but this particular one at Mengo is regarded as the main one and houses the “twekobe” (parliament) plus a number of cultural and historical sites and elements. A local guide shall teach you about this 800 year kingdom and several cultural norms attached to the King and the Kingdom.
  • Kasubi Royal Tombs: The tombs are the burial grounds of the Kabakas (Kings) of of Buganda. They are UNESCO site that preserve the rich culture of the Baganda people. At the tombs you shall meet the caretaker to explain about the tombs, the Kings who are laid to rest there and the cultural norms of the Baganda in relation to the tombs. Observe the unique architecture of the tombs several cultural artifacts.
  • Bahai Temple: Uganda is lucky to have the Bahai Temple in Africa, one of the eight continental worshiping houses of the Bahai Faith. The beautiful house with unique architecture sits on a hill overlooking several suburbs of Kampala. It has lush lawns and many trees and flowery plants teeming with birds and butterflies. It is so peaceful and serene that it feels spiritual. The Bahai grounds are also one of the good birding spots in Kampala.
  • Local Markets: A visit to the local markets is worthwhile to get an insight into the economic aspects of many of the Kampala city dwellers. Visit Owino Market (St. Balikuddembe) which is popular for second hand clothes. Nakasero Market is popular for fresh farm produce and electronics. Bother markets are located in the center of the central business district.
  • Ndere Center: After a busy day exploring Kampala, spend the evening at the Ndere Cultural Center to enjoy cultural dances by the best traditional dances group in Uganda. Uganda is blessed with diverse people with different cultures including different traditional dances.

General Tips:

  • OPTIONAL: Are you interested in interacting with locals? We recommend to visit the BeadForLife project where you join a group of women and participate in making jewlery using recycled material and learn how this project has changed the women's lives.
  • OPTIONAL: Wind out the day with a relaxed Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Victoria. Please contact us for more information.

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