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 Walk
- 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 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.