Embark on a private guided tour of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, and discover its rich history, vibrant local markets, historical monuments, temples, Buganda kingdom, Gadhafi mosque, Makerere University, and the Uganda National Museum.
Embark on a private guided tour of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, and discover its rich history, vibrant local markets, historical monuments, temples, Buganda kingdom, Gadhafi mosque, Makerere University, and the Uganda National Museum.
- Kampala - Begin your journey in Kampala Central and explore the city’s suburbs. Highlights in up-town Kampala include: The Independence Monument, Mutesa II Monument, World War II Monument, the Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda (established in 1966), Uganda National Cultural Centre (since December 1959), and Kampala Capital City Authority…
- Kampala - Begin your journey in Kampala Central and explore the city’s suburbs. Highlights in up-town Kampala include: The Independence Monument, Mutesa II Monument, World War II Monument, the Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda (established in 1966), Uganda National Cultural Centre (since December 1959), and Kampala Capital City Authority headquarters.
Make a stop at Nakasero Market: Established in 1895, initially at Lubiri and later moved to its current location in the city center in 1905. Enjoy the sights of Hindu temples such as Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and other cultural landmarks.
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Kabaka’s Palace - Continue to the Buganda Kingdom and visit the Kabaka’s (king’s) Palace. See the Idd Amin Armoury, a historic machine gun, the palace pictorial, and explore Buganda’s rich history with a drive past Kabaka’s Lake. The Buganda trail includes the Nantawetwa monument, built exclusively for the King and only opened when he is driven to or from the palace to the Buganda Parliament. Drive along the Royal Mile to see Bulange (Buganda Parliament), Kabaka’s monument, Zakaria Kisingiri House, and the Buganda Clan Symbols.
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Gaddafi National Mosque - Make a stop at Gaddafi Mosque, established by the late Col. Muammar Gaddafi. Climb the tower (minaret) for a 360-degree bird’s eye view of the city’s famous 7 Hills, including Fort Lugard (established in 1800 by Capt. Frederick Lugard) and Old Kampala Senior Secondary School (over 60 years old, with Rwanda’s President Kagame as a former student).
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Kasubi Tombs - Visit the Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This renowned spiritual site for the Baganda preserves traditional and cultural practices. It is a significant burial ground for the previous four Kings (Kabakas) of Buganda, making it a religious center for the Royal family where important traditional rituals related to Buganda culture are held.
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Makerere University - From Kasubi, take a sightseeing tour through Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest university (established in 1922) and Africa’s third oldest. At Makerere, see landmarks such as the Old University Library (established in 1949) and the Main Administration Building (since 1941), along with the Education monument.
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Baha’i Temple - Head to Kikaya Hill to explore the Baha’i Temple and learn about the Baha’i Faith in Uganda. This is the only Baha’i temple in Africa, located northeast of Kampala. Enjoy a moment of self-meditation and take pictures in the lush gardens.
Special Note 01: The Temple is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
From the Temple, you will be dropped off at your starting point.
Special Note 02: Transfers outside Entebbe require an additional cost. Please communicate this in advance for a reasonable quote.
- Uganda Museum - The Museum is temporarily closed for renovations.
Stop at the Uganda National Museum, East Africa’s first and oldest museum (established by the British government in 1908 and moved to its current site in 1954). This serves as a summary of our city tour and the rest of Uganda. The Museum is temporarily closed for renovations.
- Entrance fee to selected stopovers
- Mineral water provided on tour
- City tour route map copy
- Photos of your tour
- Transport in a Minibus/Minivan
- Entrance fee to selected stopovers
- Mineral water provided on tour
- City tour route map copy
- Photos of your tour
- Transport in a Minibus/Minivan
- Lunch
- Drop-off outside our radius
- Optional activities at stopovers
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Lunch
- Drop-off outside our radius
- Optional activities at stopovers
- Expenses of a personal nature
Ends at: Uganda Museum
Pick-up: 08:30AM or 01:00PM / Drop-off: 02:00PM or 06:00PM
Trip Overview:
Kampala is the capital and largest city in Uganda. The city is subdivided into 5 divisions; Central division, Kawempe division (North), Makindye division (South), Nakawa division (East) and Rubaga division (West) respectively. Kampala started as an urban…
Ends at: Uganda Museum
Pick-up: 08:30AM or 01:00PM / Drop-off: 02:00PM or 06:00PM
Trip Overview:
Kampala is the capital and largest city in Uganda. The city is subdivided into 5 divisions; Central division, Kawempe division (North), Makindye division (South), Nakawa division (East) and Rubaga division (West) respectively. Kampala started as an urban settlement in in 1890 with the arrival of Sir Frederick Lugard on Old Kampala hill, later in 1900 it became Uganda’s capital following the signing of the Buganda agreement and in 1950 the city got its first mayor. This tour is the easiest and safest way to explore Kampala, its people, its history and economic engagements. After this tour, you will become a storyteller! This is a private guided tour ensuring a personalized service and authentic experiences!
Highlights:
Kampala’s historical monuments
Religious Temples
Visit Buganda Kingdom
Gadhafi Mosque
Makerere University
Uganda Museum
The 7 hills of Kampala
Explore local Markets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.