1 Day Kampala capital City Tour offers most experiencial outdoor city adventure and most preferably by walking. A day of Kampala Capital City Tour offers you an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the green Kampala City including the historical sites. Uganda’s capital Kampala, is the largest metropolitan area in the country with a population of about 1.8 Million people, it offers great monuments and historical sites worth explore. Before the British and Arabs came to Uganda, Kampala was reserved as a hunting ground for the Kabaka (King of Buganda Kingdom). It had one of the largest population of Impalas in the country and that is where the name Kampala derives. The Kampala hill ranges are maginificent, valleys and wetlands were perfect habitat for lots of antelope species. Kampala capital city sits on 7 hills of (Old Kampala, Kololo, Mengo, Rubaga, Nsambya, Namirembe and Kibuli.
Kampala is Uganda’s major industrial and commercial city. The central business area is composed of shopping malls, banks, Forex bureaus, insurance companies, hotels, restaurants, casinos and government offices. Although Luganda is the main language spoken, the population in the city is diverse and you can find people from all parts of Uganda. Almost everyone in Kampala can understand and speak English. The people are drawn to Kampala because it is where all the action, social services and opportunities can be found. The weather in Kampala is great and warm for most of the year because of its location along the equator. For a foreigner, visitors and, tourists Kampala is the best place to learn and appreciate the cultural diversity in the country.
Our 1 Day Kampala capital City Tour, trailing through the mighty Kampala is action packed activity as we will take you to discover one of the most vibrant cities in East Africa. You will visit all the major attractions in Kampala city including the key commercial, educational, cultural, religious and historical landmarks and centers. While visiting these landmarks and commercial centers, you will get numerous opportunities to mingle with the natives. Ugandans are extremely friendly and one of the most accommodating in the world. Uganda is the only country where refugees are given the same opportunities as citizens of the country. It is extremely rare to find Ugandans complaining about the over 1.5 million refugees in the country.
1 Day Kampala City Tour Excursion
Gaddafi Mosque:
Renamed Uganda National Mosque, this mosque is located at the old Kampala Hill overlooking the city center. The towering mosque offers the best city scope 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. it also secretly houses the IDI AMIN toucher chambers which still have remains of beings that faced it rough within
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.
Shopping at Local Markets:
A visit to the local markets is worthwhile to get an insight into the economic aspects of many 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. Both 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 dance groups in Uganda. Uganda is blessed with diverse people with different cultures including different traditional dances.
Although this day Kampala city tour ends in the evening, a night tour can be arranged with one of our Guides to experience the Kampala nightlife. If you request for a night tour, expect to be taken to the top night clubs, casinos and restaurants. Kampala is known a “city that never sleeps”. Folks party up to the wee hours of the morning from Monday to Sunday.
Through your Day Kampala city tour will be led by our local Guide who is also the driver. The Guide/Driver will ensure that you are safe amidst all the chaos and activity in the city center. Lunch is included in this tour and the Guide will ensure that you eat some local food like Luwombo, Matooke or Rolex. Traveling will be by car but you will walk on foot to most of the landmarks. By the end of this day tour of Kampala city, we hope you would have had a good understanding of the unique culture, behavior, traditions and lifestyle of Ugandans. The city tour can start and end anywhere in Kampala, Entebbe or Jinja.
