1-Day Kampala City Tour
Uganda · 1 day

1-Day Kampala City Tour

Uganda Museum · Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine · Gaddafi Mosque · Kabaka’s Palace · Bahai Temple

Trip overview

The city tour of Uganda's capital features different historic and cultural sites which include the Uganda Museum, Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, Gaddafi Mosque, the King's palace, Bahai Temple, Rubaga Hill, Namirembe Cathedral and major markets in Kampala. Kampala is a vibrant city which offers adventure in every corner. It is more than just Uganda's capital: Kampala is an economic hub and one place that connects different cultures. The warmth of the people, historic landmarks and vibrant street life attract different tourists to explore and discover Africa's best kept treasures.

Safari highlights

  • Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine
  • Lubaga Cathedral
  • Gaddafi Mosque
  • Lubiri (Kabaka’s Mengo Palace)
  • Namirembe Cathedral
  • Bahai Temple
  • Optional evening at Ndere Cultural Centre

Detailed itinerary

Kampala City Tour

Our company representative and driver guide will pick you up from your residence or hotel to go for the Kampala City Tour. You will visit the Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine that commemorates the twenty-two Ugandan Christians burnt alive between 1885 and 1887 by the then King of Buganda, the late Kabaka Mwanga — one of the major pilgrimage and tourist sites. You will visit Lubaga Cathedral on Lubaga Hill, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, with grand architecture and interior. The Gaddafi Mosque, atop Kampala Hill overlooking the city centre, offers an insight into Islam and art as well as the best cityscape view of Kampala. You will visit the Lubiri (Kabaka's Mengo Palace), the official residence of the King of Buganda on Mengo Hill — the Kampala city tour is not complete without a visit to the palace. Namirembe Cathedral, founded in 1890, stands majestically on Namirembe Hill, a spiritual heartbeat with stained glass honouring the Uganda Martyrs and kings. Finally, the Bahai Temple — one of only eight continental worshipping houses of the Bahai Faith — sits on a hill overlooking several suburbs of Kampala, with lush lawns, trees and flowery plants teeming with birds and butterflies. After your day tour, you can choose to spend the evening at the Ndere Cultural Centre for entertainment through cultural dances, or drive back to your residence, which marks the end of your safari.

Safari includes

  • An experienced driver guide
  • Comfortable vehicle
  • Site entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water while on board
  • Necessary government taxes

Safari excludes

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

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