Kampala City Tour
A premium activity that takes a day off for a tour of the city’s most popular tourist destinations is the Kampala City Tour. Your driver guide will pick you up after breakfast and take you to the designated city sites; this can be completed in one or two days.
The following is a list of city tourist destinations to see during the Kampala City Tour:
Tombs in Kasubi
For the Buganda Kingdom, Kasubi Tombs is a well-known World Cultural Heritage site in Uganda. Four kings were buried there, and it’s an excellent spot to learn about Buganda’s past. Other members of the Buganda royal family are reportedly supposed to be buried here. These tombs were built in a circle in 1882. It was constructed by members of the royal family using traditional methods and spans 26 hectares of land. As a result, it is a fascinating location to see during your city tour of Kampala.
Shrine of the Namugongo Martyrs
Every year on the third of June, hundreds of people from all over the world converge at this magnificent location for yearly rituals. Furthermore, between 1885 and 1887, Kabaka “king” Mwanga of Buganda, Uganda, slaughtered 32 victims here, with 13 out of 22 of them being burned to death at Namugongo.
In 1967, work of the Uganda Namugongo Martyrs Shine edifice began in Namugongo and was completed eight years later. Next, on the third. His Eminence Sergio Cardinal Pignedoli, the papal envoy, formally opened the shrine in June 1975.
The National Museum
Originally established in 1908 at Lugard’s fort on old Kampala Hill, the National Museum of Uganda is known as the oldest museum in East Africa. Later, it moved to Makerere University’s School of Industrial and Fine Arts before being moved to its current permanent location on Kitante Hill. Many historical artifacts that were gathered by prehistoric men are on display in the museum.
Two traditional cultures and Ugandan music are on display, together with a variety of historical, musical, archaeological, scientific, and natural history artifacts. One of the main tourist destinations on the Kampala city tour is the Museum, which shows artifacts from the past and provides an authentic view of Uganda and its inhabitants.
Go to Cathedrals
Built on a hill, the Rubaga Catholic Cathedral and the Namirembe Protestant Cathedrals both welcome guests from many areas, including those on safari, and offer a stunning perspective of the structure that can house over 10,000 people. Go to one of the two tourist attractions when you’re in Uganda.
Central Mosque in Kampala
The Kampala Central Mosque, sometimes referred to as the National Mosque, was finished in 2006 and formally inaugurated for services in June 2007 thanks to a gift from the Muslim community in Uganda from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of Libya. Nonetheless, it can hold up to 15,000 worshippers and offers additional seating in its gallery for more than 1,100 people, while the terrace can hold a further 3,500 people.
The mosque is now a welcoming destination and the headquarters of the Uganda Muslim Community and Supreme Council.
Temple of Baha’i
Known as the mother temple of Africa, the Baha’i temple is the oldest. Following its completion in 1961, this structure was recognized as East Africa’s tallest structure. About 500 Bahias in 80 places, including 13 Baha’i Local Spiritual Assemblies, embraced the Baha’i faith after it started to grow in 1951. In Uganda, 30 tribes represented a number of individuals.
There are designated days of the week for gatherings in the Baha’ijj area, but the Baha’i people just choose a day to congregate each week, and the Baha’i temple in Uganda hosts gatherings every Sunday.
Many Ugandans visit the temple, which boasts lovely grounds with refreshing air for rest and a stunning natural setting, among other things.
The Monument to Independence
The British Colonial administration provided funding for the construction of the independence monument, which was completed on October 9, 1962, when Uganda celebrated its first independence.
It is situated in Kampala City on Speke Road and Nile Avenue, across from Standard Chartered Bank and next to the Sheraton Hotel gardens’ walls. To the right is the Grand Imperial Hotel. It is recommended that you bring your most memorable photos with you when you come.
The Cultural Center of Ndere
During your leisurely evening hours, you can visit this stunning cultural center and become enthusiastic by the magnificent traditional dance while sipping on a drink.
Ndere centers serve as “a summary of Uganda Culture and Tribes,” representing more than 60 ethnic groups and 30 indigenous languages. Nonetheless, English and Kiswahili are the official languages spoken there.
Tour of Kampala City and the Ndere Cultural Center
If you intend to attend the live performance, the venue usually opens at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. With Ndere troupes playing at the Center, you may witness the incredible music and dancing of the Ugandan tribes.
The Palace of Kabaka
Ssekabaka Mwanga 11 constructed the Kabaka’s Palace in 1885, shortly after assuming power in 1884 at the age of 18. Every new monarch is required to select “Nkaawo hill” as the location of his palace. As we speak, the palace is called Mengo Palace, and many tourists visit its attractions, such as the torture chamber, where Idi Amin Dada used to subject hundreds of prisoners to torture in a single cell that was electrically and water-connected. These torture chambers remain in place for research and tourism.
With the assistance of the official personnel, Kabaka Mwanga excavated the famous man-made lake known as Kabaka’s Palace in Uganda. His goal in excavating this lake was to link it to Africa’s second-largest lake, Lake Victoria. The lake is roughly 200 feet deep, has a surface area of around 2 square kilometers, and has a consistent water level all year round. During the rule of Ssekabaka Mwanga 11, fifty-two “52” clans of the Buganda Kingdom excavated or built the lake between 1885 and 1888.
Location: Kabaka’s Lake is situated in Ndeeba Rubaga Division, five kilometers from the Kampala City Center, between Ring Road and Nabunya Road.
Market in Nakasero
On the foothill of Nakasero, in the center of Kampala’s city, is the Nakasero Market. On the Kampala City Tour, this market serves as a tourist destination. The distance from Entebbe Road is 50 meters.
When the monarch of Buganda was counseled to establish the first market in the palace, this one was established in 1895. Ten years later, the market was moved to Kagugube, which is located between Gaddafi Road and Sir Apollo Kagwa Road. It is currently located on the hill of Nakasero. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and a wide variety of spices will be on display for you to see when you visit the market.
