Kampala City Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Pick you up from your hotel and hit the road into Kampala city Tour.

We will be visiting the following sites in Kampala.

Uganda Martyrs Shrine

Uganda Martyrs Shrine is located in Namugongo – 15 kilometres drive from Kampala central. It serves as a remembrance for the Ugandans from the Buganda Kingdom who were burnt to ashes and others tortured to death for rebelling again the Kabaka in favor of Christianity, and 22 were Roman Catholics and 23 protestants. The shrine offers the opportunity to learn about the history of Christianity in Uganda.

Baha’i Temple

Located on Kikaya Hill in the suburbs of Kampala, this is the mother of Baha’i temples on the African continent. Enjoy the sight of the magnificent building and learn about the Baha’i faith in Uganda. Apart from the religious aspect of the temple, it sits on a vast piece of land with beautiful gardens with bird watching opportunities.

Uganda Museum

Located at plot 54 kira Road, Uganda Museum offers a comprehensive cultural collections of Uganda,  with a display of Uganda’s cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions, Musicology, archeological for Uganda it started small at Old Kampala hill,  it expanded and moved to Makerere University, with more expansion it was brought here at Kira road, still with programmes of expanding it and adding in new collections.

Kasubi Tombs

The Kasubi Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They serve as a burial ground for some of the kings of Buganda. In Buganda it is believed that the King does not die but rather disappears. You will hear more tales from your guide and see some of the Buganda regalia at the tombs.

Namirembe and Rubaga Cathedral

The early explorers and missionaries settled in Uganda to share and spread their beliefs. Both Roman Catholics and Protestants (Anglicans) were welcomed by the Kabaka and given land for settlement to establish ‘headquarters’ for their beliefs. Namirembe Cathedral is Anglican and Rubaga Cathedral is Catholic – these are the oldest cathedrals in Uganda and command great views over Kampala.

Bulange and Lubiri

Bulange is the Buganda Kingdom’s parliament. Parliament sessions are held every month and are focused on issues of tradition, culture and development. The Kabaka (king) visits Bulange twice a year to open the sessions at the beginning of the year and close the sessions at the end of the year. The Lubiri the ceremonial palace of Buganda kingdom is located on a stretch covering one mile and is the official residence of the Kabaka.

Gadhafi Mosque

This is the national mosque in Uganda and it was built with support from the late Libyan leader, Muammar Gadhafi. It has a rich history with its location on the original colonial capital and one of the original ‘seven hills’ of Kampala. Climb up the many steps of the mosque to see Kampala through a bird’s eye view.

Craft markets

There are several craft markets in the city. Some are in permanent locations, whereas others are weekly or monthly markets. Depending on what you are looking for, visit a craft market and purchase a souvenir of Ugandan heritage from prints, to canvas, paintings and postcards. Permanent craft markets include the Buganda Road craft market, the National Theater craft market and the Uganda Crafts 2000 ltd.

Local restaurants

Ugandans love their food. Each Ugandan tribe has their own unique dishes or at least a unique way of preparing the food. Kampala is the cultural melting point for Uganda. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy the different Ugandan foods on the menu.

End of the Kampala City Tour