1 Day Kampala City Tour
1 Day Kampala City Tour; Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda in the heartland of the Buganda Kingdom, occupied by a series of hills covered with tilled villas and surrounded by trees bordering Lake Victoria on its north (Africa’s largest lake). It covers the total area of 189 km². Kampala has more different accommodations: budget, midrange, and luxury accommodations that meet guests’ choices.
There are many attractions in Kampala City, which include visiting Nakasero Market, kasubi tombs, Bahai Temple, the Independence Monument, islands in Lake Victoria, Lake Victoria beaches, NAGURU Hill, etc., and activities to do while in kampala include White water rafting at River Nile since it’s the best place in Uganda for such activity, sport fishing at lake Victoria, bungee jumping, quad biking in the local communities, zip lining in Busika, community walks in local villages, horseback riding, jet boating and many activities
On this day 1 tour of Kampala city, you will have a glimpse at the political, social, and economic background of Uganda as a country and how these blend with the current life. Make sure that you do not miss out on the traditional food and other fast foods like the Rolex! The day-long city tour includes the following:
The Gaddafi Mosque: The mosque is located on the hill in the Old Kampala area, overlooking Kampala’s city center, offering a stunning view of the city. It’s the largest mosque and one of the interesting attractions, sitting on 2 acres of landscape.
The Kasubi royal tombs: The tombs are the burial grounds for the kabaka (kings) of Buganda and other members of the Buganda royal family. It’s located 5 minutes away from the city on Kasubi Hill, occupying 27 acres of landscape. This site remains of great importance in a spiritual and political way to Ganda people.
Bahai Temple:Â It is located in one of the suburbs of Kampala city, Kikaya Hill, surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees. Bahai Temple represents faith. It’s one of the eight continental worshiping houses. It’s in the convenient peaceful place that feels spiritual and perfect for bird watching/birding since it has nice spots for birds. It’s open for everyone, including the people of different faiths.
Lubiri (Kabaka’s Palace, Mengo): This is located in the Mengo suburb of Kampala. It’s a royal compound of the Kabaka (King) of Buganda. It’s the official home of the Buganda kings (royal family). It’s on 260 acres of landscape with historical artifacts, gardens, and torture chambers, making it a grand palace. You meet a local guide who teaches you about several cultural norms, kings, and the Buganda kingdom.
Local Markets: Local markets serve the community in different ways. This is where people earn a living, create social space, and much more. Kampala has different markets that include Nakasero Market on the hill of Nakasero for fresh farm goods and electronics, Owino Market, popular for second-hand clothes, Nakawa Market, Kajja Market, etc. Both Owino and Nakasero are in the central business district.
Ndere cultural center. After exploring Uganda, spend your evening at the Ndere Cultural Business Center for cultural dances from the best traditional dance groups, art exhibits, and restaurants. Ndere is perfect on Sundays, Fridays, and Wednesdays. Uganda is blessed with diverse people with different cultures and different traditional dances.
Day one’s city tour offers the above interesting activities.
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