1 day Kampala city tours
1 day Kampala city tours is an Adventure that takes you to explore Kampala capital city of Uganda on a budget Kampala city tour itinerary, Kampala city is a metropolitan area in the country with a population of about 1,800,000 people. The name Kampala came from “Impala “ the area had one of the largest populations of Impala situated on its hills hence Kampala meaning (” The hill of the Impala”). A first time visit on your Kampala city tours can be shocking by the apparent chaos in this cradle of happiness, Infectious jamming energy, from the various entertainment spots and shows throughout the year, no wonder it is referred to as “East Africa’s Entertainment Capital” . Kampala city is the major industrial and commercial. The central business area is composed of shopping malls, banks, Forex bureaus, insurance companies, hotels, restaurants, casinos and government offices. You shouldn’t worry about accommodation during your 1 day Kampala city tours because the city has a number of them ranging from luxury to budget, the ball is in your hands. Luganda is the main language spoken in Kampala and other metropolitan areas because the Baganda tribe originates from the central. But also the Kampala city is diverse and you can find people from all parts of the country and almost everyone in Kampala can speak and understand English. For a foreigner Kampala city is the is the best place to learn and appreciate the cultural diversity in the country on 1 day Kampala day trips
This 1 day Kampala city tours will be led by our guide driver who will take you to different corners of the city in a car , footing will be done were necessary, during one day in Kampala, driver will ensure that your safe amidst all the chaos and activities in the city center , stop over for lunch will be fix one of the best hotels in Kampala By the end of the 1 day Kampala city tour, we ensure you will have had a memorable adventure of all times. The tour can start anywhere in the city of Kampala and end anywhere within Kampala city depending on your pick up location.
NOTE :This day trips from Kampala can be combined with a general Uganda safari, Gorilla safari e.t.c.
Places to visit in Kampala city
Kabakas palace mengo
The palace is located in the heart of Kampala city from Twekembe( kabaka’s palace) to Bulange( Buganda’s parliament), it has been a home for four generation kabakas since 1885. You cant miss out to see the Magnificent reed and ring work representing the 52 clans of the Baganda,The drawing of Kabaka Muteesa 1’s palace and capital as drawn by Henrty Morton, The canon that Idi Amin used in the ounter of Kabaka Muteesa ll 1966, The Idi Amin torture dungeon among others
Gaddafi Mosque
The Gaddafi mosque was originally named after the Libyan leader , Mummar Gaddafi, found in the Old Kampala, standing astride the central business district of kampala.The National mosque is Africa’s second largest mosque and largest in Uganda. Awalk to the top of the minaret gives you a panoramic view of Kampala.
Bahai Temple
This temple is the only one of its kind in Africa and one of the 6 In the whole of world. It is located in kikaya hill in kyebando was built and completed in 1961, This faith was introduced to Uganda in the early 1958. The temple sits on a 50 acre site with immaculate gardens that attract people from far and beyond. The tranquility you experience in and out of the temple is in itself a triumph to the designer Charles Mason Ramey.
Kasubi Tombs
This is a burial ground for the kings of Buganda tribe and the royals, Four kings has been buried in this place hence a basic spiritual ground for the Ganda people, it was also declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2001 as it was described as one of the most remarkable buildings using purely vegetal material in the entire region of the sub-saharan Africa, In 2010 it almost burnt down by fire hence declaring it UNESCO Heritage site in danger.
Ndere cultural center
What is 1 day Kampala city tours (Uganda safari) without Ndere cultural center? The cultural center was founded in 2003, to host Uganda’s first traditional dance group, Ndere Troupe. And today it is a cultural center for all the Uganda culture and kampala cultural Night.The Ndere center’s unique architectural design is a seamless combination of artists creativity and simplicity that elevates African form, material, color and construction to unprecedented heights.the main performances take place on Wednesday, Friday and saturday although they can perform from anywhere like hotels,parties, homes among others.
Owino Market
Uganda’s type of shopping is totally different from that of the foreigners especially whites , the only way to know more about uganda’s shopping is visiting the owino market, there is a lot of chaos and noise in this market, one of the reasons is because it is in the middle of two tax parks, Owino Market is the largest market in uganda was created in 1972 after the displacement of about 320 market vendors from Nakasero market due to lack of space in the up town Market Nakasero,Everything you think of shopping is found in this market provided you navigate it right every thing can be got ranging from fresh fruits, food, electric compliance, cloths, bags, shoes among other.
Uganda wildlife Education center ( Zoo )
A drive to the zoo from Kampala takes only 40 minutes. This activity is fun for both the old and young. It sits on the shores of Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest freshwater lake. All the wildlife found in Uganda is collected in one place and the zoo animals like Lions, Uganda Kob, Zebras, Giraffe and the rarely seen Leopard one of the big five among others. Bird species like Red tailed monkey, Shoebill, elican among others , the snake park is also in the zoo. You will even see the Entebbe botanical garden Uganda’s oldest Botanical garden.
Uganda Martyrs shrine
This shrine is Uganda’s exclusive faith tourism site found nowhere else in the world, Is a must visit when you step foot in kampala. Is Namugongo, east of Kampala where most of the Martyrs were burnt at the stake.The Uganda Martyrs shrine is a master center piece that was constructed as a dedication to the Uganda Martyrs who died for disobeying the king’s orders to denounce christianity. Today every 3rd june , a public holiday, Uganda and the rest of the christian world commemorate the uganda Martyrs. 45 martyrs were hacked to death by the guards of kabaka mwanga ll of Buganda.
Three popes, including the current pope Francis have visited the Namugongo shrine and Uganda Martyrs shrine. Come and witness the eye-catching size of an African hut architectural shape with its unique interior and exterior.
National Museum
Namirembe cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral also known as the Namirembe cathedral because it is located on the namirembe hill is an Anglican church of Uganda and the oldest cathedral in Uganda, built in the 1890 with four different versions of it some were destroyed by fire.the standing building today was built in 1915 and 1919, it debatable has the largest pipe organ piano in Uganda.
Rubaga cathedral
Rubaga hill is home to the Rubaga cathedral church , this twin-towered cathedral was built as a shrine to the Uganda Martrys.it also holds the remain of the first African Catholic Bishop and the first Archbishop of Kampala. it also offers a stunning view of the kampala city, The cathedral is one of the revered places to visit in Uganda. once inside the grandness is intensified by the colorful painting and mosaics that depict a mix of both African and European influence united in their faith.
Crafts villages
The art and craft center has a number of things defining African culture. Grab yourself a remembrance of the great time you got in Kampala and also some to take home like the colorful kitenge ( Africa’s textile), Paintings, sculpture, shirts, skirts, huts, watches among others.
Makerere University
Makerere university is the largest and oldest institution of higher education, first established as a technical school in 1922 and became an independent national university in 1970.the university is the best in uganda and the 4th in Africa, Great leaders like Julius Nyerer, Joseph Kabira were groomed by the university. Makerere has many old buildings since the 1920’s like the main building commonly known as the Ivory Tower.
