Kampala City Full Day Tour

Day tour itinerary: Starting with Kampala CBD, your tour extends to the suburbs.
Up-town Kampala sights include: Mutesa II Monument, World War II Monument, the Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda (Since 1966), Uganda National Cultural Centre (Since Dec, 1959), Kampala Capital City Authority (HQ’s). Then make a stopover at Nakasero Market: Established in 1895, first at Lubiri and later to its present location within the city centre in 1905. Enjoy sights of the Hindu temples such as Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and other cultural sites.

From the CBD’s top sights; proceed to Buganda Kingdom and visit – The Kabaka’s (king’s) Palace; see the Idd Amin torture chambers, a historical machine gun, the palace pictorial, explore Buganda’s rich history and with a drive past Kabaka’s Lake. Included in the Buganda trail is the Nantawetwa monument; built exclusively for the King and only opened when He is being driven to from the palace to the Buganda Parliament. Drive on the Royal Mile; Sightseeing Bulange (Buganda Parliament); Kabaka’s monument, and Zakaria Kisingiri House as well as the Buganda Clan Symbols.

By continuing through the 80’s–Kampala; make a stopover at Gadhafi Mosque; (by the late Col. Muammar Gadhafi as a gift to Uganda). Get here and climb up the tower for a 360 degree bird’s eye view for the city’s popular 7 Hills; this includes viewing Fort Lugard (since 1800 by Capt. Fredrick Lugard) and Old Kampala Senior Secondary School (over 60 years and Rwanda’s President Kagame once enrolled here).

From Old Kampala – visit Makerere University: This iconic academic centre of excellence is Uganda’s largest and oldest (since 1922) as well as Africa’s third oldest university. At Makerere; see landmarks such as the Old University Library (established in 1949). The Main Administration Building (since 1941), alongside the Education monument.

En-route to the Baha’i Temple, drive via Kalerwe Market – the second largest local market; you may stopover for a few pictures or purchase some fresh fruits.

Approach Kikaya Hill – and explore the Baha’i Temple and Baha’i Faith in Uganda: this is the Baha’i sole temple in Africa; situated north east of Kampala. Be granted access the temple for a moment of self-meditation and take a few pictures in the lush gardens.

Special Note: Total silence and no cameras; is a must whilst in the Temple and it is closed on every Mondays & Fridays.  

Next is a visit to the Uganda National Museum: East Africa’s first and oldest (officiated by the British government in 1908 to its present site in 1954). This serves as a summary of our city tour and the rest of Uganda. Break-off for lunch at a restaurant and continue.

Thereafter, make a final stopover at The Uganda Martyrs Shrine – a major site where the martyrs were persecuted to death between 1885 and 1887 on orders of Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda. This site is a popular pilgrimage destination in Africa (every 3^rd June hundreds of thousands visit for pilgrimage). Be guided to The Basilica (constructed in 1967 for 9 years until 3^rd June 1975 and sanctifies on 7^th February 1993 by the then Pope). Three Papal visits to the Martyrs’ Shrine have been recognized: Pope Paul VI (1969), Pope John Paul II (1993) and recently Pope Francis (2015) – all have been to this religious site. You will as well get to the Martyrs Museum and the Holy Water Lake.

Following an informative tour of the shrine; return to the hotel or any choice location within Kampala City or the suburbs.

Special Note: All transfers outside Kampala require an extra cost. Such should be communicated in advance and a reasonable amount will be quoted.