Starting with Kampala CBD, your tour extends to the suburbs.
Up-town Kampala sights include: The Independence Monument, 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’s Armoury, 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 (minaret) 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).
Continue to visit Kasubi Tombs (a UNESCO World Heritage Site): Kasubi Tombs is a renowned spiritual site for the Baganda where traditional and cultural practices have been preserved from time to time. The site is a significant burial ground for the previous four Kings of Buganda which qualifies it as a cultural centre for the Royal family – important rituals related to Buganda culture are held on site.
From Kasubi, drive through Makerere University on a sightseeing tour: 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: The Temple and it is closed on every Mondays.
Stopover at the Uganda National Museum: East Africa’s first and oldest (officiated by the British government in 1908 to its latest site in 1954). This serves as a summary of our city tour and the rest of Uganda.
Your tour temporarily ends at the Bahai Temple – then transfer back to the hotel.
Starts in: Kampala CBD
Pick-up: 08:30AM/01:00PM
Ends at: Uganda National Museum
Drop-off: 01:00PM/06:30PM
