Perfect Kampala City tour
Prior to or following your gorilla trekking tour, you may allocate time to explore Kampala, the capital and commercial hub of the Republic of Uganda. Our Kampala city tour and day excursions are among the most exhilarating activities for individuals interested in exploring urban tourism destinations in Uganda. Our Kampala city tour presents a number of possibilities, and the path you select will undoubtedly provide what you seek. For cultural enthusiasts, a cultural trail exists primarily for the Baganda, featuring sites such as the Kasubi Tombs, Lubiri ceremonial palace, Mengo, the Parliament of the Buganda Kingdom, and Nagalabi, the coronation field of the Buganda Kingdom.
Include a visit to the Uganda Museum during your trip to Kampala.
The Uganda Museum, situated at plot 54 Kiira Road, presents an extensive collection of Ugandan cultural artifacts. The Uganda Museum holds the greatest collection of ethnographic materials in Africa. A visit to the Uganda Museum during your Kampala city trip will introduce you to various departments, including Natural History, Ethnography, Musicology, and Archaeology, as well as Stone Age sites in Uganda. A minimum of three hours is required to explore this location. It is an essential location to have on a wish list while arranging a tour of Kampala city. For those interested in exploring its history, a trail commences at Old Kampala, where the inaugural museum was established before relocating to Makerere University and subsequently to its present site adjacent to the Uganda Wildlife Authority offices along Kiira Road.
Buganda Trail during your Kampala City Tour
The Buganda Kingdom is a prominent kingdom in Uganda dedicated to the advancement of cultural tourism. This path leads to Lubiri, the ceremonial palace of the King of Buganda. Exploring this castle requires approximately two hours prior to visiting Kabaka’s Lake, popularly known as Akayanja ka Kabaka. This is an artificial lake designed to link Lubiri with Lake Victoria, as the King became weary of traveling from his palace to the lake for swimming and canoeing. From Lubiri, one can next visit Mengo, the parliament of Buganda. The Kasubi Tombs are essential for those with available time. It serves as the sepulcher for the monarchs of Buganda. It was ravaged by fire, but restoration is nearly complete. Additional burial sites include the Wamala Tombs, and those with time may engage with the Buganda narrative by visiting Nagalabi in Buddo, the official coronation site of the Buganda Kingdom.
Kampala City Tour – Markets
The Kampala city trip is the sole opportunity to explore local markets. Exploring urban marketplaces on foot is an enriching experience. Prominent urban markets encompass Nakaselo, Owino, and Balikudebbe Markets. It is exhilarating to observe how dealers engaged in fruits, vegetables, foodstuffs, and other merchandise operate in a highly congested work environment. Their hospitality is exceptional, affirming that Ugandans are truly amicable individuals.
Cathedrals, Mosques, and Temples During Your Kampala City Tour
Uganda is a nation characterized by a multitude of religious denominations. If you are interested in religion, consider seeing cathedrals during our Kampala city trip. Each church is strategically situated on a hill, including Namirembe church, Rubaga Cathedral, and Nsambya, among others. The Old Kampala and Kibuli Mosques possess a significant historical legacy. Should time permit, you are welcome to visit the Bahia temple.
Individuals interested in politics may visit the Parliament of Uganda, while those seeking shopping opportunities will find numerous possibilities in the form of retail malls in Kampala. Contact Gorilla Trekking in Africa to arrange a city tour of Kampala.