The One Day Kampala Cultural Tour explores the bustling modern commercial and administrative capital of Uganda, a melting pot of cultures, thriving commerce, busy youthful streets and one of the fastest growing metropolises in Africa. Covering over 170 sq.km area, Kampala is the most lively capital in Africa, offering a blend of modernity and culture. Explore like a local in the company of our resident city guide, expereince the day-to-day hustle and bustle on Kampala’s business streets and enjoy the renown friendliness of Ugandan people.
One Day Kampala Cultural Tour Highlights
Highlights include; a visit to the UNESCO Kasubi Royal Tombs and the King’s Palace to learn of the rich Buganda culture and tradition embedded in art, folktales and lifestyle of ordinary people. You will break off to dine in the popular city’s eating place to taste on any of Uganda cuisines. Finally, you will take a Boda Boda ride on Kampala’s traffic jammed narrow streets to get a feel of an ordinary life of the city residents and explore on a sightseeing ride across the metropolis.
One Day Kampala Cultural Highlights and Sites to Visit
- UNESCO Kasubi Royal Tombs
- King’s Palace, Bulange
- Walk the Royal Mile
- Buganda Parliament
- Gadhafi Mosque
- Nakasero Market
- Kampala Boda Boda Tour
One Day Kampala Cultural Tour detailed Itinerary
The One Day Cultural Tour is tailored to your available time and interest where a top highlight is a visit to the UNESCO Kasubi Royal Tombs a unique landmark and active shrine that house the remains of the 4 Kings of Buganda Kingdom. Here, you will be received by a knowledgeable site guide that will share with you the rich history, ancient traditions, norms and rituals observed and practiced here on behalf of the kingdom. Other interesting features while here include a royal drum house, Muzira Mpanga House endowed in ancient architecture, eternal fireplace, Kings’ regalia, Kings wives and a linage of active gate keepers.
From Kasubi Royal Tombs, you will walk the Royal Mile that connects Buganda Kingdom Parliament and Royal Palace where you will learn of Nanta’wetwa Round About, and the clan’s symbols which make the entire Kingdom.
Along this tour, you will come onto Gadhafi Mosque, an architectural masterpiece atop of Old Kampala Hill one of the original seven hills that form city. While here, walk up the towering tower for an-round views of Kampala’s modern skyline and distant hills. Finalize your tour with a short walking tour through the fresh food and fruit market of Nakasero to appreciate the produce of Uganda’s fertile soils.
Getting Around
To get around while on this tour, take an Optional Boda Boda ride to get a feel of day-to-day lifestyle the busy Kampala and experience its everyday lifestyle and hustle.
Included on this Tour
- An English-Speaking City Guide
- Pick up, and Drop at Your Hotel
- Lunch
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Site entrance fees and local tax
Excluded
- Tips to Guides
- Personal Shopping
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned
Dress Code and Packing essentials on this Tour
Cultural and religious sites require modesty and respectful code of dressing. For men, longer trousers and shorts that cover all the way to knees and t-shirts or shirts are recommended. For women, trousers (not too tight) and full browses are recommended. On several sites women will be offered appropriate dress if available.
On this tour, desist to carry or expose large cash, expensive gadgets like watches, necklaces, laptops and phones in order to avoid attraction from pick pocketers and opportunists common in overcrowded places.