Trip Overview
Explore Kampala, the capital city of Uganda on our guided 1 day Kampala city tour by Lets Go Tours Rwanda. The 1 Day excursion gives you ample time to visit different tourism destinations in the capital of Africa’s Pearl. Visit local markets especillay Nakasero and Owino market which are the sources of fresh foods, fruits and all vegetables among others. A Kampala city tour also involves visiting the seven hills of Kampala of LKapala which are Makere, housing the oldest and largest university in Uganda, Mulago, home to the country’s national referral hospital, Naguru hill, Namirembe Hills, Mengo Hill, Kololo Hill, Rubaga and Old Kampala Hill. The other places to visit in Kampala include Kasubi tombs where the ancient kings of Buganda kingdom were buried, the National museum, the Bahai temple and the national museum. A walk through the city cetre offers you chance to meet and interact with local people who share their traditions, norms, customs and beliefs. The customized 1 Day Kampala City Tour gives visitors an insight into Uganda’s capital. You will also visit the Namugongo Marty’s shrine where believers of Christianity were massacred by the then Kabaka Mwanga who was opposed to Christianity. Kampala city is within the heart of the country, seated on 7 Hills of Old Kampala, Rubaga, Namirembe, Mengo, Makerere, Kololo and Nakasero Hills. A walk through Kampala city helps visitors discover more about Uganda’s diversified lifestyles, culture, and historical, political and economic status guided by Lets Go Tours Rwanda. In most cases a 1 Day Kampala city is oen a complement to other wildlife experience in Uganda which include gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest/Mgahinga, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, game viewing in Murchison Falls National park and hiking mount Rwenzori. The 1 Day city tour can be done at the start or end of the trip
Itinerary
After breakfast, with your tour guide, you will head to the Lubiri Buganda Kingdom Palace found on Mengo Hill; to view the Royal Regalia, proceed to the Kings’ burial place of Kasubi Tombs. Later drive to Namugongo Martyrs shrine – normally celebrated on 3rd June with several pilgrims from across Africa and the rest of the world, visit the National Museum for the historical and cultural and exhibitions and also Engage in the Ndere Troop Entertainment, before proceeding with a walk into the Nakasero and Owino Market Centers and several other local shops for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
