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Half-Day Kampala City Tour

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Overview


Take time off your busy schedule and go explore the amazing Kampala City "East Africa's Party Capital". Meet the most hospitable people & share cultural experiences. Visit Buganda Kingdom, Uganda National Museum, Historical Mosques & Temples together with multiple local markets.

Highlights


  • Kampala’s historical monuments!
  • Buganda kingdom (king’s palace, parliament, monument)!
  • Visit the Uganda National Museum!
  • Tour Makerere University, East Africa's Oldest!
  • Explore Temples & Mosques!
  • Local Markets tour & souvenir shopping!
Half-Day Kampala City Tour

Description


Half-Day Kampala City Tour

Kampala City (in Kampala District) is the capital & largest city in Uganda. The city is subdivided into 5 divisions; Central division, Kawempe division (North), Makindye division (South), Nakawa division (East) & Rubaga division (West) respectively, engulfed by Wakiso District & you always have to travel through Wakiso District to any other destination outside Kampala.

Kampala started as an urban settlement in in 1890 with the arrival of Sir Fredrick Lugard on Old Kampala hill, later in 1900 it became Uganda’s capital following the signing of the Buganda agreement and in 1950 the city got its first mayor. With this tour, you get a full insight into the lifestyle of the local city dwellers & the kind of business conducted within the city.

You can even opt for the nightlife on foot to the National Cultural Center for some traditional entertainment or simply savor the unique street foods of mostly roasted meat, fried fish and fresh fruits, the popular rolex but not the watch and maize. This is the best way to learn everything about Buganda kingdom simply because the city is hosted within the kingdom & the Bagandas are the majority though more tribes are seen here due to business opportunity quests.

At the end of it all you will become a Kampala Expert.

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • WI-FI on Board
  • Entrance fees & ground return transfers
  • Mineral water on tour
  • Return transfers in an air conditioned vehicle
  • Copy of the city tour map
  • Photo coverage of your trip
  • Exclusions:
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • All optional activities or extensions
  • Medical & Travel Insurance
  • Any Meals & other drinks

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:

City Tour Routing Our scheduled city tour has two sessions from which you can choose based on your time schedule & regardless of which session picked, the tour retains its same great experience. Starting from Up-Town to Down-Town, to the suburbs and stopping at the Uganda National Museum. Our tour runs through up-town stating with: • The Independence Monument • Mutesa II Presidential monument • World War II monument (1945) • Uganda National Parliament (1962) • Christ the King Church (190 • Central Bank of Uganda (1966) • Uganda National Cultural Center (2nd Dec 1959) • The City Hall: Kampala Capital City Authority headquarters Descending downtown Kampala to see &/or visit: • Nakasero market: Established in 1895 first in Lubiri and later moved to its current location within the city center in 1905. • The Queen’s Clock: Built in 1954 to commemorate the time when Queen Elizabeth II visited Uganda. • Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Temple • Usafi Market • Nakivubo Channel: Runs through Kampala City into Lake Victoria – Murchison Bay After sightseeing these interesting features; proceed to Buganda kingdom where you will visit the: • Kabaka(king’s) palace; see the Idd Amin torture chambers(caves), a machine gun of the old days, the palace museum, learn about the Buganda history & also visit Lubiri gardens. • Nantawetwa monument; built to honor the King as he moves from the palace to the Buganda parliament. • Bulange (Buganda Parliament); Lukiiko hall, Kabaka’s monument, Central Broadcasting Services studios (Buganda radio) Thereafter, drive through Mengo to OLD KAMPALA & see; • Gadhafi Mosque; funded by the late Col. Muammar Gadhafi as a gift to Uganda due to the friendship with Libya. • Fort Lugard; built by Sir Fredrick Lugard in the 1800’s as his command center. • Old Kampala Secondary School; which is over 60 years & was once President Kagame’s school You will drive through Old Kampala sightseeing the Indian buildings of the old days, past Aga Khan schools to Makerere university. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY: Uganda’s largest & Africa's 3rd oldest university, started as a trade school in 1921, later turned to a technical school in 1922 and in 1963, it became the University of East Africa. Later on, in 1970 the university became independent. While here; see the following • The Old University Library; which is the oldest academic library in Uganda established in 1949 and serves as a National reference library. • The Main Building; which was completed in 1941 under the leadership of Mr. George C. Turner(principal) • The Education monument next to the main library. Then traverse through the University past, Kalerwe Local market; see the local people doing their routine business, the fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. • Visit Bahai Temple; the only temple for the Bahai faith in Africa, located north east of Kampala on Kikaya Hill-Kyebando. Note that this is only found in Uganda apart from those in Europe and other continents. You will enjoy the gardens and views of the Kampala suburbs while here. Finally, you will proceed to the last attraction which will mark the end of our half day tour. • The Uganda National Museum: This is the first & oldest museum in East Africa, officially established in by the British protectorate government in 1908 & later moved to its current location in 1954, it just turned 100 years in 2008. After the museum, we transfer you to any drop off point of your choice! Your Tour Ends Here!

Frequently Asked Questions


How much time does the Half-Day Kampala City Tour take?

Half-Day Kampala City Tour duration is 6 hours, 30 minutes.

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