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Kabaka's Palace
Kampala City Tour - Half Day
Kampala City Tour - Half Day
Quran citations at the mosque
200+ staircases to the view tower

Kampala City Tour - Half Day

By Gazelle Safari Company
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,916 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Ends at: Uganda Museum
Pick-up: 08:30AM or 01:00PM / Drop-off: 02:00PM or 06:00PM

Trip Overview:
Kampala is the capital and largest city in Uganda. The city is subdivided into 5 divisions; Central division, Kawempe division (North), Makindye division (South), Nakawa division (East) and Rubaga division (West) respectively. Kampala started as an urban settlement in in 1890 with the arrival of Sir Frederick 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. This tour is the easiest and safest way to explore Kampala, its people, its history and economic engagements. After this tour, you will become a storyteller! This is a private guided tour ensuring a personalized service and authentic experiences!

Highlights:
Kampala’s historical monuments
Religious Temples
Visit Buganda Kingdom
Gadhafi Mosque
Makerere University
Uganda Museum
The 7 hills of Kampala
Explore local Markets

Activity location

  • Kampala
    • Kampala, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kampala
    • Kampala, Uganda

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Kampala City Tour - Half Day
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: Our Half-Day City Tour ends at the Uganda Museum.
Mineral Water is provided
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 11,916.30 x 1 AdultP 11,916.30
Total
Price is P 11,916.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to selected stopovers
  • What's includedWhat's includedMineral water provided on tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedCity tour route map copy
  • What's includedWhat's includedPhotos of your tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in a Minibus/Minivan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrop-off outside our radius
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional activities at stopovers
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExpenses of a personal nature

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Kampala
  • 40m
Starting with Kampala Central, your tour extends to the city 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). 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.
Kabaka's Palace
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Proceed to Buganda Kingdom and visit – The Kabaka’s (king’s) Palace; see the Idd Amin 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.
Gaddafi National Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Make another stopover at Gadhafi Mosque; (by the late Col. Muammar Gadhafi). 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. Frederick Lugard) and Old Kampala Senior Secondary School (over 60 years and Rwanda’s President Kagame once enrolled here).
Kasubi Tombs
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 (Kabakas) of Buganda which qualifies it as a religious centre for the Royal family – important traditional rituals related to Buganda culture are held on site.
Makerere University
  • 30m
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.
Baha'i Temple
  • 1h 30m
Approach Kikaya Hill, to 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 01: The Temple and it is closed on every Mondays & Fridays. From the Temple, be dropped off at your origin point. Special Note 02: Transfers outside Entebbe require an extra cost. Such should be communicated in advance and a reasonable amount will be quoted.
Uganda Museum (Pass by)
The Museum is Temporarily closed for renovations. 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. The Museum is temporarily closed for renovations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKampala
    • Kampala, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKampala
    • Kampala, Uganda

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