1 day kampala city tour

1 day kampala city tour is usually done before or after a Ugandan Safari, Travelers are given a chance on this tour to explore the key tourist attractions in the Kampala city in Uganda. Kampala is also called the city of seven hills because it is made up of seven hills, it got its name from the Impalas which used to dominate its hills. Kampala is a very chaotic city because it is the prime and commercial hub of Uganda, the city was nicknamed the city that never sleeps because of the night party life of its people. 1 day kampala city tour has a lot to offer from culture, landmarks, historical sites, commercial centers among others making the city tour very exciting.

1 Day Kampala City tour Highlights

  • Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
  • Bahai temple
  • Uganda museum
  • Gaddafi mosque
  • Kabaka’s palace
  • Owino market
  • Craft markets

Detailed Itinerary of 1 day kampala city tour

Start of the tour kampala day trips

You will be picked up from your Kampala hotel after a very early morning breakfast, you will be briefed about how the Safari will run and then start your adventurous day in Kampala. The following are some of the places you will visit during the day.

Namugongo Martyr’s Shrine

On 1 day kampala city tour ,  you will first visit the Namugongo Martyr’s shrine, this is a great place for Christian believers. This is where 22 Christian martyrs were killed between 1885 and 1887 on the orders of the Buganda King Kabaka Mwanga. The martyrs who were burnt to death are remembered annually and believers walk from all over the world to come and celebrate them

Bahai Temple

After your visit to the Namugongo Shrine on your 1 day kampala city tour, head to the Bahai temple in Kikaaya hill gayaza road, Bahai temple is the mother of the Bahai faith in Africa and one of the two temples in Africa. It was built in eye-catching and breath-taking architecture, it a great birding area with variety of bird life. After proceed to the Uganda museum.

Uganda National Museum

The Uganda museum is the first museum in East Africa started in 1908, The Museum is one of the top and best places today you can visit in your Kampala city tour because it gives you the real picture of Uganda and its people. it is sited at the Kitante hill but it was first located at the Lugard’s fort on old Kampala Hill and later transferred to Makerere University at the school of industrial and fine arts and lastly transferred to its current home at Kitante hill. The museum is  the major collection of Uganda’s traditional culture and Ugandan Music with all kinds of musical instruments, archaeology, history, science and natural history.

1 day kampala city tour
1 day kampala city tour

Kabaka’s Palace

You will stop off for lunch and after head to the Kabaka’s palace. This is the main home for the King of Buganda constructed in1885 by Ssekabaka Mwanga II at Mengo hill, At the palace you will be taught more about the Baganda tribe by taking you through the history and culture of the Buganda Kingdom.

Gadhafi Mosque

After a visit at the Kabaka’s palace drive to the Kampala Central Mosque, also known as the Gadhafi Mosque, it is located on the old Kampala hill and was constructed by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of Libya as a gift to Ugandan Muslim community opened in 2007. While visiting the mosques ladies are argued to dress decently and clothes to cover their heads will be provided at the mosque. Gaddafi mosque is the largest in Africa and when climbed to the top offers great views of the whole Kampala city.

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Owino Market

After a visit at the Gaddafi mosque head to Kampala’s largest market, in Owino market you can find anything you like it’s only a matters of knowing how navigate the market, the market has fresh fruits and food from the garden.  Most of the things sold in the market are second hand like electronics, clothes, furniture etc. you can sport the locals buying your self-something.

Uganda Art Gallery/Exposure Craft Shop in Buganda

Your 1 day kampala city tour will end with a visit at the Uganda art galley or the Exposure Craft market on Buganda road where you can get yourself or loved ones at home different craft items like craft bags, clothes, sandals etc.

After a long day of adventure, your guide driver will drop you off at your respective hotel for dinner and a night stay.

1 day kampala city tour

kampala city tour itinerary Includes

  • An English-Speaking driver-guide
  • Entrance fees
  • En-route lunch
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Bottled water

Kampala City Tours Excludes

  • Air flight tickets
  • Visas
  • Optional activities not included on the itinerary
  • Personal expenses like buying souvenir, crafts, drinks, Snacks, laundry services, tips etc.
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