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We give you the best tour ever one day tour in Kampala the capital of Uganda , Kampala is the centrel of almost all activities in Uganda ,
This tour will include the Ugandan Museum , the Kabaka`s (king`s) of Buganda palace, Kasubi tombs (Buganda king`s burial cite), Kabaka`s lake (a man made lake by the king of Buganda) Gothic protestant and catholic Cathedrals, Namugongo martyrs shrine, the Bahai temple,Gadafi Mosque (Uganda Spreme moslem coucil),Kibuli Mosque,Parliament of Uganda plus the central business area.
Tour Itinerary
The guide of this tour will pick you up from your lodge/hotel early morning after your breakfast , he will drive through Kampala city its a busy town as you know how Capital city are
Kampala City as two division the upper and the lower The
Central Business area: Kampala city central business area has the upper
side comprised of the upper class shopping malls, less congested,
cleaner, organized. Here are corporate Banks, insurance companies, Major
Forex bureaus, Casinos, star Hotels and all important Government organs
like the parliament and ministries. To the centrally is the lower
Kampala business area where the average income earners majorly shop.its
too busy and congested with cheaper guest houses, Forex bureaus,
restaurants and open eating places, dusty roads, and here you will find
the famous Owino Market – the largest 2nd hand clothing market in
Africa, the Taxi Park-an amazing site in itself and the hub of Kampala
Transport with hundreds of mini-vans jostling in and out plus the
Nakasero Food and Vegetable Market
The Uganda Museum is situated five kilometers away from the Kampala city centre on plot 5 Kira road. When coming from Kampala, pass through Wandegeya trading centre and by Mulago hospital. Just before Kamwokya Town is a large sign post reading Uganda Museum.
The Uganda Museum is the oldest in East Africa with a collection exceeding one million specimens. The core of the collections is ethnography and fossils.
Kabaka’s Palace,Parliament:
The Kabaka`s of Buganda
have a ceremonial palace in which a new modern house-
`Tweekobe’ was built. Here kabaka Muteesa II was attacked by Idi Amin`s
soldiers forcing him into exile in
Great Britain from where he later died of poison. Situated on a hill overlooking Kampala, this palace is enclosed in a ring fence covering close to a thousand acres. Still present are the torture chambers inside which Idi Amin used to torture (using electric shock as well) any one perceived a political threat. The presence of human bones makes these chambers a living memory to those who lost loved ones during this era in suspicion that probably these are their remain. Still at the gate of this palace is a traditional fire source that has never burnt out since the inception of the Buganda monarchy/Kingdom and shall never stop burning least a king is dead. Here is a representation of all Baganda Clans and their respective role in this Kingdom since time immemorial as narrated by a royalist at this fire source. A mail away but directly positioned gate to gate is the Bulange- a parliament in which the Kabaka and his ministers have since old days sat to deliberate upon issues concerning Buganda Kingdom. The architectural design of this building has proven a spectacular Uganda tour site to many local and international visitors.
The Kabaka`s Lake: The is the largest man made lake in Africa made by Kabaka Mwanga and was suppose to connect to Lake Victoria as an escape route for the Kabaka in case of any attack to the throne but was not finished and only remained as a royal lake near the palace which is home to some birds and least a fishing sport as well as a leisure to many.
Kasubi Tombs: This UN heritage site was unfortunately burnt down in 2010 and is still in the process of restoration.
It
was the largest grass thatched structure in the world and the burial
place to several befallen Kabakas/ Kings of the Buganda Kingdom. Once
finished to its former glory, we will put it back on our schedule of
places to visit in Kampala.
Makerere University:
It
is one of the most prestigious multinational Universities in Africa
with a rich history and professors who have taught here such as Prof.
Mazurui, Author Paul Theroux and Nugugu Wa Thiongo. Her old colonial
structures fused with new contemporary ones make it a great Uganda tour
destination worthy visiting .
Namirembe Cathedral:
If you tour Uganda then you should visit this doom that was originally built in
1903 by Baganda Kingdom Craftsmen as a large Grass thatched cathedral
that was soon burnt down/ struck down by lightning but was replaces by
the present doom structure. This Church is part of the Church of Uganda
but Anglican and as well known in Uganda most Anglican Churches are very
evangelical unlike in the West. This beautiful structure sited on a
hill where you can over see Kampala central offers a fascinating view
for both local and foreign visitors
Rubaga Catholic Cathedral:
The oldest Catholic Cathedral in Uganda, like Namirembe Cathedral overlooks
the city and is a large complex that takes in various functions of the
church and surrounded by beautiful trees plus flowers. It is also
situated on a hill with a great scenery view on top of the amazing
cathedral structure from here one has a great view over Kampala
town-Uganda`s capital.
The Baha’i Temple: This being the only Baha’i Temple in Africa makes Uganda a prime tour and safari destination to many tourists.
It is located on Kikaaya-a hill also overseeing Kampala. It is a beautiful park like ground with lots of beautiful trees most of them fruit tree species plus flowers as well as a green-carpet like grass with clean clear gazetted paths leading to the dome. This park like environment attracts many people who sit on the grass and have a peaceful moment or hold picnics not forgetting couples in love who flock this place for quality time.
Namugongo Martyr’s Shrine:
This is a memorial place
from where 22 Catholic young men/martyrs were officially burnt to ashes
after rebelling against Kabaka Mwanga when he ordered then to stop
worshiping the missionary`s preached God of heaven but in vain. Every
3rd June the Catholic Church and their counterpart of Anglican persuasion
flock this place from all over Africa most of them by foot to
commemorate this day in honor of their Religious heroes. present is a
wheel believed to have formed by divine/ miraculous power from which
believers take lots of holy water for divine healing.There unique
architecture of the temple of worship in this place is yet a great tour
destination. This is a must see place!!!.
You will have lunch en route as the tour goes on upon your request – included in price along with 2 sodas or one Beer.
Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line +256 777 50 61 26 OR via our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
We are warmly waiting for you inquiry!
This tour will include the Ugandan Museum , the Kabaka`s (king`s) of Buganda palace, Kasubi tombs (Buganda king`s burial cite), Kabaka`s lake (a man made lake by the king of Buganda) Gothic protestant and catholic Cathedrals, Namugongo martyrs shrine, the Bahai temple,Gadafi Mosque (Uganda Spreme moslem coucil),Kibuli Mosque,Parliament of Uganda plus the central business area.
Tour Itinerary
The guide of this tour will pick you up from your lodge/hotel early morning after your breakfast , he will drive through Kampala city its a busy town as you know how Capital city are
The Uganda Museum is situated five kilometers away from the Kampala city centre on plot 5 Kira road. When coming from Kampala, pass through Wandegeya trading centre and by Mulago hospital. Just before Kamwokya Town is a large sign post reading Uganda Museum.The Uganda Museum is the oldest in East Africa with a collection exceeding one million specimens. The core of the collections is ethnography and fossils.
Kabaka’s Palace,Parliament:
Great Britain from where he later died of poison. Situated on a hill overlooking Kampala, this palace is enclosed in a ring fence covering close to a thousand acres. Still present are the torture chambers inside which Idi Amin used to torture (using electric shock as well) any one perceived a political threat. The presence of human bones makes these chambers a living memory to those who lost loved ones during this era in suspicion that probably these are their remain. Still at the gate of this palace is a traditional fire source that has never burnt out since the inception of the Buganda monarchy/Kingdom and shall never stop burning least a king is dead. Here is a representation of all Baganda Clans and their respective role in this Kingdom since time immemorial as narrated by a royalist at this fire source. A mail away but directly positioned gate to gate is the Bulange- a parliament in which the Kabaka and his ministers have since old days sat to deliberate upon issues concerning Buganda Kingdom. The architectural design of this building has proven a spectacular Uganda tour site to many local and international visitors.
The Kabaka`s Lake: The is the largest man made lake in Africa made by Kabaka Mwanga and was suppose to connect to Lake Victoria as an escape route for the Kabaka in case of any attack to the throne but was not finished and only remained as a royal lake near the palace which is home to some birds and least a fishing sport as well as a leisure to many.
Kasubi Tombs: This UN heritage site was unfortunately burnt down in 2010 and is still in the process of restoration.
Makerere University:
Namirembe Cathedral:
Rubaga Catholic Cathedral:
The Baha’i Temple: This being the only Baha’i Temple in Africa makes Uganda a prime tour and safari destination to many tourists.
It is located on Kikaaya-a hill also overseeing Kampala. It is a beautiful park like ground with lots of beautiful trees most of them fruit tree species plus flowers as well as a green-carpet like grass with clean clear gazetted paths leading to the dome. This park like environment attracts many people who sit on the grass and have a peaceful moment or hold picnics not forgetting couples in love who flock this place for quality time.
Namugongo Martyr’s Shrine:
You will have lunch en route as the tour goes on upon your request – included in price along with 2 sodas or one Beer.
Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line +256 777 50 61 26 OR via our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
We are warmly waiting for you inquiry!
