Discover the hidden treasures of Uganda on a Kampala City Tour.
Are you planning to do a short city tour in Kampala? You will enjoy multiple tourist attractions in this vibrant city. Kampala the capital city of Uganda also known as the city of hills since it is surrounded by seven hills and is in a valley where impalas used to live and that’s where it got its name from. Kampala is Uganda’s busiest city with the highest population. Some of the attractions it has include the Gadhafi mosque, the Kabaka palace, the Bahai Temple, the 7 hills, the local markets, the Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine, Makerere University, etc.
Kampala City was founded in 890 by colonial British administrator Fredrick Lugard. The city was originally a small trading post. Later on, it turned into a major city and became the capital of Uganda in 1894. Proceeding with this article you will get answers to all your long-time questions about a Kampala city tour.
What is the size and location of Kampala city?
Kampala city is located in the central region of Uganda the pearl of Africa with an area of about 96 square meters (37 square miles).
Which tourist attractions can be seen on a Kampala city tour?
Being a capital city, Kampala is based on a lot of historic events and places that attract many tourists from different parts of the world. To begin with, the Gadhafi mosque – a beautiful mosque that was donated by the late Gadhafi former president of Libya. The mosque was constructed in 2006 with stunning architecture and officially opened in 2007, the Uganda National Museum where tourists go to see and study the history of Uganda as a country.
The Ndere Cultural Centre where tourists visit to experience the cultural nature of Uganda as a country through cultural dances, food, and stories, craft villages. Here, tourists get to buy handmade crafts to keep memories. Artifacts such as souvenirs can also be purchased here. The Kasubi Tombs are of great importance among the Baganda. It is here that Buganda Kings are burried.
Activities done on a Kampala city tour
Kampala is a very busy city. Therefore, many activities are carried out by tourists. Some of these activities include; visiting local markets and religious places where you can visit markets such as Wandegeya market, owing market, religious centers like Namirembe Church, Gadhafi mosque, and many more others, local cycling.
This activity is done by tourists who tend to rent bicycles and cycle around the city while touring. The Buganda kingdom tour allows tourists go to experience the local cultural norms of Buganda through food, dances, storytelling and dressing. More so, nightlife in the city is said to be one of the best tours especially for the young people. Partying at night with good music, drinks in places such as club governor, wave lounge, and many more can be a dream come true for tourists enjoying Kampala City tours. Also mentioned but a few of the activities that can be carried out in Kampala city.
Where to stay in Kampala city while on a tour?
There are so many places or hotels, suites, inns, resorts, and many more to stay in while in Kampala, and as follows are some, prestige hotel suites that have a 24-hour gym and are also a great option for those who love traveling so much.
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala which also has a24hrs gym and offers very good services and customer care to its visitors. Sheraton Hotel Kampala found in the heart of the city with the best services and making it easy for you to access all the services or the city its self. Serena Hotel also located in the city center with 5 stars on it due to its good services and accommodation facilities. There are many places to stay in while on a tour in Kampala city.
How to get to Kampala city?
From Entebbe Airport you will board a taxi and head for the Entebbe –Kampala express highway which will not even take an hour when you are not in Kampala city the heart of Uganda.
What to know when visiting Kampala?
- Carry the necessary documents including visas, passports, etc.
- Be careful with your belongings
- Wait at the airport until the tour guide picks you up
- Carry comfortable clothes according to the traveling season
- Listen to the instructions given by the guide
- Where you don’t understand you should ask questions
- Respect the people found in different destinations and their property.
- Do not trust any strangers easily.
