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Kampala City Tour - Half Day (Private)

By Gazelle Safari Company
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £227 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the heart of Kampala on this immersive half-day city tour, beginning with the bustling energy of the city centre at landmarks like the Independence Monument, Nakasero Market, and the Uganda National Cultural Centre. Step into the rich traditions of the Buganda Kingdom at the Kabaka’s Palace and along the Royal Mile, absorbing stories of kings and historic monuments. Pause atop the Gadhafi Mosque for sweeping 360-degree views of the city’s seven hills, then journey to the sacred Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to connect with Uganda’s royal and cultural heritage before returning to your hotel or preferred location.

Activity location

  • Independence Monument
    • Nile Avenue
    • Kampala, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Independence Monument
    • Nile Avenue
    • Kampala, Uganda

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Kampala City Tour - Half Day

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: Our Half-Day City Tour ends at the Uganda Museum.
Mineral Water is provided
4x4 Toyota Minibus
Trip photos
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£227.42 x 1 Adult£227.42
Total
Price is £227.42
Until Tue, 12 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to planned stopovers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in a 4x4 Minibus plus fuelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mineral water provided on tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    An English-speaking Driver-guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drop-off outside Kampala radius
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional activities at stopovers
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Expenses of a personal nature

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Independence Monument

  • 10m
The tour begins with uptown Kampala Sights. Explore key landmarks of Uptown Kampala, including the Independence Monument, Mutesa II Monument, World War II Monument, Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda (est. 1966), Uganda National Cultural Centre (est. 1959), and Kampala Capital City Authority headquarters. Visit Nakasero Market, established in 1895 and relocated to its current city centre location in 1905. Along the way, admire Hindu temples, including Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, and other culturally significant sites.

Kabaka's Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Buganda Kingdom Tour. From Kampala’s CBD, continue to the Buganda Kingdom and visit the Kabaka’s (King’s) Palace. Explore the Idi Amin Armoury, view historical machine guns, and browse the palace pictorial while learning about Buganda’s rich history. Drive past Kabaka’s Lake and visit the Nantawetwa Monument, a site opened only when the King travels from the palace to the Buganda Parliament. Continue along the Royal Mile, sightseeing landmarks such as Bulange (Buganda Parliament), the Kabaka’s Monument, Zakaria Kisingiri House, and the Buganda Clan Symbols.

Gaddafi National Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Gadhafi Mosque and City Views. As you continue through 1980s-era Kampala, stop at the Gadhafi Mosque, a gift from the late Col. Muammar Gadhafi. Climb the minaret for a breathtaking 360-degree view of Kampala’s famous seven hills, taking in landmarks such as Fort Lugard (est. 1800 by Capt. Frederick Lugard) and Old Kampala Senior Secondary School, where Rwanda’s President Kagame once studied.

Kasubi Tombs

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next, visit the Kasubi Tombs, a revered spiritual and cultural site for the Baganda. The tombs serve as the burial ground for the last four Kabakas (Kings) of Buganda and remain a centre for the royal family. Traditional rituals and cultural practices are still observed here, preserving Buganda’s rich heritage through generations.

Makerere University

  • 10m
Makerere University Sightseeing. From Kasubi, drive through Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest academic institution (est. 1922) and Africa’s third oldest university. Explore landmarks such as the Old University Library (est. 1949), the Main Administration Building (since 1941), and the Education Monument.

Baha'i Temple

  • 1h
Kalerwe Market and the Baha’i Temple. On your way to the Baha’i Temple, pass through Kalerwe Market, Kampala’s vibrant second-largest local market, perfect for snapping photos or picking up fresh fruits. Continue to Kikaya Hill to visit the Baha’i Temple, a unique spiritual landmark in Africa. Take a moment for peaceful reflection inside the temple and wander through the lush gardens, capturing memorable photos. Important Notice: The temple is closed on Mondays.

Uganda Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Tour the Uganda National Museum. Visit the Uganda National Museum, East Africa’s first and oldest museum, established in 1908 and relocated to its current site in 1954. Explore its rich displays of Uganda’s history, culture, and heritage, a perfect highlight of your city tour. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, continue to the Martyrs’ Shrine, an important spiritual and historical site commemorating Uganda’s Christian martyrs. Conclude your tour at the Uganda National Museum. Afterwards, be dropped-off at your hotel in Kampala, or opt for a transfer outside the city at an additional cost.

Location

Activity location

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    Independence Monument
    • Nile Avenue
    • Kampala, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Independence Monument
    • Nile Avenue
    • Kampala, Uganda

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