The best of Kampala City excursion
Kampala is Uganda’s capital city with nearly 2 million people by day and one million people during night. The city is located in central region of Uganda in Buganda kingdom and it is one of the most cities in Africa. The city is on 27 hills but originally it was built on 7 hills. These hills are historical, religious, cultural as well as colonial importance.
ITINERARY
This city tour will take you to all these tourist sites and also get an opportunity to meet with everyday Ugandans as they go about their daily life hustling to support their families. Originally, the seven hills were; Namirembe hill which is a home to the Anglican Church, Mengo hill where the Buganda’s king palace and administration center are found.
Makerere hill where Makerere University is found, Rubaga hill which a home to Catholic Church cathedral, Bahai temple hill which is the only temple in Africa. Nakasero/kololo hill which is a heart of the city and on this hill is where we find the country’s top hotels. Old Kampala hill- where the biggest mosque in Uganda that was constructed by Libya’s president Gadhafi. As your planning for a Kampala safari tour, put this in mind that “it’s a city that never goes to sleep and it is a capital of night life in east Africa.
As your planning for a Kampala safari tour, put this in mind that “it’s a city that never goes to sleep and it is a capital of night life in east Africa.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1 DAY KAMPALA CITY TOUR
- Gaddafi mosque
- Makerere university
- Uganda museum
- Bahai temple
- Kabaka/king’s palace
- Crafts villages
- Namirembe cathedral
- Local markets
- Ndere center
Meal plan: half board
Accommodation:
- Hotel Africana (luxury)
- Pearl of Africa (luxury)
- Speke apartments (midrange)
- Hotel triangle (midrange)
- Mestil hotel (midrange)
- TGS homestay (budget)
- Jarin hotel (budget)
- Hotel sojovalo (budget)
Tour inclusions:
- Transportation by 4×4 safari van
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Full-time English-speaking guide
Tour exclusions:
- Personal shopping bills
- Tips for local guides
- Air fares
- Visa
- Personal insurance
- Drinks
- Laundry