Kampala City Tours
This is the ultimate guide for Kampala city tours showing you how to get to Kampala, tourist attractions, Amenities, where to stay and popular itineraries
Kampala city is the capital city of Uganda and people visiting/tourists can enjoy a number of tours. Kampala city people as the biggest metropolitan area in Uganda is home to 1,800,000 people.
Kampala city tours are a must because it’s the best destination to learn more about the culture, history and business styles of the Ugandan people just in one place
Kampala city history dates back to the Baganda people heritage.
This is because Kampala in 1800 was partly forested and was a hunting ground for the Kings of Buganda.
It gets its name Kampala from the huge numbers of impalas that the forest had back in the day.
The city is comprised of 7 hills that is Old Kampala, Rubaga, Kibuli, Kololo, Mengo, Namirembe, Nsambya.
Over the years the city now comprises 20 hills including Mulago and Makerere etc.
Kampala is also the commercial and industrial area of Uganda with designed areas like Kampala central business district and Namanve industrial park.
The Central business district is home to the big shopping malls, banks, restaurants, insurance companies, casinos and government offices.
Luganda is the local language spoken by most people but most importantly everyone understands and speaks English.
HOW TO GET THERE OR REACH KAMPALA CITY?
Kampala city is located in the central part of Uganda and accessed through so many areas in the country;
By Road
This is the most common type of transportation to Kampala from different parts of the country.
From Entebbe, the city is approximately 32 Kms from the international Airport either through the Entebbe express road that has no traffic (40 minutes).
Please note that using the Entebbe expressway there is a road toll fee ranging from 5,000/= to 10,000/= per vehicle.
You can also use the old Entebbe -Kampala highway but it has more traffic and the journey will take approximately 2 hours.
From the Southwest part of Uganda, you can use the Kampala-Fort portal highway and Hoima Road to access the city.
From the Eastern part, you can use Kampala – Jinja highway or Mukono -Gayaza road and in the North the Gulu highway.
The travel time ranges from where you are coming from either through public or private means.
Transportation using public vehicles ranges from 5,000/= to 40,000/=. If you are hiring a private vehicle, it’s from $35 to $200 for either saloon or Landcruiser.
By Air
The entry point to go to Kampala by air is through Entebbe International Airport and there are no domestic flights manning this route apart from road Transportation
BEST TIME TO VISIT KAMPALA CITY
The time of visit varies depending on the seasons that’s wet or dry, however, Kampala city is always vibrant long. For those interested in certain festivals that happen in Kampala you should follow our Blog for the News.
WHERE TO STAY IN KAMPALA CITY?
There are a number of places to stay while on you are in Kampala city tour/ trip which ranges from Budget, Midrange to Luxury accommodation. Budget accommodation ranges from $30-$150, Midrange from $200- $250 and Luxury from $300-$1000.
Luxury
- Kampala Sheraton Hotel
- Kampala Protea Marriott hotel
- Kampala Skys Hotel
- Latitude Zero Hotel
- Speke Munyonyo Hotel
- Mestill Hotel
Midrange
- Speke Apartments
- Bukoto Flats
- Garden inn
- Hotel Triangle
- Hotel Africana
Budget
- Kampala Backpackers
- Bush Pig Backpackers
Kampala attractions & Destinations
Custom made to suit your own style.
Kabaka’s Palace
Kabaka’s PalaceThe Kabaka’s palace is one of the best things to learn about the Baganda people and Ugandan history. On top of that their other cultural sites within the palace that you will discover during the tour.
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Kasubi Royal Tombs
Kasubi Royal Tombshis place is special for its great spiritual importance to the Baganda and a source of pride. This is because it preserves the rich culture and heritage of the Baganda people.
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Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo
Uganda Martyrs Shrine NamugongoPeople all over the world folk this religious place which makes it the most visited religious area in Africa. Both shrines were built with architectural designs to reflect the pain and suffering these brave men went through because of their faith?
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Bahai Temple
This is the only temple in Africa and situated at Kikaaya Hill in Kampala city and an exceptional architectural wonder. Enjoy sites of the greater Kampala metropolitan while at the temple.
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Gaddafi National Mosque Uganda guide shows you how to get there and what to see The old Kampala Mosque is a tourist attraction you shouldn’t miss
Rubaga Cathedral
The twin-towered cathedral was built in remembrance of the catholic martyrs at the Namugongo shrine. These brave men died not denouncing the catholic faith.
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Jewish Synagogue and community Uganda
The Kabaka’s palace is one of the best things to learn about the Baganda people and Ugandan history. On top of that their other cultural sites within the palace that you will discover during the tour.
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Kampala Markets
Kampala Marketshis place is special for its great spiritual importance to the Baganda and a source of pride. This is because it preserves the rich culture and heritage of the Baganda people.
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Ndere Center
People all over the world folk this religious place which makes it the most visited religious area in Africa. Both shrines were built with architectural designs to reflect the pain and suffering these brave men went through because of their faith?
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Popular Kampala City Tours Itineraries
Tour highlights; Kabaka’s palace, Kasubi tombs, Uganda National Museum, Bahai temple, Kampala markets, Ndere centre, Mosques and churches as well as monuments.
2 days Kampala City Tour
This tour will take you to all the highlights of Kampala in a more relaxed way but covering all places both cultural sites, historical monuments and nightlife
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2 days Kampala and Wildlife Tour
This tour will take to two cities of Uganda enjoying the Kampala city attractions and wildlife safari in Entebbe at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary
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2 days Kampala and Jinja Source of the Nile
Enjoy the Kampala city sights and add on a ride to the Jinja source of the Nile and discover why it’s the adventure capital of Uganda
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2 days Kampala City and Birdwatching on Lake Victoria
This tour will take you to all the highlights of Kampala in a more relaxed way but covering all places both cultural sites, historical monuments and nightlife
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2 days Kampala and Fishing Tour
Enjoying the Kampala city attractions and Fishing trip on Lake Victoria as you sip on some cold drinks in search of the Nile perch fish.
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