Kampala City- Full Day Tour

Overview
Having gained independence in 1962 after the British handed over power to Sir Apollo Milton
Obote, Uganda had its capital city changed from Entebbe to Kampala. Once known as the city of
seven hills, Kampala now spans over 20 hills. Kampala is the capital city and largest city in
Uganda. It has an abundance of vegetation scattered in its parks, gardens, and recreational areas.
Kampala city has thus grown over the years into a center for business excellence with modern
infrastructural setups, hotels, administrative blocks, modern places of worship, and Centers of
academic excellence being set up.

This one-day Kampala City tour thus offers one an opportunity to see the highlights of Uganda`s
Capital city during your stay in Uganda. It gives you an insight into Uganda’s cultural sites,
Religious structures, and business setups such as both up and downtown markets, administrative
buildings, transportation modes, general infrastructural layouts, meals, hotels, and academic
centers, as well as the religious, political and economic history of the pearl of Africa.

Departure point and time
Pick-up from your hotel within Entebbe/center of Kampala at 8:00 am.

Activities
Sightseeing, adventure, shopping, cultural tour, religious tour, food
Duration: Flexible
Itinerary
This tour starts with an early morning rise, where you will be picked up from your hotel by your
experienced tour guide. For a start, you will visit popular tour sites within Kampala, such as
Namugongo Shrine, Namirembe Cathedral, Rubaga Cathedral, Gadafi’s Mosque, Kabaka’s
Palace, and the Parliament of Uganda, before a lunch break at one of Uganda’s best restaurants
(Lunch included on package).

After a pleasant and sumptuous lunch, you will continue your tour by visiting more sites such as
the Kasubi Tombs, the Uganda Museum, the Independence Monument, Ndere Centre, and the
Batwa Cultural Heritage Centre. Along the way, you will also visit the local markets. At the end
of it all, your tour guide will return you to your hotel.
Important Information

Inclusions
 Professional guide
 Tour escort/host
 Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions
 Drinks
 Gratuities (optional).