Also known as the “Land of Seven Hills” Kampala city is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. This amazing city is found a few kilometers from Entebbe Town – the home to the International Airport f Uganda. Kampala is the capital city of Uganda as well as the main commercial town. Regardless of its size, this city is graced with a variety charming attractions worthy to experience on a self-drive road trip on a Kampala city Tour.
The attractions in Kampala city vary from the rich cultural history, the eye catching landscapes featuring stunning hills, night life, slum life, exciting hang out places plus many other natural wonders in the city.
It is important to note that many travelers on a Uganda safari love to take a drive on their own as they explore the fascinating beauty of Kampala city. Here below, we are glad to present you the top 5 amazing places to visit when your self drive in Kampala city;
Kabaka’s Palace, Parliament and the lake
The kingdom of Buganda is strategically situated in the heart of the Kampala city. This is the strongest and largest tribe blessed with unique history and cultures. It has many cultural sites and most of them dominate Mengo hills. They include; as Kabaka’s parliament – Bulange, Kabaka’s palace – Lubiri as well the beautiful Kabaka’s lake (the manmade lake). There is a lot you love and enjoy learning about the Buganda kingdom as you experience its amazing cultural set up.
Kasubi Tombs
Kasubi Tombs is one of the key highlights on the Kampala city tour, it is a cultural site found about 5 kilometers north west on the amazing Kasubi hill. It is known as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s an important place to Buganda kingdom since it acts as a burial place for the Buganda kings(Kabaka) and it is where other members of the royal family are buried. Unfortunately, in 2010 Kasubi tombs were burnt thus they have been undergoing renovations to see it rise again. The stunning ancient architecture together with the strong spiritual and political importance has put Kasubi Tombs as one of the top magical tourist’s attraction in Kampala city.
Ndere Center
Ndere Centre is one of the great places in Ntinda where many travelers can get handmade craft gifts to take home to your loved ones. While here, you get chance to groove on the traditional cultural dances and interesting music, among other performances from various Ugandan tribes namely; Luo and Bantu group. Expect to catch glimpse of the display of each item you encounter here that is worthy your dollar. The Ndere Center has a theatre is open to all people from 7 Pm every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The entry fee to Ndere is UGX 50,000 equivalent to USD $15 per person and UGX 30,000 per person to all Ugandans whilst children between 2 to 15 years are charged UGX 15000 per child.
Religious sites
Uganda has many religious places with interesting history you enjoy, namely; Rubaga cathedral, Namugongo martyrs shrine, Namirembe cathedral, Bahai temple and Gaddafi Mosque among others. Such places give you an insight about the protestants, catholic church, plus the Islamic history in Uganda.
Entertainment Place
Kampala city features lots of entertainment sites ideal for relaxation as well as the exciting nightlife clubs that found on streets of Kampala. While the clubs enjoy both local and international music as you take a sip of your favorite cocktail drink. And in case you are a family with kids, there are a variety of fascinating kid play parks like freedom city, National theatre Garden city like theatre Lab-Bonita, serene swimming pools, football stadium, golf courses, kyandondo rugby and many more others.
It is important to note that, Kampala city is hosts an endless list of thrilling places that can be great ideal to experience when you take a drive on your own, however, with the above, we have provided the top 5 amazing places you need to visit when on a self-drive in Kampala city.