Private Tour

Kampala City Tour - Full Day (Private)

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This full-day Kampala tour offers a rich dive into Uganda’s history, culture, and spirituality, beginning in the CBD with landmarks like the Independence Monument, Nakasero Market, and the Cultural Centre. Explore the Buganda Kingdom at the Kabaka’s Palace, Royal Mile, and historic monuments, then enjoy panoramic city views from the Gadhafi Mosque. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasubi Tombs to connect with royal heritage, drive through Makerere University, and wander the bustling Kalerwe Market. Pause for reflection at the serene Baha’i Temple and explore the Uganda National Museum, before concluding at the Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine for a moving spiritual and historical experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local lunch and mineral water on tour

An English-speaking driver-guide

Entrance fees at selected stopovers

Shared transport in a 4WD Minibus

Tips and gratuities

Expenses of a personal nature

Soft drinks and alcohol

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Independence Monument

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 center location in 1905. Along the way, admire Hindu temples, including Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, and other culturally significant sites.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kabaka's Palace

Buganda Kingdom Tour. From Kampala’s CBD, continue to the Buganda Kingdom and visit the Kabaka’s (King’s) Palace. Explore the Idi Amin Armory, 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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Kampala City Tour - Full Day (Private)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kampala in a Day
Mark V,
Mar 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Kampala is a dynamic city with much to see and learn both of today and its often times checkered history. From the troubled times of Idi Amin to the more positive todays of the national theater and the nearby Artisans Market compete with some of the finest paintings you will see anywhere. The Central Mosque is one of the largest in Africa and the national history museum highlights the progression forward of the country. A crowded sometimes Chaotic Kampala lends itself to a car and driver who knows the city well. Gazelle Safari works towards giving you an informative and enjoyable day.
Enjoy the Beautiful structure and great views of the city
jameswN2761BC,
May 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Whole tour for Kampala city was great but the centre of attraction was the late Muammar Gaddafi of Libya. It is a beautiful gift to the muslim population of this place, by the Late Colonel Muammar Gaddafi former president of Libya. It has unique architecture and embraces different cultures. There are so many mosques made by Muammar Gaddafi in Africa but I just got the chance to see 3 - one in Dodoma, Anzania, the other one in Kigali Rwanda and this one in Kampala Uganda. It is located one of the hills in kampala, that was already a vintage point. Before entering the compound, there is a gate where the security guard check out all the car. There is ample car park, one side is library, conference and other is the mosque. The thing in which everybody was intrested was, the minerat steps to see the Kampala city view. I would suggest, if you are on a visit to Kampala then must come to this place.