Planning to visit Kampala for leisure or business, you should not miss an opportunity to explore the beauty of Uganda’s capital on short day trips to discover the enchanting experience in and around Kampala city. Here are the highlights of the Kampala city tour adventure.
Have and eat authentic Ugandan food
When in Kampala try to eat Ugandan food from some of the local restaurants like; Baguma restaurant, Kembabazi catering center, Nomo gallery, Nalongo Entebbe road, House of Olel, African Hot Pot, 2K restaurant among others.
City Walks
You can easily explore Kampala on foot, starting your early morning or evening walks from Parliamentary Avenue sampling areas of interest like; the Parliament of Uganda, the National Theatre and Craft Village, Independence monument, City Square green park and War memorial monument, Railway station, clock tower, St Balikuddembe market (Owino), Nakasero market, National mosque among others.
Golf at Uganda Golf Club
Kampala has one of Uganda’s largest golf courses and it’s strategically located within the city. Playing golf at Kitante golf course is a new experience for business and leisure travelers to Kampala city. Even if you’re not a member of the Uganda golf club, you can assess the course at most affordable rates with Uganda Golf Safaris and they provide the golf lit, caddy, snacks and transfers to and from your hotel.
Lake Victoria activities
You can relax, have a boat cruise (day or sunset) have fun from numerous lakeside resorts on the shores of Lake Victoria. You may visit Gaba beach, Miami beach, Speke Resort Munyonyo, KK beach, Busabala, Kaazi, Mulungo Kabaka’s recreation center among others.
After dark
Kampala can be fun, with a variety of theme bars, casinos and night clubs all offering Ugandan and international entertainment, check out; Kabalagala, Industrial area, Kampala road, garden city, John Babiha avenue among others.
Cultural trail
For all the cultural enthusiasts will find this trail fascinating as you will discover and hear stories from; Naggalabi Buddo coronation site, Kateleke prison ditch, Wamala tombs, Kasubi tombs, Lubiri (Kabaka’s Palace), Bulange (Buganda Parliament), Kabaka’s lake among others.
Religious trail
Kampala as Uganda is a very religious place, you will find all religious domains represented including; Baha’i temple, Namirembe cathedral, Rubaga cathedral, Kibuli mosque, Gaddafi mosque, Namugongo martyrs shrine, Christ the King Church, Watoto Church among others.
Kampala is a fascinating place to visit on a city tour but also can act as a great focal point for day trips from Kampala to the nearby tourist attraction around Uganda such as Lake Mburo National Park, Jinja adventure city, Mabira forest reserve, Entebbe, Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary, Ziwa rhino sanctuary, Sezibwa falls among others.
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