The Kabaka’s Palace (Mengo Palace) is the official residence of the King of Buganda and a centre of cultural and ceremonial life. The Kasubi Royal Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the burial place of four Buganda kings, with distinctive thatch and wattle architecture and deep spiritual significance.
Short Tours
1 Day Kampala City Tour
Kampala, Uganda’s capital and “city of seven hills”, grew from the Kabaka’s court on Rubaga and Mengo hills (1891). Today it’s a busy, welcoming mix of cultures, languages and religions. This one-day tour takes in the Kabaka’s (King’s) Palace, the UNESCO Kasubi Royal Tombs, vibrant markets, the Gaddafi National Mosque — the largest in East Africa — the Ndere Cultural Centre for music and dance, traditional food (including the famous Rolex), and the Uganda Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo.
Highlights
- Kabaka’s (King’s) Palace — Mengo Palace, Buganda heritage
- Kasubi Royal Tombs — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Markets — Owino, Nakasero, Kalerwe & craft markets
- Gaddafi National Mosque — largest in East Africa, panoramic views
- Ndere Cultural Centre — traditional music, dance & drama
- Traditional foods & the famous Rolex
- Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo
What you’ll do
Explore Owino (St. Balikuddembe), Nakasero and Kalerwe markets for produce, crafts and local life. Then visit the Gaddafi National Mosque on Old Kampala Hill — climb the minaret for panoramic views of the city.
Ndere Cultural Centre showcases traditional Ugandan music, dance and drama from different ethnic groups — drums, xylophones, storytelling and sometimes traditional cuisine. The Uganda Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo commemorates the 22 Christian martyrs of 1885–1887; the basilica and Martyrs’ Trail offer a moving historical and spiritual experience.