What to See in Kampala is the national capital city of Uganda surrounded by seven hills, it’s also a business hub with a fast-growing population in the East African region. The name Kampala was derived from the local name akasozi Kampala, back then before the colonial times, the whole place was bushy and so many times impalas were spotted thus the name Kampala. Captain Fredrick Lugard made Kampala a city in 1890 with the office at imperial British of East African company at old Kampala hill, later the headquarters were shifted to Entebbe after the construction of the airport in 1905. Kampala acquired its official name Kampala capital city in 1962 after Uganda acquired its Independence from the British.
So, most times clients ask about a city tour, well as Africa Tours Adventure we obliged to inform you that there is so much to see than expected. Kampala houses different colonial houses, a parliament of Uganda religious buildings, hotels such as Serena, Mestil, protea, standing out monuments, and many others.
For travelers interested in Kampala, here is briefly on what might catch your attention.
Uganda museum
This is the only place you can learn and understand the history of Uganda, the museum exhibits natural-history artifacts of Uganda’s cultural and traditional heritage. Uganda Museum is one of the oldest museums in East Africa which was established by the British protectorate government in 1908. What to See in Kampala, The governor then in 1902 George Wilson collected a number of objects of interest to set up a museum. The small museum was first set up in the Sikh temple at Fort Lugard and later moved to Margret Trowel School of Fine Art at Makerere until 1954 when the permanent home was built on Kintante Hill old Kira old within the capital Kampala. The Uganda Museum has sculptures, monuments, cultural villages that showcase the rich history of Uganda.
Places of worship
The city is surrounded by places of worship of different religious sects, on Mengo hill, you will find the magnificent Namirembe cathedral church of the Anglicans, a few kilometers there is Rubaga catholic church for the Roman catholic surrounded by banks, hospital and schools. The multi-twin building was restored during Pope’s visit in Uganda. It has great historical significance in the history of the catholic church. Other places of worship include old Kampala mosque of old Kampala hill and Kibuli mosque of the Muslim sect.
On the other hand, there is Bahai temple that welcomes every religious sect, the temple is among the 7 prominent temples in Africa. It is a well magnificent round dome building seated on a hill in a Kikaya a Kampala suburb.
Independence monument
This monument is right centered in the heart of Kampala between grand imperial hotel and Sheraton Kampala. The Independence Monument was put up by the former British Colonial Government of Uganda celebrated its first independence on 9th October 1962. The monument portrays a man unwrapping a child raising his hands of victory touching the sky symbolizing liberation. This among other monuments within the city carry a lot of meaning in the history of Uganda up to date.
Buganda trail
Buganda kingdom is one of the prominent kingdoms still following its culture and norms, in one of the city tours, one could pick out to tour the cultural sites of Buganda including the Kasubi Royal tombs, where the kings, queens, princesses, and other members of the Royal monarchy are burried. What to See in Kampala, The same route will take you to Bulge- mango is known to house the parliament of Buganda for the Buganda chiefs, the magnificent Masegere Building hosts various projects of the kingdom including offices and a media house. From there a royal mile to the kings former palace is a strench away, the mile is characterized by symbolic statues of Buganda different clans. other places to see on the Buganda trail include Kabaka’s lake and many others.
Conclusively Kampala is large and comes with many places to visit depending on your choice, among other places could be local markets, night clubs, craft shops, coffee shops, city walk among others.
