Top tourist sites in Uganda : Most times people are in Kampala and want to experience the beauty of the city but don’t know where to start from. You have about three of four hours to give away but don’t know how to spend them. So are you in Kampala City? Are you wondering, which places to visit for leisure or for education? We have a list of options that can help you decide which place you can visit when and where:-
You should know that this is just a list of the top places but there are more you can try out, you just have to consult with your tour operator for more details. The places are:-
Uganda national museum
The oldest museum in East Africa. The Uganda museum is located in Kampala and has a number of ancient pieces that take you back to history. The pieces include natural ancient samples, musical instruments and archeological remains, hunting equipment etc.
You can visit this museum any day of the week, its open 8am to 6pm. The entrance fees to this site vary for citizens and foreigners.
Kasubi tombs
The biggest royal tombs in Africa and Uganda, the tombs are found at the Kasubi hill along homia road. The tombs are a final resting place for Buganda Kingdom kings from mutesa 1,chwa daudi, mutesa 11 and mwanga. The tombs are also final resting places for members of the Buganda royal family. In 2001 the tombs were name a UNESCO world heritage site.
As of 2022 the tombs have been restored to their original state after suffering a fire in 2010. The tombs can be visited any day of the week but you have to make an appointment through the reservations office or through your tour operator.
The reservations office and your tour operator will communicate the entrance fees.
Uganda martyrs shrine namugongo
The Roman Catholic shrine where the famous Uganda martyrs were killed in 1886; is one of the monumental religious sites in Uganda. Though open to the public all year round and can be visited any time in the day. This shrine is more popular during the 3rd June celebrations. The 3rd June celebrations are events carried out by the Roman Catholic Church to commemorate the martyring of over 25 martyrs that died for their faith in Christ, Top tourist sites in Uganda.
Gaddaffi national mosque
One of the biggest mosques in the region sitting 5000 worshippers at a time, is a site to see for most. A visit to the mosque will help you appreciate the beauty of design. This mosque is open to visitors all year round but can only be visited at specific times. So you need to consult with your tour operator or the reservations office for details.
Bahai temple
Uganda houses the only temple of the bahai faith in the whole of Africa and this attracts over many followers of the bahai faith worldwide, and its quiet atmosphere makes it more conducive for prayers and meditation. Any person of any region can visit temple at any time of the day.
Other sites in Kampala include the independence monument, namirembe cathedral, makerere university, rubaga cathedral, mulago hospital, kibuli mosque, ndere centre a,gurdwara ramgarhia sabha and many more locations.
