City tours in Uganda are really fun if you love urban experiences. The Pearl of Africa is a country gifted by nature, with stunning features, vast natural adornment, amazing history, rich cultural diversity, and lush beauty, with rolling panorama staggering from one region to another. She is gifted with one of the most conducive climates that have left most of her visitors desiring to make return journeys.
The beauty of Entebbe town, the undiscovered reptile village, beautiful beaches along Lake Victoria, and many more is the start of your story, so no need of much free time as you wait for the next day’s activities.
Uganda is a landlocked country bordered by Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan. It has many unique features that must not be missed by all visitors such as the most powerful waterfalls, source of the longest river on earth – River Nile, wide population of primates including the chimpanzees, golden monkeys and gorillas, and a beautiful city among others.
Among the various vacation options Uganda presents to the world, budget city tours are one to look out for around the beautiful city of Kampala and other major towns like Entebbe and Jinja.
You can explore the cities’ classic accommodations, good climate, safety, security and good transportation systems. City tours in Uganda takes you through the different attractions, both natural and artificial, historical sites, amusement parks and many more while facilitating sightseeing, nightlife, cultural exhibition, romantic honeymoon and student research at a very pocket-friendly cost.
Tips for City Tours in Uganda;
To begin with, there are so many budget accommodations around town, let’s say hotels, lodges, inns and guest houses. They charge costs as low as 20 USD per night to 100 USD, yet located in very good locations, such as far away from the city center noise.
Use the cheapest available transportation means such as the motorcycles (boda Bodas) that charge as low as 1 USD for places around the city. These are very fast and the riders are knowledgeable about all the corners of the city, as you tell them, so will they ride you to the exact point you are going to. Interestingly, finding a public taxi to the destination around town is so easy in that you can stop them or find them at their packing points.
Here are some of the budget safaris around this amazing city of Kampala; starting with the annual June 3rd Uganda Martyr’s celebrations that takes place in Namugongo shrine. Here, the remembrance of the innocent Catholics and protestants who were killed for their faith is done. Driving to Namugongo will only cost you approximately 5,000-10,000 UGX, depending on the means of transport you choose to use.
Uganda Museum
Uganda Museum is situated in Kamwokya, approximately 10 kilometers from the city centre. The museum is an exhibition hub for Uganda’s natural-historical and composition of Uganda’s traditional life. Find a variety of cultural inheritance, ethnology, and others here.
It was established and founded in 1908 when governor George Wilson requested for all articles of Uganda’s history. Adults are charged up to 5,000 UGX, 3,000 for non-student children and 1,000 UGX for students with school identity cards. This seems cheaper, and even more fun.
Owino Market
This is one of the busiest markets in Kampala city, Uganda. It is a place that all people around know, a market that tests your gift in bargaining and being patient because traders intentionally increase prices to gain a lot of profit by the end of the day.
It is located besides the nakivubo stadium a few kilometers from the new taxi park. There all sorts of goods sold here especially second shoes, second hand clothes from Europe and Asia, and vegetables for all travelers to have a share on.
Baha’i Temple
Trip to Baha’i temple is equally cheap and rewards you with the views of very cool, serene and a huge temple that has been in existence for over 50 years and the only one in Africa. It is a prayer alter for the Baha’i faith in Uganda, and Baha’i visitors.
The temple is located in Kisaasi, a few minutes’ drive from the city center while passing through a very vibrant Kalerwe market which is purposely used for selling vegetables and greens by the natives. A one-day Kampala city tour guarantees a great spiritual moment in this place.
Uganda Arts and Crafts Village
This is a must-visit for all visitors new to the country. Located in the central business district, it is very cheap to access it, costing less than 1 dollar from city square. The craft village is situated behind the national theater. The place has shops that deal in original Ugandan souvenirs, African art, and crafts, small thickets, and woodcarvings around the country.
Kabaka’s Palace
For all scholars, you will appreciate the contribution of the Buganda kingdom to Uganda and the Europeans who colonized the country up to 1962. Visiting the place gives you insight into the peculiar history of Uganda and the Baganda People, because this is the royal home for all the kings of Buganda, which has been functioning since 1885 when king Mwanga II established it after inheriting the throne from his father, Kabaka Mwanga I in 1884.
Also, tourists get a chance of viewing Kabaka’s man-made lake that cannot be found anywhere else around East Africa.
Gaddafi Mosque
Gaddafi mosque is Uganda’s largest place of prayer for the Islamic faith. It was constructed by the Late Libyan president, Muammar Gadhafi who gave it as an offer to the Islamic Faith in Uganda. It is a very large building that accommodates thousands of worshippers from across the country and the region. Visiting it gives you an insight of the Islamic faith in Uganda.
Kasubi Tombs
When it comes to the history of Uganda no one goes without mentioning the name Kasubi tombs. It is a significant spiritual and political site for Baganda people as well as a mark of traditional art.
Four Baganda kings have been buried here and all tourists come and listen to the amazing history that surround this site. It is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the city center and very cheap in terms of entrance fees.
Independence Monument
Tourists are taken to visit the independence monument, located in the heart of the city. The guide will take you through the history of Uganda, telling you how Edward Mutesa II became a great player in the independence of the country.
City tours are the next big deal in Uganda since Kampala and other cities have a lot to offer even to people who have come to do window shopping. Don’t fail to have a bite of Ugandan Rolex that goes for as less as 1,000 UGX. This involves a mixture of eggs, cabbage, onions and chapatti.
Kindly contact us for more information about city tours in Uganda at any time everyday. We at Standard Safaris offer a wide range of tour packages to cater for any client, whether on a budget, midrange or if you desire a luxury experience. Obviously, do not take our word for it, check out what some of our clients have to say in the outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor.
