Tombs, King’s palace & Gaddafi mosque walk (Airpals Safaris tour)
Description
We'll hike 304 staircases at Gaddafi mosque, which provides the best view of Kampala while also allowing us to see the seven historical hills where Kampala first began to develop! At the King’s Palace, we will give you a great history of Buganda's kingdom as well as take a closer look at Idi Amin’s torture chambers! Kasubi royals' tombs are a UNESCO site, but they tell you much about Buganda’s culture and traditions.
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Itinerary
After meeting up we shall directly go to Gaddafi mosque known as the National mosque!! A guided walk inside and then a great hike of the minaret( tower) up to the top to have a spectacular view of Kampala .
We shall continue to the king’s palace of Buganda kingdom to get more history of the dominant kingdom in country but also getting to see the car remains of king , the cannon gun and torture chambers of Idi Amin Dada.
Then continuing to Kasubi royal tombs where the four kings of Buganda kingdom were buried ! Since it’s the burial ground for royal family of Buganda kingdom ! Getting to see the 84 houses of the king’s wives !! It’s un believable to hear that a king had eighty four (84) wives ! But it’s also a UNESCO site.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
The cultural heritage at Kasubi Tombs and amazing views from Gaddafi Mosque made the trip unforgettable.
The combination of history, culture and adventure made this tour special.
Great walking tour with rich and historical insights.
I had a great experience with Olivia who guided me through Kampala hills. Learned a lot with her and the two guides at Kabaka's Palace and Kasubi Tombs, Ronnie and Jessica.
The three places we visited were well worth seeing. The mosque is amazing as are the views from the tower. The Royal Palace and tour along with the view back to the Parliament building are thought-provoking and the burial tombs are interesting. We enjoyed the walks from each location, though it was a long way from the Palace to the tombs! Our guide, Malik, was excellent and full of interesting information.
As a solo female traveller from the US, I felt super safe on this trip. My guide (Malik) was amazing - very thoughtful and knowledgeable. It was a walking tour throughout the city, but honestly I liked this even more than driving/boda boda since it meant I got to see even more of the city that I would have never seen on my own. It was definitely a great experience I’ll never forget!
Our walking guide Getrude was amazing, she was keen to inform us about history in Kampala and led us to each site. At the mosque with all the seven house of Kampala and learn about the neighborhoods then at the Kings Palace, we learned more about Ugandan history, then the tombs were we learned more about the spiritual aspects of Ugandan history.
Gertrude did an amazing job showing us the 3 sites, answering questions, and spending as much time as we wanted! She is passionate about her country and sharing it with others.
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide in Ben. Really enjoyed the Mosque and Palace guide and definitely hit my daily step count too.
My guide Ben was very knowledgeable and engaging. Getting to know this slice of Kampala on foot was great to get an everyday experience . The 3 attractions gave an interesting view on the past and present
