Uganda · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Kampala City Tour from Entebbe with Religious Landmarks

3 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Offer your prayers at the Namugongo Catholic Martyrs' Shrine
  • 02 Pay your respects at Namirembe Cathedral and Rubaga Cathedral
  • 03 Worship at the famed Bahai Temple and Uganda National Mosque
  • 04 Tour the Uganda Museum
  • 05 Explore the grandeur of Kabaka's Palace
  • 06 Stroll beside Kabaka's Lake
  • 07 Get insights into the Ugandan education system at Makerere University

Sign up for an exciting vacation to Kampala and discover some of the city's best-known highlights, including the Uganda National Mosque, Uganda Museum, and Makerere University. Pay your respects at Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, Bahai Temple, Namirembe Cathedral, and Rubaga Cathedral. You will also visit Kabaka's Lake and Kabaka's Palace, where you can learn about the Idi Amin torture chambers built in 1971.

Drop in at Namugongo Catholic Martyrs' Shrine, where 32 young men were burnt to death after they refused to denounce their faith on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II on 3rd June 1886.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Kampala

  • Arrive at the airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to your lodge in Kampala.
  • Relax, have dinner, and enjoy an overnight stay.

Overnight: Fairway Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

2
Day 02

Kampala Museums, Shrines, Temples, and Monuments

  • Start the day by visiting the Uganda Museum, famous for its displays and exhibits of Uganda's ethnological, natural-historical, and traditional life collections. It was founded in 1908 after Governor George Wilson called for all articles of interest from Uganda to be procured. Among the collections are playable musical instruments, hunting equipment, archaeology, weapons, and more.
  • Drop in at Namugongo Catholic Martyrs' Shrine, where 32 young men were burnt to death after they refused to denounce their faith on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II on 3rd June 1886. A basilica with a structural design inspired by the African hut was built at the spot where Charles Lwanga was burnt to death. The basilica is designed with 22 copper pillars signifying the 22 martyrs, and the circular interior contains up to 2,000 seats.
  • Then, head to Bahai Temple, also known as the Mashri'qul-Adhkar and Mother Temple of Africa, which has attracted the Baha'i community and nonbelievers from around the world. It is one of the nine Baha'i temples in the world. The temple on the hill is located about three kilometers (two miles) from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.
  • Afterwards, go to the MUK School of Art and Main Library monuments. It is the oldest and most celebrated art school in East Africa, founded by Mrs. Margaret Trowell in 1937, after whom it was named. Different but One is an annual exhibition featuring the most recent artworks by the teaching staff at Margaret Trowell School.
  • Next, tour the Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque). It houses the headquarters of the Islamic faith in Uganda and the headquarters of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. The Islamic council takes care of people at all levels and oversees the Islamic affairs of Uganda.
  • Transfer back to your hotel, check in, relax, and dine.

Overnight: Fairway Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch en-route, and dinner

3
Day 03

Cathedrals, Kabaka's Lake, and Return to Entebbe

  • At exactly 09:00 am, after having your breakfast, drive to Namirembe Cathedral, the oldest Anglican cathedral in Uganda, built in March 1890. It serves as the provincial cathedral of the Anglican Church of Uganda and the diocesan cathedral of Namirembe Diocese, the first diocese of the Church of Uganda.
  • Proceed to Rubaga Cathedral.
  • Then, stroll through Kabaka's Lake, built in 1880 under the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II, who wanted it to act as an "escape corridor" during the British armed conflicts.
  • At exactly 05:00 pm, return to Entebbe to catch your departure flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch en-route

Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, Bahai Temple, Uganda National Mosque, Kabaka's Lake

Where this trip takes you

Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, Bahai Temple, Uganda National Mosque, Kabaka's Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All ground transportation
  • All entry fees and VAT taxes
  • English-speaking Ugandan tour guide
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser and fuel
  • Bottled water
  • COVID-19 masks and sanitizers

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Flight ticket
  • Insurance
  • PCR COVID test ($30pp)
  • Accommodation after the trip

What to bring

  • Rain jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Light clothing

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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