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Walk up the 272 steps of its towering minaret and get rewarded with a 360° panoramic view of the whole of Kampala — you will see all 7 hills of Kampala, Lake Victoria in the distance, and the bustling city below. Inside, admire the beautiful Islamic architecture and learn about Islam in Uganda from your guide.
Buganda King's Palace – Lubiri, Mengo & The Torture Chambers
Next, head to Mengo, the seat of the Buganda Kingdom.
Hear the true story of the Buganda Kingdom, the largest kingdom in Uganda. Enter the dark underground torture chambers built by Idi Amin in the 1970s — a chilling reminder of Uganda's painful past, with writings from prisoners still visible on the walls.
Kasubi Royal Tombs – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Your final stop is the sacred Kasubi Royal Tombs, the burial ground of four Kings (Kabakas) of Buganda and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We shall meet at Cafe Javas Namirembe road .
The tour ends at Kasubi tombs.
Itinerary
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1Gaddafi National Mosque
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 .
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Kabaka's Palace
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Kasubi Tombs
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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