Full Day Buganda Traditions, Culture Sites and Norms Tour

The wamala tombs of kabaka Ssuna 31st king of buganda kingdom. He was first king to welcome Arab foreigners and adopted the tunic as the traditional dress of Baganda men.

Katereke prison ditch dug buy kabaka kalemma to imprison his siblings. Is now an important site for traditional worship and rituals.

An important site where kabakas used to relax and planted trees. The river ssezibwa is believed to have been given birth to. It's an important river for traditional worship to this day

Spear and shield offerings brought by worshippers to the tree of "Bamweyana" god of madness and deals

White fabric and bark cloth wrapped by worshippers as offering at the tree of the god of madness.

The beautiful ssezibwa falls. Believed to have been given birth too

Scenery of ssezibwa river falls . The road trip to the falls is to die for. A stop over at Namawojolo market will give you a glimpse of buganda roadside food like"gonja" roasted bananas and so much more

Tombs of muganzirwazza. The queen mother of kabaka muteesa 1. Discover the novella like story of this powerful woman. Show the power women could wield . Meet the women fighting to restore today.

Grave of muganzirwazza, queen mother of kabaka muteesa 1.

Typical buganda kingdom house and the tools used in the day to day life of a muganda.

Duration6h - 12h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Many tourists come for mostly the animals but I think culture has so much to offer. Discover the Ganda culture, traditions and norms.We shall discover the relationship between the crown and the people of buganda kingdom, how the kingdom is set up politically and the relationship between Uganda the nation and the kingdom.We shall discover the social structure of the kingdom of buganda by discovering the different clans and their roles in the kingdom. We shall discover the period of adjustment, the state and the kingdom clashed, we'll see Id Amins torture chambers hidden in mengo palace. We shall see the"kabaka's lake "a man made lake commissioned by kabaka mwanga.
We shall witness the beauty of buganda architecture in places like the tombs at kasubi and wamala.We shall discover aspects of the traditional beliefs and religion of baganda, places like the tombs and at katereke ditch where we shall walk inside the shrines with bare feet and see some rituals performed.

What's included

Private transportation

Entrance fees per site

What to expect

1h · Admission ticket not included

This is the parliament of the kingdom and you will get to know the political history and the origins of the kingdom and how the kingdom runs.
Kabaka's Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included

Here we shall catch a glimpse of post independence drama. Eg. The 1966 crisis, Id Amins torture chambers. We shall learn how the kingdom tried to find its ground in post colonial Uganda and the challenges that came with it.
30m

A man made lake created under the direction of kabaka mwanga II in 1885.
Kasubi Tombs
1h · Admission ticket not included

Burial place for the last 4 kings of Buganda kingdom. You will get to see what traditional architecture looks like what the traditional kings palace looked like.
Wamala King's Tombs
1h · Admission ticket not included

Tombs of kabaka ssuna the 2nd . With wonderfully preserved architecture. Thrilling stories that will send you back in time.
30m

Katereke prison ditch was dug by kabaka kalemma in 1889. It's a unique relic from a particularly violent and unstable time in buganda kingdom. Today it's a traditional and ancestral worship site. And this place has some rules and taboos that will test your resolve.
Ssezibwa River Falls
2h · Admission ticket not included

The beautiful and spiritual ssezibwa falls have been a favorite of the kabakas. Here the black river water and traditional healers performs ceremonies for those seeking love, children etc. Its believe to have been given birth to.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the main entrance. But if you text me a convenient meeting point for you,after mutual agreement I will pick you up.

End point

At the main entrance. But if you text me a convenient meeting point for you,after mutual agreement I will pick you up.

Pickup details

Travelers may text where they would like to be picked up as I am flexible

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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