Tombs, King’s palace & Gaddafi mosque walk (Airpals Safaris tour)

4.9 (15 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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

  • Guiding fees
  • Entrance fees to King’s palace of 10 USD
  • Entrance fees to Gaddafi mosque 25000 ugx
  • Entrance fees to Kasubi tombs of 20 USD

What to expect

  1. Gaddafi National Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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 .
  2. Kabaka's Palace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  3. Kasubi Tombs
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We shall meet at Cafe Javas Namirembe road .

End point

The tour ends at Kasubi tombs.

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

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

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