1 Day Kampala City Tour Uganda (Kampala Capital Tour)

A 1 day Kampala city tour leads you to Uganda’s capital city and one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. It is a unique and beautiful place that is situated on seven hills and has iconic buildings and monuments. It is evolving every day while maintaining its rich history and authentic beauty. During the 1 day Kampala city tour, you will see Kabaka’s Palace, the Gaddafi Mosque, Owino Market, and the crafts market.

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The driver or guide will pick you up from your place of residence, and after a short briefing, you will proceed for the Kampala city tour, which will take you through the following places as you get to view Kampala from all its different perspectives and wonderful endowments:

Tour Gaddafi Mosque

It stands magnificently on Old Kampala Hill, with the best view of the whole of Kampala city. This mosque was commissioned by the late Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The art with which it was built will intrigue you. The mosque has a cool atmosphere inside, with interestingly designed carpets and rich Moroccan architecture.

Visit Kabaka’s Palace (Lubiri)

This is another interesting place to visit. An official residence of the ruling king in the Buganda kingdom. You will get to hear all about the intriguing history of this kingdom that founded Uganda as a nation. Buganda sits in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, and much of Uganda’s history flows right from Buganda.

The tour of the palace is very informative and will give you a bigger picture of Uganda’s history. The major stops here include the Twekobe, Empukku (Amin’s torture chambers), and Bulange (Buganda parliament). You will feel privileged to see where the great kings of all time lived—in Uganda.

Visit Crafts Market

You will get to enjoy some great artwork at the craft markets, which have the best souvenirs ranging from handicrafts, wood carvings, paintings, jewelry, African clothing, and prints, while at the same time supporting the local artisans and underprivileged people.

Guided walk around Owino Market

Owino market is more like a large version of a thrift store like in western countries; however, Owino market is the largest open market in Uganda, and it sits on 6.8 hectares with over 40,000 vendors. It is famous for its affordable second-hand clothes. This market sells several other items, ranging from electronics such as radios and TVs to local herbs, jewelry, and foodstuffs. Owino can be a hard place to tour because it can be a bit too crowded, but it is enjoyable when you find nice designer clothes at a bargain price.

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Amazing time with lots of baby animals We had an amazing time on our two day safari in Mburo Lake National Park. Adam was our driver/guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the animals and the park. It is a long day of driving both to and from Kampala as it is about 5 hours each way, but very worth it to see the fun animals. Unfortunately there are very few predators in the park so we were unable to see any leopards, however, we saw many baby animals including giraffes, baboons, hippos and zebras. Our stay at the eagle's nest was wonderful with yummy food and great views. During our time parts of the grass were being burned so there was some smoke and burnt grassy areas, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the grasslands. So maybe if you can avoid August, that would be better. All in all a great trip. Can recommend as a weekend activity!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great Experience This was my third Safari with Simba Expeditions with a different group each time. Everything was well planned and organized to detail. The guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions . My family and I enjoyed the experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Definitely get out of Kampala and check these spots out! Paddy & Patricia were absolutely fantastic looking after me on this luxury safari experience. The care for the customer is excellent with this company. Paddy was an absolute gent, great rapport with every company and stop we had during the trip. He looked out for me having an eggless breakfast, nothing was trouble for the team. So relaxing and fun. My highlight was seeing the giraffes and leopard & lions in Murchison and the Devil's cauldron.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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4th tour with this company and second review It’s actually my second review for this tour operator which should already speak volumes. I’ve just returned from my fourth in Uganda with Simba and once again they delivered an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The team truly knows how to craft seamless, exciting, and stress-free journeys. Both for trips with friends or my family. From the very first inquiry to the last day of our trip, their team was always quick to respond. Even when we had a few last-minute changes to our room bookings during the safari. They handled everything promptly. Each safari was led by knowledgeable, friendly guides who clearly love what they do. Their insights into wildlife behaviour, the parks, and local cultures added so much value to the trip. Everything was organised exactly as requested. From comfortable transportation and quality lodges (including the exact lodges and room arrangements requested by us) to well-timed transfers and game drives. When comparing options with other operators, I found Simba to be very fairly priced with no hidden fees or surprises. Their transparency and honesty in pricing made it easy to plan and budget for the trip with confidence. The payment was easy as well. They offered me payment by bank transfer or by card. Look no further if you’re planning your next safari in East Africa.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Marvellous IT was wonderful, everything went so we'll and nice. Patric was friendly and Tool Cate of us. Having a guide and driver with IS very important during this kind of tour.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Wonderful trip to Nyungwe We had an amazing experience traveling with Simba African Expeditions for our 5 day trip in Rwanda. Patricia answered very efficiently to all our requests and helped us customize the trip to our liking. During our trip Tonny was a great guide. He was patient, drove responsibly and made arrangements with all our activities so they went smoothly, we felt very well taken care of! During our trip we spent our time around Nyungwe national park and lake Kivu. The scenery was beautiful and with our itinerary we got to both have an active holiday with chimpanzee trekking, hiking and kayaking, as well as calmer activities like visiting a coffee plantation. Would recommend traveling with Simba Africa expeditions and Rwanda as a destination :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Unforgettable time with good guide, and car. Lot of animals, good atmosphere and good car, tasty food. Everything went well, I saw many animals, and spent some great, unforgettable time. Lodge with nice, rustic style
  
 
  
 
 
 
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1 day Lake Mburo Safari We had a great 1 day safari to Lake Mburo. We saw SO many zebras,giraffes, and hippos; among other animals. We stopped at the equator for a photo and a quick demonstration. Ashiraf our safari guide was very nice and efficient. Patricia was very helpful and quick with email and whatsapp communication. It was a little a little stressful trying to get back to make our flight(NOT OUR DRIVERS FAULT, UG traffice is VERY UNPREDICTABLE!) Overall a great day trip and i recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Outstanding Safaris with Simba African Expeditions I recently travelled with Simba African Expeditions, owned by Moses Nadduli in Kampala, Uganda — and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I’ve known Moses for over 20 years and can vouch for his professionalism, integrity, and genuine passion for showcasing the real Africa. Every part of the trip was perfectly organized — from the stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to the smooth logistics and warm hospitality. Moses and his team made us feel safe, cared for, and completely immersed in East Africa’s beauty and culture. If you’re looking for a reliable and authentic safari experience, I can’t recommend Simba African Expeditions highly enough. Would definitely travel with them again!