Top Kampala Historical Tours: See Uganda’s Past

Looking to discover the amazing stories that Uganda’s capital has? That would be Kampala. A walk through Kampala isn’t just your average sightseeing; too it’s almost a step back in time. To see the very heart of Uganda’s past you can join so many different historical tours. Here, I’m going to show you the best five, offering peeks into the things that molded this very great city.

1. The Kasubi Tombs Exploration

First up there’s the Kasubi Tombs; they are that burial place for former kings (Kabakas) of Buganda. Now, sadly a big fire took down a part of the main building in 2010; though you are still able to soak in so much of the area’s aura and absorb the important history there. The woven architecture of the tombs is very special, acting like a huge cultural symbol for the country. Viewing these tombs can give anyone the feels of understanding Buganda’s traditional roots very well, I think. So if you want that historical feel; visit Kasubi Tombs.

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2. Gadhafi Mosque Tour

Next, how about going to see the Gadhafi Mosque? That beautiful sight dominates Kampala’s skyline. Finished in 2006, the Ugandan very great mosque holds a place for over 35,000 people and this can offer; probably, one of the most gorgeous panoramic views from its minaret. Also this is an amazing cultural spot that is connected with Uganda’s past, not just in terms of religion, though very important in politics, given its past connections with Libya’s Gadhafi. So seeing it offers a special view on Uganda.

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3. Uganda Museum Visit

Do you love the Uganda Museum, right? A showcase of Uganda’s very rich cultural and historical collection is there. Very clearly displayed ethnographic and archeological items paint vivid pictures of old-time Ugandan life, its arts and way much more. So, walking from place to place here can bring about a sense that the Uganda’s many tribes, all had different parts in shaping up the modern nation. Anyone interested in artifacts is in for a treat.

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4. Exploring the Independence Monument

Well now, a super visit to Kampala wouldn’t complete; very surely, without stopping by the Independence Monument. Erected to mark Uganda’s gaining self rule back in 1962, the very great symbol speaks strongly about Ugandan desires for that self rule, I think. You might find it rather inspiring just walking about the location and it is reflecting; seemingly, so deeply on the historical importance and remembering important past happenings which took part, like in shaping the identity for their beloved nation. It will always be so great.

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5. Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals: Religious Heritage

Have you thought of seeing Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals to close out the tour of old Kampala? Being very important houses of both Catholic and Anglican religion is still amazing. They represent, more or less, the country’s past religious timelines. So viewing the inside parts of each gives, maybe, an odd deep look into how the colonial influences were; in affecting Uganda, just through their faith. The structural designs alone definitely makes anyone visiting find this location rather special!

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