10 HISTORIC SITES ON THE TOUR OF KAMPALA.

The capital and largest city of Uganda, Kampala, is a breathtaking place to see on any safari through the country. The city has some great landmarks that are well worth seeing. One remarkable aspect about Kampala is that it is situated above seven hills, which are among the city’s ten landmarks. The largest lake in East Africa, Lake Victoria, is located 10 kilometers to the north of the city.

One of Africa’s economies that is expanding the fastest is Kampala, which has had extensive industrialization and commercialization. It serves as a center for a variety of national business endeavors, and a wide range of Ugandans from all over the country come here to benefit from the city’s business advantages.

In addition to the historical facts about Kampala and its various attractions and landmarks, there is also increasing industrialization. Because of these, Kampala is now one of the most fascinating places to see when on safari in Uganda.

Kampala’s seven hills

The city of Kampala is made out of these hills. One of the fascinating experiences to have when visiting Uganda is a Kampala city tour, which is made possible by the distinctive cultural and traditional attractions located on the seven hills.

The ten land marks of Kampala, which include the seven hills and other sites, are a must-see while on a safari in Uganda.

The most thrilling and daring tour of Kampala’s ten sites is offered. Visitors can take a walking or driving tour of Kampala. A more fulfilling experience is to take a walking tour around Kampala’s ten main landmarks.

• Rubaga Hill,
• Makerere Hill,
• Namugongo Hill
• Mengo Hill,
• Kampala Hill,
• Nakasero Hill,
• Namirembe Hill,
• Kololo Hill,

Are among the ten notable locations in Kampala. The city center itself, the taxi park, and the historic traditional markets. All in all, these ten Kampala sites are worth seeing when on a tour of Uganda.

Namirembe Hill
The fourth hill in Kampala is called Namirembe Hill, and it is home to the Namirembe Cathedral, which serves as the residence for the Ugandan Anglican community. The Baganda battles, which lasted from 1888 to 1892, were fought on this hill. This is a significant hill for the Christian community for anyone interested in learning more. A quick walk of the Cathedral church’s grounds would round out a trip to Kampala.

The Nakasero Hill.
The seventh hill of Kampala’s seven hills is called Nakasero Hill. Many years ago, the European hospital used to reside there. Fort Nakasero, a military structure, was situated on the hill following the British removal of Fort Lugard from Old Kampala Hill.

Aside from the seven hills that comprise Uganda’s capital,. While visiting the pearl, there are a lot of other sites in Kampala to see.

A visit to Kampala’s markets combined with a walking tour is an amazing experience. Two of Kampala’s oldest and most ancient markets are Nakasero and Owino. These are the centers for everything freshly produced that is brought in from the villages and sold in the city. Hundreds of sellers are offering just harvested fruits for sale.

Mengo Hill
Mengo Hill is the second of the seven hills, situated south of Kampala. The hill is significant to the Buganda kingdom’s political and traditional concerns. The Bulange parliament and the kabaka’s residence (the king’s palace) are located atop the hill.

Makerere Peak.
The white Makerere Tower of Makerere University is located atop Makerere Hill. One of the best universities in Africa is this one. Abruptly, in 2020, the white bell tower in Makerere caught fire unintentionally.

Rubaga Hill
The hill served as a venue for the religious conflicts that once occurred in the Buganda realm. It belonged to white Catholic fathers who immigrated to Uganda. The Catholic Rubaga Cathedral presently resides on the Rubaga hill.

Old Kampala Hill’s 
The first of Kampala’s seven hills is this one. The Old Kampala Hill is very important to Uganda’s colonial past. Fort Lugard, the first colonial fort built by the British in Uganda, is located atop this hill. The hill is very significant to Uganda’s Muslim community because the “Uganda national mosque” is located there. The Idmin dada, renowned for being the greatest tyrant in Ugandan history, initiated the mosque’s construction in the 1970s. Following his passing, the mosque’s construction was put on hold for a while before being picked back up with Colonel Gadaffi’s assistance—a former Libyan president.

The Gadaffi National Mosque was the name given to the mosque when it was formally opened to the public in 2007. A popular destination, the mosque is situated atop the former Kampala hill. This excursion to the hill and examination of the mosque’s exquisite architecture. For everyone who intends to see Uganda’s famous sites, this is a worthwhile journey. A 360-degree aerial view of Kampala’s city center and surrounding hills is available from this mosque.

Kibuli Hill
This is Kampala’s third hill, where the Kibuli Islamic mosque is located. The hill has historical information and fascinating details about the Muslim population in Uganda. The first Muslim settlers in Uganda made their home on Kibuli Hill.

All of the knowledge on Uganda’s history is kept in the Uganda Museum. As many people think about going to one of Uganda’s ten national parks to see the animals.