5 Places Not to Miss on A Kampala Self Drive Tour
Kampala the great capital city of Uganda is straddled with 7 mighty Hills. It is the leading urban ditrict of the country and the centre of political life. Being the capital of Uganda, Kampala comes with variety of local attractions that pull visitors to this mighty city. They range from cultural encounters and historical sites, entertainment, religious places, local craft shop to business activities among others. Getting into these exciting places is safe and comfortable while on holiday with your rental car in Kampala. It is possible for you rent a car together with a driver or alternatively hit Kampala’s streets on a self drive to explore its incredible attractions. Our fleet of cars for you to rent on safari in Uganda range from 4 by 4 self drive car hires, Toyota Rav4, 4 by 4 Land Cruiser Prados, Safari Land Cruisers, Safari Mini Van, Super custom Van, Coaster Bus and Nissan Patrol among others.
Below is a list of places in Kampala that you can visit with a rental car in Uganda. Most interestingly, these attractions are all situated next to each other in the city meaning there is no need to be worried about for refueling the car.
The Kasubi Hill
Kasubi hill is also popular as Nabulagala, a home to one of the tremendous Buganda cultural sites, Kasubi Tombs. A safari into Kasubi hill means exploring the remarkable cultural and traditional practices of Buganda in depth, encounter exciting cultural dances as the Baganda twist their wrests. It is also a place where the Buganda Kings are buried and about 4 of them have been buried within this area. The Kasubi Tombs are recognized world wide and most importantly, they are among World Heritage Sites in Uganda.
Mengo Hill
A trip to Mengo gives visitors opportunity to explore Buganda Kingdom’s abundant culture and history. It further takes visitors down to the Kabaka’s place, Buganda parliament and Kabaka’s Lake. It takes visitors nearly 20 minutes to drive to Mengo while in the city centre but due to traffic jam, visitors can spend more minutes. As well, you can also pay a visit to Mengo hospital one of the oldest hospitals that was constructed by the catholic missionaries in the 1800’s
Namirembe and Rubaga Hills
Do you love religious tourism? When it comes to tourism, visitors need not to worry about what to do in Uganda. A trip to Namirembe and Rubaga in your car rental or self drive is an opportunity to explore more on the incredible religious background of Uganda. These Anglican churches are all situated near each other, one is in Namirembe and the other is in Rubaga. The exterior and interior architecture of these mighty cathedrals are worth exploring while in safari in Uganda.
Central city
Despite the traffic jam, this mighty city is one of the best places that you should not miss to visit in life. There are numerous things to catch a glimpse at while in your car rental/hire or self drive including local markets, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, night clubs, craft shops and national theatre that will all make your memorable experience in Uganda. With limited marked signs on Kampala streets and given the fact that traffic jam has always delayed people’s schedules, there is no need to worry how to get into your area of interest at your expected time. Hiring a car for safari in Kampala and Uganda at large with our company as well as a driver is the most incredible and non regrettable thing that you should not miss out in life.
Therefore, with our fleet of cars that are available for renting, visitors are offered a wide range of options to choose the best car for their safaris in Uganda. Hitting the Kampala streets on a self drive tour is the most adventorous, remarkable and unforgettable experience that comes once in a life time. Come and experience Uganda’s cultural sites and religious sites and you won’t regret in life! Hiring a car and driver for your safari is the best thing that you can do to get out Kampala’s busy center.
