Visit the Parliament of Buganda Kingdom in Bulage Mengo – The great Lukiiko.

Bulange is the administrative and legislative center of the Buganda Kingdom, which you should definitely check out. Before gathering in the grass-thatched hut, meetings were once conducted under trees. When Ssekabaka Mutesa came back from exile in Scotland in 1955 with a sketch of the design he desired for Bulange, construction on the structure started.

The year 1958 saw its completion. Anyone interested in Buganda’s past and present will find this an excellent resource. It is considered disrespectful to the Buganda people’s customs for women to attend this site while wearing pants. Visit the Buganda Kingdom parliament and other attractions in Kampala, Uganda, by contacting Monumental Expeditions and Safaris.

The torture cells of Idi Amin—the Lubiri Bulange

Originally intended as an armory to better contain bullets, the Idi Amin torture chamber is situated in the Lubiri Mengo palace of the King of Buganda country. Furthermore, during his brief tenure as president of Uganda, Idi Amin was already in office.

The national mosque of Gadhafi

In the Old Kampala neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda, atop Kampala Hill stands the Uganda National Mosque. Built in 2006, it has a capacity of 15,000 worshippers on the main floor, 1,100 in the gallery, and 3,500 on the terrace.

Market in Nakasero

Situated at the base of Nakasero hill, Nakasero Market is a Kampala, Uganda, market. Fresh produce, clothing, shoes, and inexpensive gadgets are all on sale. Just fifty meters away from the Entebbe Road lies the Nakasero market. In the heart of Kampala’s commercial district, you’ll find one of the largest marketplaces.

Royal tombs of the Kasubi

In Kampala, Uganda, in the Kasubi Tombs, members of the Baganda royal family and four kabakas are laid to rest. Therefore, the place is still significant to the Ganda people politically and spiritually and serves as a prime example of traditional construction.

That Bahai temple

There is only one Bahá’í temple on the African continent and just nine in the globe, and it is called the Bahai Mother Temple of Africa or the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar. About two miles (or three kilometers) away from Kampala, Uganda’s capital, sits the hilltop temple.

It is not totally clear why Uganda was selected as the site for the first African temple, considering the vast number of adherents in neighboring countries like Chad and Kenya. English and Iranian believers travelled to Uganda in 1951 with the intention of introducing locals to Bahá’í religion. In 1952, more than one hundred Bahá’ís were residing in Uganda.

The pioneers departed the next year to preach the gospel in various regions of the continent. In Kampala, the Bahá’í Intercontinental Conference for Africa was convened to commemorate the anniversary, which took place six years after the foundation stone was set for the first and only Mother Temple of Africa.

Shrine of the Namugongo Martyrs

The shrine of the Namugongo martyrs, where over twenty Catholic and Anglican martyrs were burned alive in June 1886 under Kabaka Mwanga’s command, is located about fifteen kilometers east of Kampala city. Christians from all over the globe, including eastern and central Africa, gather to Namugongo on June 3rd to honor the martyrs and reaffirm their faith during the annual pilgrimage.

In honor of the martyrs, a church was built in the style of an akasiisiira, a native Baganda house. It is supported by 22 copper pillars, which stand for the 22 victims who were Catholic. On June 3, 1886, the head of the Catholics, Charles Lwanga, was burned at the stake in front of the church’s main entrance, under the altar.Pope Paul VI officiated the church’s consecration on August 2, 1969.

Royal Tombs of Buganda, Kasubi

All members of the Buganda royal family rest in peace in Kasubi Royal Tombs. The Kasubi Tombs were recognized by UNESCO for its importance to the Kingdom. The grand grass thatched structure, initially constructed as a palace for Kabaka Mutesa I in 1882 and converted into a burial place two years later, offers visitors the feeling of being in a rural community at the Kasubi Tombs.

Kampala, Uganda’s Traditional African Markets

Known as “craft villages,” Kampala City is home to a plethora of vibrant artisan marketplaces. A wide variety of colorful arts and crafts, including prints, baskets, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more, are sold at these markets.

There are some that are permanent, like the Craft Village on Buganda Road behind the National Theatre and Craft Centre, and others that are weekly or monthly, like the one in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala, and the one in front of the Railway Station in the heart of the city. Engage in conversation with the artists and even commission a one-of-a-kind creation.

A Museum in Uganda

The oldest museum in East Africa, which was founded in 1908, is the Uganda Museum. As a striking reminder of Uganda’s rich history, the museum showcases the country’s cultural artifacts, including ethnological and natural history exhibits. Additionally, there is a free-to-play selection of traditional musical instruments.

Food Spots Serving Regional Cuisines

There are a number of excellent restaurants in Kampala that serve regional Ugandan cuisine and provide an unforgettable dining experience. It makes powerful cuisine that is unassuming yet tasty and aesthetically pleasing by using fresh, natural tastes, high-quality ingredients, and skilled technique. For a really unique dining experience, try one of these restaurants serving traditional Ugandan cuisine.

Located in Wandegeya

In the heart of Kampala’s educational sector is Wandegeya Market. This market is full with young people and contains everything you might want: hairdressers, stores, fresh food, and offices. TV Chicken, a renowned street meal in Kampala, has grilled chicken, raw tomatoes, and an omelet with fries and a variety of veggies (carrots, green peppers, cabbage, and tomatoes, respectively), while the famed Rolex is also located here. Either the Rolex or the TV Chicken—or both—should be your reason for visiting Wandegeya. Tours of Kampala and the Buganda Kingdom parliament may be arranged by Monumental Expeditions and Safaris.