About this experience
The Kampala boda boda / Motorbike Tour is the best way to explore Kampala's capital city as we show you all corners of Kampala city including slums (ghettos), Religious sites, Markets and a chance to test our most popular snack (Rolex). The stunning city of Kampala was originally seated on 7 hills but today sprawls to over 20 hills with plenty of tourist sites for one to visit like Bahai Temple, Kalerwe market, Gaddafi Mosque, Lubiri Palace, Royal mile, King's Lake, Downtown Kampala, and the Catholic Cathedral.
All Our Motorbike / Boda boda drivers have excellent communication skills, driving Experience and Comply with all the road Requirements, with Motorbikes that are thoroughly checked to ensure Maximum Safety.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr 50 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr 50 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Clean helmets and hair nets
- Famous Ugandan snack(Rolex)
- A bottle of water
- Experienced English speaking rider tour Guides.
Itinerary and highlights
Our rider guide will pick you up from your hotel / home of residence and take you to Bahai temple the only temple in Africa for the Bahai Religion.
Drive through the Kalerwe Market, one of Uganda's largest markets located on Gayaza Road adjacent to the Northern By-pass about 5 kilometres from Kampala City centre. The market primarily sells fruits, vegetables and meat from around Uganda, including Luwero, Mbarara, Wakiso and Mukono. Among the hundreds of vendors, the most common items for sale are:
Fruits, Yellow Bananas, Vegetables, Matooke, Cassava roots, Beans, Potatoes, Chicken, Goat Meat, Fish,
proceed to Gaddafi mosque which is the largest mosque in Uganda and the headquarters of the Islamic faith in Uganda. Here you will get a tour of the mosque and a hike to the top of the minerate / tower to get a 360 degrees view of the city Kampala and the guide will give you all the detailed information about the city.
visit king's palace Lubiri which is the traditional home of the king of Buganda, You will be provided with a Guided tour of this grand palace with historical artefacts, gardens & a visit to Amin’s torture chambers. Proceed to the Kabaka King's lake a uniquely fascinating and the largest hand-dug or man-made lake in Buganda Kingdom. The Lake occupies 2sq km and is estimated to be 200ft deep. The lake was established in 1885 on the orders of his Majesty Kabaka Mwanga II.
proceed your ride through the congested lanes of the yet organized chaos of downtown Kampala which is the heart of Kampala city and sightings of the most thriving market Owino which has everything from traditional medicines to televisions and is most famous for its secondhand clothing, but you can also buy cloth to be tailored on-site.
You will proceed to Saint Mary's Cathedral Rubaga, commonly referred to as Rubaga Cathedral, the parent cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, the oldest Roman Catholic diocese in Uganda. The Towering house of God stands on top of one of the original seven hills that make up the city of Kampala.
End your tour with a visit to one of the Best Places to buy Arts and Crafts in Kampala at the African Village craft market found on Buganda Road which is the biggest craft market in Kampala.
Our riders will transfer you back to your point of pick up or Hotel
Meeting and pickup information
- Using google map
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kampala City and Slum Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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