Kampala is also referred to as “The city of 7 hills” because of its initial coverage. However, today it extends beyond the original seven hills with great vibrancy and interesting places that make a city tour remarkable. Kampala is a wonderful town where you can explore the culture of Ugandans, the country’s history, business and entertainment plus the daily life of the locals.
It is packed with monuments, cultural sites, art and craft markets, places of religion, and business centres. Travelers who love to hang out and enjoy musical entertainment in new places will love the town. A city tour can be done more conveniently when you hire a car in Kampala. You can rent a car for self drive or go with a driver to ease your transfers from one location to another.

We at Supreme Car Rental Uganda have conducted several city tours and from our previous visitors’ reviews, here are some of the best places we recommend for travelers looking for places to visit in Kampala;

Central Kampala
If you want to see the busy city life of Kampala, the central part of the town gives a clear picture. Also locally referred to down-town, it gets vibrant from around 6:30 to late evening. Rush hours are characterized with tight traffic, crowds of people and hawkers singing loud to attract buyers. Central Kampala is comprises of big shopping malls, food markets, local business centres, and craft shop markets among others. For safety, a local tour guide or driver is recommended if you want to visit central Kampala.

Rubaga and Namirembe hills
These two hills are mostly known for religious purposes. On each of them sits a prominent church; Rubaga church for Catholics and Namirembe cathedral for Anglicans on Rubaga and Namirembe hill respectively. When you rent a car in Kampala, it is just few minutes’ drive to the hill peaks where the churches are located. Both churches have interesting historical stories attached to them and their architecture is beautiful and rare.

Mengo hill
If you are into culture, visit Mengo hill to see and learn about Buganda. It is home to Kabaka’s palace where tourists get a chance to learn about the former and current kingship. Buganda parliament is just 5-7 minutes drive from the palace and the road that connects the two is decorated with sculptures representing the totems of the Baganda.

Kasubi hill
Kasubi hill houses an important cultural site in Buganda: it has the official burial grounds for Kabakas (Buganda kings). Four of the former Kabakas are buried here and the tourist attraction is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While here, there’s a lot to learn about the burial ceremonies of Buganda, especially when you get into the main shrine which is a thatched house.

Old Kampala hill
The largest mosque and one of the most spectacular ones in Uganda sits on top of Old Kampala hill. Gadaffi mosque is a highlight for city tours in Kampala. It is easy to access and offers clear lovely views of the city and surrounding areas. Ensure to dress decently when visiting the mosque.

With these major touristic places in Kampala, be sure to have an enjoyable city tour whether you rent a car in Kampala with a driver or for self drive. For more information about our rental cars and places to visit in Kampala, just contact us now by sending an email to info@supremecarrentaluganda.com or call us now on +256-742874045 / +256-703903243 to talk to our team