Mermar SafarisMermar SafarisBuganda Cultural Experience
Lubiri Mengo Palace, the royal seat of the Buganda Kingdom in Kampala
Daily departures · 8:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Experience the rich cultural heritage of the people of Buganda

Discover the history, traditions and culture of the Buganda Kingdom on a 5-hour cultural experience through Kampala.

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Duration
5 hours
Meeting point
Kampala National Theatre
Group size
Up to 14
Tickets
Instant QR

The journey

Royal heritage, told by word of mouth from one generation to another

The Buganda Cultural Experience takes you into the history and culture of Uganda's oldest kingdom. From the Kabaka's Palace Lubiri Mengo  to the sacred Kasubi Tombs, you will walk through centuries of royal heritage guided by storytellers who carry that history in their own families.

  • Five-hour guided cultural journey
  • Daily departures at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Expert Buganda cultural guide
  • Lubiri Mengo Palace and Kasubi Tombs
  • Immersive living-culture experience
Visitors walking toward the Kasubi Royal Tombs in BugandaVisitors browsing traditional bark-cloth artwork at a Buganda cultural stall

Choose your experience

Two ways to travel — shared with fellow guests, or entirely your own.

Group Cultural Experience

Shared · max 9 guests

$145

per person

Join a small shared group for a five-hour journey through the history, culture and customs of Buganda Kingdom.

or UGX 543,750 per person

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Private Cultural Experience

Private · 1–6 guests

$197

per person

A private, exclusive five-hour Buganda cultural journey for you and your companions only.

or UGX 738,750 per person

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A five-hour itinerary

  1. Start

    Kampala National Theatre

    Meet at Kampala National Theatre and begin the Buganda cultural experience.

  2. Stop 2

    Lubiri Mengo Palace

    Visit the historic Lubiri Mengo Palace and learn about its importance in the history of Buganda.

  3. Stop 3

    Cultural Experience at Lubiri

    Experience Buganda's cultural heritage through an immersive cultural experience at Lubiri.

  4. Stop 4

    Kasubi Tombs

    Visit the historic Kasubi Tombs and learn about their cultural and historical significance to the Kingdom of Buganda.

  5. Finish

    Return to Kampala National Theatre

    The experience concludes with a return to Kampala National Theatre.

What's included

  • Professional cultural guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Transport throughout the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Digital ticket and QR check-in
Full experience details

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