Kabaka's Palace

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Kabaka’s Mengo Olubiri (Palace) is the official residence of the King of Buganda. In Buganda, it was customary for a new king to choose a hill where he …

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Feb 8, 2025
Very informative and comprehensive run down of the history of Ugandas government. Spent hours here. Guide was brilliantFull review by SPL82
Jan 18, 2025
I got a lot out of this tour. Our guide did a good job of explaining the history of the Royal Family and Uganda. We also got to see Idi Amin’s Torture Chamber, a wide variety of fruit trees that ar…Full review by JMK-Pittsburgh
Jan 12, 2025
This was my first stop in Kampala as I did a tour of the city. I had done no research, so everything was a surprise to me. You don’t actually get to go in the palace. And the main thing that you get …Full review by JennyCalhoun

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Q:
Is it open every day -- including Sunday?
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I visited soon after I asked this question. It is open daily from 9 am to 3 pm. During the week, it is often open later until 5 or 6 in the evening
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What are the hours? Do I need a reservation?
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You don't need a reservation. Not sure about opening hours, but I was leaving about 3pm and it was still open.
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