The traditional royal tombs of the Kabakas of Buganda situated 5km away from the City' centre on the Kampala/Hoima Road.

The tombs are a very important cultural symbol for the Baganda and also a magnificent tourist attraction for foreigners. The architecture of the huts reflect the early African civil architecture ingenuity.

The big round shaped hut is where 4 of the 37 kings of Buganda were buried. A visitor coming to Uganda for the first time would not want to miss to get a vitange glimpse in evolution of social and cultural bearings of the people of Buganda.

Naggalabi Buddo Coronation Site
- the very heart of the Kingdom

The panoramic hilltop at Naggalabi Buddo is the historic heart of Buganda. It was here that the Kingdom began, at the dawn of the 14th Century and it is here that every Kabaka is still crowned.
According to Buganda folklore, the Kingdom began when two brothers fought on famous Buddo Hill. The victor, Kintu, declared himself King. These events are still re-created in the remarkable coronation ceremony with its ritual procession, fighting and drumming. At Naggalabi Buddo you can visit the main sacred sites, and literally walk in the footsteps of the past and present kings.

Wamala King’s Tombs
- a place of ritual and ceremony

Set on a hilltop in beautiful surroundings, are the remarkable Wamala Tombs.They are the sacred burial place of Kabaka Suuna II.
Suuna was a powerful and despotic ruler, with a fiercesome reputation for punishment. His death, around 1856, heralded a golden age by bringing Kabaka Mutesa I to the throne, generally regarded as the greatest Kabaka of his time.
Inside Kabakas’ tombs, visitors make offerings to the dead Kings and other tombs’ spirits. Ancient spears and shields surround the central platform and a barkcloth screen hides the mythical eternal forest where he journeyed for everlasting life. The tombs are still used for ritual ceremonies, sometimes involving the dead King’s preserved umbilical cord (his ‘twins’), his jawbone and other magical objects.
A magical but almost forgotten place, Wamala King’s Tombs is quite simply unique.

A unique journey into Ugandan culture and tradition
You can experience a whole new dimension to your African holiday – excursions based on Uganda’s rich history and culture. The Kabaka’s (King’s) Trail offers a unique journey through a part of Uganda’s rich heritage, shaped by the region’s kings and their descendants. The Trail links a series of cultural sites, all of which are within easy reach of Kampala (the furthest is only 40 minutes drive and is en route to The Source of the Nile). The ideal way for you to start-off or complete your holiday.
The Trail offers much more than sightseeing, with a chance to learn about the hidden and forgotten history of Uganda, and experience an authentic tribal culture – with traditional dance, music, craft making, spiritual healing and storytelling. The sites which are undergoing continuing renovation and restoration can be visited over one or two days, with tours being customised by local ground agents to meet your needs and interests.
From the Queen Mother’s Tomb at Kagoma, where drums are sounded, visitors can walk ‘The Kabaka’s Trail’ to the next hilltop where the impressive Wamala Tombs for Kabaka Suuna II are sited. Katereke offers the ‘komera’ or prison ditch, which Kabaka Kalema used to imprison, and eventually execute, rival heirs to the throne. Buddo is at the heart of the Kingdom, and has been the traditional coronation site for 700 years. The current Kabaka was crowned at Buddo in 1993. Mpererwe holds a tomb for Kabaka Mwanga’s mother, and offers a cultural centre to tell the full story behind the Kabakas and the Trail. Ssezibwa Falls is a spiritual site where sacred black river water is found. It is a place for traditional healing, and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The site has been used for royal relaxation throughout the history of the Kabakas
The Kabaka’s Trail has been developed by the Heritage Trails Project in partnership with the guardian communities of the sites, along with The Kabaka Foundation, The Uganda Community Tourism Association (UCOTA) and Action for Conservation through Tourism (ACT UK). Income generated through tourism will go directly towards the conservation of the sites and to the benefit of the local community. Additional cultural Heritage Trails will be developed across Uganda.

Ankole Cultural Village
The Banyankole have developed a cultural centre close to the Sanga gate to Mburo National Park, just a few kilometres from Mbarara where visitors can learn more about the local culture and way of life. Typical village houses can be visited, and Ankole guides will explain their people's history and lifestyle. Distinctive Ankole handicrafts can be purchased as souvenirs.

Handicrafts & Souvenirs
A souvenir is an essential purchase to bring back memories when you return home. Some wonderful handicrafts can be found all over Uganda.
In every village, local people are skilled in creating colourful arts and crafts, both traditional and modern, which are handworked to a very high standard. Individual tribes, craftsmen and women make a wide range of articles - many of which are useful because they are used in our daily lives - but all are objects of great beauty, with patterns and colours that reflect the local culture.

Among the fine handicrafts are colourful mats in traditional patterns from Buganda, raffia bowls and baskets from Toro and Ankole, musical instruments from West Nile and Busoga, and the famous drums of Buganda. Most of the components and raw materials are found naturally in Uganda - local grasses and papyrus, banana fibre and palm leaves, gemstones, seeds, horn and woods, as well as skins and local leathers. Bark cloth from the Omutuba tree is particularly enchanting, and is widely used for mats, cushions and hats. Jewellery can be hand made from a broad range of materials, and provides distinctive decoration for both ladies and gentlemen. In the Karamoja region, traditional wood carvings will make characteristic souvenirs.

While handicrafts can be found in most village markets and in roadside stalls, shops in the main towns stock a wide range. In Kampala visit the Crafts Village behind the National Theatre, where there is a wide selection from all regions of Uganda.

If you have something special that you want, many of our craftsmen will be happy to design and create a special item just for you.