Kisenyi Slum
Kampala, Uganda
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Kisenyi Slum
Kampala, Uganda
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
This tour offers you a unique perspective on local life and social issues in Kampala. Home to some of the most vulnerable populations in Uganda, the Kisenyi slums are an example of how local NGOs are working to improve living conditions, from sanitation to employment. Escorted by a Slum Aid Project volunteer, we will see how their sustainable contributions are improving the lives of families, women, and children living in the slums.
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Highlights
- Discover a grassroots project that is working to improve the conditions of people living in the Kisenyi slums
- Walk through the streets of Kampala, visiting two bustling markets, the old and new taxi park, and a local Hindu temple
- Hear stories from Kisenyi slum residents, including a local blacksmith selling his household wares
- Learn the contrasting history of Kampala’s royalty at the Buganda King’s palace and stroll down the royal mile past the King’s artificial lake
- Take in the spectacular view at the top of Uganda’s only skyscraper mosque
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Plot 11 Portal Avenue, Adam House Kampala
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
End point: Plot 11 Portal Avenue, Adam House Kampala
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees.
Exclusions: Food, drinks, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for your guide, entrance fee to the King’s Palace is an extra $7 per person.
Kampala is a city that has overcome enormous challenges. The network of local NGOs is vital to the sustainable development that is improving conditions of vulnerable populations.
Before we can understand where the city is, we have to understand where it has come from. We begin our Kampala tour at the Uganda Parliament to hear how the country gained independence. We’ll then proceed through the streets of Kampala, stopping at the Nakasero and Owino markets, Hindu temple, old taxi park, and chat with local street vendors and boda-boda cyclists.
This will bring us to the Kisenyi slums, where we’ll meet a volunteer of the Slum Aid Project who will escort us through the slum to see what life is like there. We’ll hear the stories of struggle from street children and refugees to understand the difficult journey that brought them to the slum. We’ll see the contributions of the Slum Aid Project, and how their grassroots efforts are improving the lives of local families, women, and children in Kampala’s slums.
From rags to riches, we will continue our Kampala walking tour to the Buganda King’s palace and listen to the rich history of the kingdom. We’ll get the inside scoop on the kings that ruled Buganda, one of whom would become the first Ugandan president and one who killed Ugandan martyrs for turning to Christianity.
We end our tour at Gadhafi’s mosque dedicated to the former Libyan president Murmur Gadhafi. We’ll climb to the top of the mosque for a spectacular view of the city and the seven hills that make Kampala.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees.
Exclusions: Food, drinks, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for your guide, entrance fee to the King’s Palace is an extra $7 per person.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 8 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your meeting point or hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Additional Information: Please leave your valuables such money, computers, at home or at your hotel
Child Policy: Children must be 10 years of age to 12 years inclusively. Children below the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number:
Email address: thuy@whl.travel
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