City walk · Kampala
Steve's Kampala Walk
Half a day — or a full day — through downtown Kampala with Steve: Owino market, the old taxi park, Katanga, and the city as locals live it.
And if nobody else books your slot, it runs as a private tour — same price.
Book any safari with us within 7 days of this walk, and your $20 comes off it.
Hosted by SteveWalking Kampala since 2018
Get an in-depth introduction to Kampala on a small-group walk through the capital's markets, monuments and backstreets — the city as Steve has walked it since 2018.
The half-day walk covers the first eleven stops below in about four hours: start at 10:00 or 14:00 from the Makerere University main gate, and you're done downtown around 14:00 or 18:00. The full-day walk starts at 10:00, adds the Gaddafi Mosque and the Kabaka's palace at Mengo, and winds down around 17:00.
All entrance fees are included, it runs every day of the week, and groups stay small — twelve at most, often just you.
The route
- Makerere University
Uganda's oldest university, established 1922 — we meet at the main gate and start here.
- Katanga
The valley neighbourhood between the university hills, home to over 10,000 people.
- East African Craft Market
Artisan stalls — baskets, carvings, kitenge souvenirs.
- World Wars Memorial Monument
Honouring the Ugandan soldiers who served in both world wars.
- Independence Monument
Uganda's road to self-rule, told in one statue.
- Sir Edward Muteesa Monument
Uganda's first president, and Kabaka of Buganda.
- Nakasero Market
One of Uganda's largest and busiest food and vegetable markets.
- SSDM Dharma Mandir Temple
A historic Hindu temple in the middle of downtown.
- Old Taxi Park
The famous sea of minibuses — Kampala's beating transport heart.
- African Fabrics
Kitenge and African print, bolt after bolt.
- Owino Market
East Africa's largest second-hand market. Hold your bag, bring your humour.
- Gaddafi Mosque — full day only
East Africa's biggest mosque, with the best view over Kampala.
- Mengo Palace — full day only
The official palace of the Kabaka, king of Buganda.
What's in the price
- Steve, the whole way
- All entrance fees
- Anything you buy at the markets
- Lunch
Where your money goes
- Steve & street-food tastings
- Company (Ugandan-owned)
What guests say
“Visited many interesting parts of Kampala (3.5h slow walk, lots of shade/roofed areas). Steve is very nice and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!”
“Steve was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgable. I learned a lot not only about the sites we visited but also about the Ugandan society.”
“Great tour. Steve knew a lot about history and was able to navigate the city well. He was also able to answer all of my questions.”
“I went for a city tour in Kampala with Steve and had a great time. Steve knows the city very well and gives you a look on the different faces that the city has to offer. He also has a chill vibe and he's a pleasant person to talk to.”
Meeting point
Makerere University main gate