Kampala: Wakaliwood Studio and Kabaka's Palace Tour
ID: GYG1352458-2064067
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Uganda's creative present and complex past on a guided tour of Wakaliwood and Kabaka's Palace in Kampala. Meet the team, explore props, and learn about the country's history.
Start your day at Wakaliwood, located in Wakaliga. Known globally for its action-packed films made on extremely low budgets, Wakaliwood is a symbol of innovation and passion. Meet the team, explore homemade props, and even take part in a short acting or stunt demonstration.
After this interactive session, continue to the Kabaka's Palace in Mengo, home to the Idi Amin's torture chambers. Descend into the underground chambers that were used during the regime of Idi Amin. Through guided storytelling, learn about the structure, purpose, and historical context of the site.
This portion of the tour is reflective and educational, offering important insight into Uganda's past.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Uganda's creative present and complex past
- Visit Wakaliwood, a grassroots film studio known for its action films
- Meet the team, explore homemade props, and take part in a short demo
- Descend into the underground chambers used during Idi Amin's regime
- Learn about the structure, purpose, and historical context of the site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves visiting underground chambers, which may not be suitable for babies.
The experience offers a contrast between Uganda's creative present and its complex past.
Meet next to FUFA house Mengo. Next to Rubis petrol station. I will be putting on a green t-shirt branded with Ganda cultural expeditions logo.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Wakaliwood film studio
- Historical tour of Idi Amin's torture chambers at Kabaka's Palace
- Interactive session with Wakaliwood team
- Guided storytelling at Kabaka's Palace
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Transport
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
