The Kabakas Trail in Buganda Kingdom

The Kabakas Trail in Buganda Kingdom is a heritage trail of sites commonly referred to as Kabaka’s trail, here we are going to take you through the culture of the Baganda and their strong Buganda kingdom, the oldest of all in Uganda. You will visit up to six sites showcasing the Buganda heritage and buganda social with the help of our experienced & knowledgeable site guides. We have true experience with culture in this package, food, entertainment, work, museum and protected sites.

Kabaka’s Trail Activities

The Kabaka’s Trail offers a unique journey through the kingdom of Buganda’s rich heritage, shaped by the region’s kinds and their descendants. It gives you a chance to learn about the hidden and the forgotten history of Buganda, as well as to experience an authentic, traditional culture with dance, music, craft making, spiritual healing, story telling, traditional herbal medicines and traditional food preparations. The trail consists of seven cultural sites all within easy reach of Kampala the capital city of Uganda.

Kasubi Tombs where the Buganda’s former four kings were burried;
Naggalabi Buddo Coronation site Where Buganda’s kings are crowned;
Katareke Prison where the Kabaka’s imprisoned and punished law breakers;
Wamala King’s Tombs Where King Wamala was burried. A place of ritual and ceremony;
Nnamasole Kanyange Tombs linking mother and son forever;
Ssezibwa Falls where Buganda kings (Kabaka) used to tour, a hydro-electric dam proposed;
Nnamasole Baagalayaze Tombs and Cultural Centre a place of hope, celebration and learning.

According to Buganda culture, a king does not die but gets lost in the forest. Inside the royal tomb, for example the Kasubi Tombs and the Wamala Tombs above, one is shown the entrance of the forest. It is taboo to look beyond the entrance to the forest.

Meet a King’s representative who takes you through the history and culture of the heritage site. Brief history and short guided walks around the site is offered.