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Kampala: Wakaliwood Studio and Kabaka's Palace Tour

By Ganda Cultural expeditions
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$72 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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

Activity location

    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • FUFA House, Kampala, Uganda | 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.
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

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Kampala: Wakaliwood Studio and Kabaka's Palace Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$71.90 x 1 AdultAU$71.90
Total
Price is AU$71.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Wakaliwood film studio
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interactive session with Wakaliwood team
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to the royal mile
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to kabaka's palace( 10USD)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Feeding animals

What you can expect

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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kampala
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • FUFA House, Kampala, Uganda | 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.
    • Kampala, Central Region, Uganda