Things to do in Kampala
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Jinja & Nile: Full Day Whitewater Rafting with Camp Stay★ 4.95 (371) · 7h
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Uganda: Gorilla Trekking, Batwa Trail & Lake Bunyonyi Canoe★ 4.97 (230) · 3d
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Jinja & Source of the Nile: Day Trip with Boat Ride & Lunch★ 4.87 (171) · 6h–8h
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Kampala: Walking Tour Markets, Mosque & City Life Stories★ 4.92 (170) · 3h–4hUS$ 26View ›
Kampala Walking Tour with Women Guides: Markets & Mosque★ 4.91 (162) · 3h 50mUS$ 27View ›
3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour: Lake Victoria Peninsular from Kampala★ 4.78 (159) · 3hUS$ 60View ›
Lake Victoria Island Mountain Bike Tour from Kampala★ 4.89 (151) · 3hUS$ 63View ›
Jinja & River Nile Day Trip: Women-Guided, Local Lunch, Ssezibwa Falls★ 4.90 (113) · 7h–8hUS$ 179View ›
Kampala Walking Tour: Markets, Monuments & Local Life★ 4.95 (113) · 4hUS$ 26View ›
Kampala Walking Tour: Markets, Palace & Mosque with Local Food★ 4.99 (91) · 4h–5hUS$ 25View ›Lowest price (10)
Kampala walking city tour: Seven hills and market chaosA guided walking tour of Kampala covering the Uganda National Mosque, Old Taxi Park, Nakasero Market and Independence Monument with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The tour weaves together religious history, political heritage and everyday street life, moving at a pace that lets you absorb each neighborhood rather than rush through it. Children from age 2 are welcome; the walk suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand how Kampala actually works — the religious sites, the transport systems, the markets where locals shop — rather than see it from a distance. The guide's knowledge of the city's history and social fabric is what makes the stops cohere into a picture instead of a list.
Kampala motorbike tour: Gaddafi Mosque, markets and palaceA half-day motorbike tour of Kampala with a professional English-speaking guide, traveling by bike and on foot to the Gaddafi Mosque, Owino Market, Kabaka's Palace, Uganda Museum and other city landmarks. The tour runs 3 to 8 hours depending on which option you choose, includes a helmet, water and local snacks, and covers sites ranging from colonial-era transport hubs to the country's independence monument. Children from age 13 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the 3-hour option if you want the main landmarks—mosque, market, palace—without a full day commitment; the 5-hour tour adds the museum and more neighborhoods; the longer routes include informal settlements and craft markets for a deeper look at how the city actually works. Riding pillion means you see Kampala from street level instead of a car window, and your guide navigates the routes that only motorbikes can take.
Entebbe Airport - Kampala: 24/7 transfer with local driverYou’ll step out of Entebbe Airport and spot your driver waiting for you—no stress or confusion—then settle into a comfortable car with bottled water as you head toward Kampala. Along the way you’ll catch glimpses of daily life and maybe even pick up a few Luganda words from your local guide-driver—little moments you’ll remember long after you arrive.
Kampala: Ugandan Cooking Class & Market Tour with SylviaYou’ll join Sylvia at a busy Kampala market to pick fresh ingredients before heading to her family home for spiced tea, hands-on cooking over open fire, dancing in the kitchen, and sharing a real Ugandan feast together. Expect laughter, new friends, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Kampala: Buganda Kingdom Cultural Tour & Palace VisitYou spend seven hours moving through the Buganda Kingdom's most important cultural sites — Kasubi tombs, Kabaka's Palace, the Royal Mile, and the Uganda Museum — with a private driver, traditional lunch, and a guide who knows the kingdom's history. You avoid arranging transport yourself, buying entry tickets separately, or eating at a tourist restaurant. The fixed schedule means you see the major sites in one day without the logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Buganda Kingdom's history and current culture in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each site — the private driver and fixed itinerary handle both.
Jinja & Nile Source: Private Day Tour with Local LunchYou’ll travel from Kampala with a local guide, hike through Mabira Forest’s cool shade, stand by Sezibwa Falls’ sacred waters, taste real Ugandan food in Jinja city, and take a quiet boat ride at the source of the Nile. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments you’ll want to remember long after you’ve left Uganda.
Jinja Day Trip: Source of Nile, Mabira Forest & Falls TourYou’ll walk forest trails, meet local storytellers, and stand at the legendary Source of the Nile—all in one day. This trip mixes nature, culture, and real Ugandan life for an experience you won’t forget.
Kampala City Tour: Private half-day with Kasubi TombsA private half-day city tour of Kampala with an English-speaking driver-guide covers the Independence Monument, Nakasero Market, Kabaka's Palace, the Gadhafi Mosque (with a climb to its minaret for 360-degree views), Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, the Baha'i Temple and Uganda Museum. Transport in a 4WD minibus, entrance fees to all stops and mineral water are included; pickup from your hotel is arranged. Lunch is not included, and optional activities at some stopovers cost extra.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you prefer a guided route with set stops at royal and religious sites rather than navigating Kampala's landmarks independently.
Jinja Day Trip: Source of the Nile Tour from KampalaIf you want a day packed with adventure—rafting wild rapids, walking through lush forest, and seeing where the Nile begins—this trip makes it easy. Guides handle all the details so you just show up ready for fun.
2-Day Sipi Falls Hike & Coffee Tour from KampalaIf you want real adventure mixed with local flavor, this two-day Sipi Falls trip is for you. You’ll hike hidden trails, taste fresh Ugandan coffee straight from the farm, and meet people who call these hills home.
