Things to do in Kampala
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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.
2-Day Lake Mburo Safari from Kampala: Game Drives & Boat RideA 2-day Lake Mburo National Park safari from Kampala combines two game drives with a boat ride on the lake, overnight lodge stay, and meals — the park holds over 68 mammal species including large zebra herds, plus hippos, buffaloes, leopards and topis across savannah, woodland and seasonal swamps. Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Kampala, and the route includes a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe on the way out and back.Is it for me?Choose this two-day tour if you have time for overnight stays and want game drives timed to wildlife activity rather than a fixed schedule—the boat ride and drives follow the park's natural rhythms instead of rushing between stops.
Queen Elizabeth Park: Wildlife Safari, Boat Ride & ChimpsYou’ll travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park with hotel pickup included, stopping at the Equator before exploring crater lakes and salt villages with your guide. Spot lions, elephants, hippos and rare birds on game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat ride. Trek into Kyambura Gorge for wild chimpanzees—there’s always something unexpected waiting around each turn.
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.
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.
2-Day Budget Safari Murchison Falls: Game Drive & Nile Boat TourIf you want real wildlife moments without breaking your budget or rushing through Uganda, this two-day safari gives you close-up animal sightings, a wild Nile boat ride, and that unforgettable view from the top of Murchison Falls—all with local guides who know every hidden corner.
Kampala Religious Landmarks Tour: Mosque, Cathedral, ShrineA half-day to full-day guided tour of Kampala's five major religious and cultural sites—Gadaffi National Mosque, Kabaka's Palace, Namirembe Cathedral, Bahai Temple and Uganda Martyrs' Shrine—with private transportation, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant and hotel pickup. The tour moves through Christian cathedrals, a mosque, a Baha'i temple and a royal palace, each with its own architectural and historical weight. Moderate fitness is needed; the tour is not wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The tour picks you up from your hotel, so you don't need a car or knowledge of Kampala's layout to move between five landmarks spread across different hills and neighborhoods. The guide handles the route, timing and entry at each site, leaving you to focus on the architecture, history and spiritual significance of each place.
Murchison Falls Safari: Game Drives, Boat Cruise & Rhino TrackingA 3-day guided safari from Kampala into Murchison Falls National Park combines morning and evening game drives, a full-day boat cruise on the Nile, a hike to the top of the falls, and two hours of rhino tracking on foot at a sanctuary. The tour includes two nights' accommodation, all meals, and transportation from Kampala; a guide speaks English or French and leads the whole route.Is it for me?Three days is the right length to see the falls, the river wildlife and the rhinos without rushing any of them—the schedule holds all three experiences inside a single trip, so you don't have to choose between them or book a second safari later.
Kampala City Tour: Seven Hills, Markets & Daily LifeA five-hour guided tour of Kampala that moves through the city's working heart—fresh markets, the public taxi park, a secondhand goods bazaar, and a mosque tower overlooking all seven hills. The guide speaks English and walks you through Uganda's independence history and how the city's transport and trade systems actually function.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary without translation. This works well if you want the city's economic and social systems explained as you move through them—how transport, markets and trade actually organize Kampala—rather than a highlights-only overview.
Entebbe: Lake Victoria Boat Ride & Equator Line Lwaji IslandYou get picked up from your hotel, briefed by the captain at the landing, then cruise Lake Victoria to Lwaji Island where you stand on the equator line and photograph the moment. Along the way, watch for pelicans, kingfishers, monitor lizards and otters in their natural habitat. The whole experience takes around four to five hours and includes private transportation both ways.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in or passing through Entebbe and want to get on Lake Victoria without arranging a separate guide, boat, and transport — the pickup and all logistics are handled, so you just show up at your hotel ready to go.
25-Day Uganda Rwanda Kenya Tanzania Safari: Kampala to ZanzibarThis 25-day safari departs from Kampala and crosses Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, ending in Zanzibar. You track mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, drive the Masai Mara and Serengeti during the migration season, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and finish with beach relaxation on Zanzibar's islands. A guide, driver, air-conditioned vehicle and all accommodation are arranged; the itinerary can also run in reverse starting from Arusha.Is it for me?One continuous journey across five countries chains gorillas, the migration, and the crater into a single experience with the same guide and driver throughout—logistics handled, your attention free for what unfolds before you.
Murchison Falls Safari: Rhinos & River CruiseA 2-day safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park combines a morning rhino sanctuary visit with an overnight stay and full game drives along the Nile. The itinerary includes park entry, meals, and a sunset boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles before the river narrows to 7 meters and plunges 43 meters over the falls. Accommodation ranges from budget tents to mid-range lodges, all on a full-board basis. A guide leads the drives and boat outings; pickup from Kampala is included.Is it for me?Two days is enough time to see the falls and the delta without the rush of a day trip—the first afternoon and evening let you settle into the park, and the second full day of game driving gives wildlife sightings real room to happen. If you have only one day, a shorter safari exists; if you want to stay longer, a multi-day extension is possible.
Uganda 5-Day Chimpanzee Trek & Queen Elizabeth Safari TourYou’ll track wild chimpanzees through lush forest, spot lions on open plains, cruise past hippos on Kazinga Channel, and meet locals harvesting salt—all packed into five days exploring Uganda’s best wildlife spots with expert guides who know every hidden corner.
3-Day Private Safari in Murchison Falls: Big Five & Chimp TrekYou’ll get up close with Uganda’s wildlife—from rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary to lions and elephants in Murchison Falls National Park—and trek chimps in Budongo Forest. This private safari packs real adventure into three days with expert guides and plenty of local flavor.
Murchison Falls Safari: Game Drives & Nile Boat TourA 3-day private safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda, with driver-guide, game drives, a Nile boat ride, and a hike to the falls overlook. You're picked up from your hotel or airport, stay two nights at Pakuba Game Lodge, and return to Kampala on day three. The park spans 3,840 square kilometers and holds 76 mammal species, over 451 bird species, and the falls themselves—water forced through a gorge just 8 meters wide.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want the flexibility of your own guide and vehicle without coordinating multiple bookings—the driver handles pickups, lodging, meals, and the sequence of game drives, boat time, and the falls hike, so the three days hold together as a single itinerary.
Murchison Falls Safari: Game Drives & Chimp TrekA 3-day safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park combines two game drives on the northern bank, a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the 43-meter falls, and a half-day chimpanzee trek in Budongo Forest's gazetted area. Pickup from your Kampala accommodation is included, along with park fees and an English-speaking guide; the itinerary moves between wildlife viewing and forest trekking without requiring you to arrange transport or entry logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into Kampala and want game drives, a Nile boat cruise, and forest chimpanzee trekking all in one three-day loop with hotel pickup included.
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.
3-Day Safari to Murchison Falls with Rhino SanctuaryA 3-day safari from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, combining vehicle game drives, a Nile river cruise, and overnight stays in the park. The itinerary includes tracking white and black rhinos, watching for elephants and lions across the savanna, and a boat journey to the base of the falls where the Nile narrows to 7 meters before dropping 43 meters. Accommodation ranges from budget tents to mid-range lodges; pickup from Kampala is included.Is it for me?Choose the 3-day version if you want to combine rhino tracking, multiple game drives and the full Nile boat experience without rushing—the extra day gives you a morning chimp trek and a second night in the park, which raises your odds of spotting lions, elephants and the rarer species. The 2-day option cuts the chimp trekking and one game drive, so pick that if your schedule is tight or you prioritize the falls and hippo cruise alone.
