The 10 Best Day Trips from in Kampala, Central Region

The 1 Day Mabamba Birding Excursion is an entire birding that is suitable for day break from the towns of Kampala and Entebbe. The day trip starts and finishes in Kampala exhibiting an entire day magical encounter swamp environment on the shores of Lake Victoria keeping counts of unique birds including the uncommon shoebill stork. The swamp dwelling sitatunga is also present. The famous Mabamba swamp presents an impressive birding experience on canoe.

Inclusions: Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned, Bottled water while on safari, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: International Flights (Arranged on request), Visas, Optional Activity fees, Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary, Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)

We pick up clients and drop them back to their hotel within the city, provide a route map, WiFi on board, mineral water and photo coverage of the trip. All this is done in the comfort of an air conditioned car with a dedicated window seat.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Route map, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Photo coverage

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy a comfortable drive around Uganda's capital city and visit four of Kampala’s most iconic attractions. Explore the history, architecture and culture of our capital with our driving tour of the city's most celebrated Attractions. Guests may choose any four of: The Lubiri Palace, the Gadhafi Mosque, the royal tombs at Kasubi, the Baha’i temple, the martyr’s Shrine at Namugongo, the National Museum, the Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals, the martyr’s shrine at Namugongo

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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This short but packed tour is ideal for travellers who want a 1-day or weekend safari trip with a rich serving of cultural interactions. The tour includes a day time game drive of Lake Mburo National Park, guided walks on the foot trails of the park, a night time game drive (for the 2-day option), a tour of the Igongo cultural museum, stops at local markets for fresh in-season fruit and to meet local vendors, a visit to the Biharwe eclipse monument (for the 2-day option) and a stop at a local drum making factory for some authentic crafts. The tour also includes a stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe. Guests selecting the 2-day option will also enjoy a night at the magnificent Rwakobo Rock Lodge (subject to availability) or the Igongo Country Hotel

Inclusions: Lunch with non-alcoholic drink included. Lunch also included on 2nd day for 2-day option, Breakfast included. Breakfast also included on 2nd day for 2-day option, In season fruit like bananas and mangoes are bought fresh from markets along the way and are provided as a snack during the trip, Constant flow of bottled water provided on trip, Air-conditioned vehicle, Dinner with non alcoholic drinks included during overnight stay, for 2-day option

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

We show our clients all corners of kampala city including slums (gettos) and give them a chance to test our traditional local food.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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Your 1 day river Nile white water rafting adventure takes you to the source of river Nile – the world’s longest river found in Jinja. The beginning of the Nile at the Rippon falls, offers the ideal environment for a satiating grade 1 – grade 5 white water rafting experience. Depending on one’s experience and prowess, rafting can be done in; fast moving waters with riffles and small waves, or in straight-forward rapids with wide clear channels which are evident without scouting, or in rapids with moderate irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe, or in intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent waters, or in extremely long, obstructed and violent rapids which expose a rafter to added risk.

Inclusions: All meals and Bottled Water, Rafting Gear

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any Private Expenses and Travel Insurance

The Nile Source tour is for those who are already in the country either as foreign residents, visitors who have flown in for business and meetings, or citizens who want to enjoy the tourist attractions of their country as part of their holiday to unwind. You will visit the source of the Nile River, participate in the white water rafting and finish with a visit to the historical town of Jinja.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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If you are visiting Uganda on a business trip and you’re not able to take long safari, you can take this 1 day Jinja tour to see a bit outside of Kampala to three main sites. The tour starts after an early breakfast preferably 7:30 am in the morning from Kampala or Entebbe to avoid the traffic jam. You will drive through tea plantations, sugar plantations and colorful roadside fruit and vegetable markets. On two stops you will see several Ugandans selling roast meat as a quick snack for travelers in buses and taxis. You will visit the Ssezibwa waterfalls, Mabira forest and source of R. Nile.

Inclusions: Soft drink, Lunch (Local food), Rolex (Ugandan snack), All entrances , Hotel Pick up and drop off, English speaking guide/driver

Exclusions: Visa processing, passport processing, Accommodation, Break fast and Dinner, Tips for the guides

Its an informative, breathe taking experience learning about the cultural heritage, traditions, and history of Buganda kingdom.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Tipping, Souveniors

An Equator is an imaginary line that goes around the planet in the middle and other outer space bodies. It subdivides the planet into two, the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. That is how the North pole and the South pole come about with the 0 degrees latitude.

Inclusions: Bottled water, 2-course lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)