Top 10 Walking Tours in Kampala, Central Region

March 3, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building. Kasubi Hill is the home of the Kasubi Tombs, a sacred burial ground of Buganda Kings. The Uganda Museum sits atop Kololo Hill, and features a hands-on collection of traditional musical instruments.
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1. 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Ssemambo Alex Tours And Travel
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 400 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Visit the Royal making drum village where you meet and interact with the drum makers. Stopover at the Equator line for photography and refreshments There is birding in the park where you will see different bird species. Your will also enjoy culture encounters mostly performed by the Batwa people.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gorilla Permit, Drinking Bottled Water, Driver/guide, All activities

Exclusions: Meals, Beverages, Tips for drivers/guides

Reviewed By namubirulinda372

It was such a fun experience that it made me crave more time in the pearl of Africa's wilderness.I had a great time at the top of the greatest waterfall and i also enjoyed the boat cruise at the Albert Nile in Murchison falls National Park. We were also able to visit the Karamajongs in Nakapelimoru traditional village in Kotido district. We got to know how these people do their daily activities and we were also able to join them for example in dancing. The safari was extraordinary and I believe anyone would want in on the fun too.

2. Kampala’s Best Experience walking tour

Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala Rd, Kampala, Uganda Kampala City Trekkers
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This is the only package that will bring you close to the real daily mood of Kampala City! It will give you a chance to interact with some city hustlers, it has all what you would desire to see in any city like culture, entertainment, religion, business, transport systems, and sightseeing “If not this one then what else would you do really”?

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Pickups only applies to travelers staying in Kampala! For clients staying outside Kampala they will be required to pay some extra fee for pick up and drop off

Reviewed By Brownboydiaries

My guide was friendly and honest. He took all COVID-19 precautions and made the trip possible at a difficult time. I got to see lions ! The rates charged were reasonable and friendly. Even my friends had a good experience.This company is really concerned about safety of their customers and will ensure you have a good experience.

3. 8 days Uganda Wildlife Holiday

Primate World Safaris
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This exciting 8-day Uganda Wildlife holiday will take you to see the most beautiful & medley of wonders in the national parks. Get to see the amazing wildlife, birds, primates, green scenery and the gentle giants living in the mist covered hillsides of Bwindi forest. A fabulous drive to Kibale forest national park being the first destination on this trip will give you views to the lush green countryside, tea plantations and the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges. Moving on to the south western part of Uganda with a 5 hours journey crossing the most beautiful part of the country to Bwindi forest. This will ultimately be the highlight of your trip as you will get to track the mountain gorillas living within the forest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled drinking water provided , All fuel for the tour, Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner), 1 Gorilla permit per person., 1 chimp permit per person

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Visa entry fees, Personal (medical/travel) insurance, A porter for during the gorilla tracking’s (someone who carries your daypack)., Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc, International air fares, Meals that are not part of your accommodation.

Reviewed By According_to_Maya

Had such an incredible time on our 12 day safari around Uganda with Primate World Safaris. Jackson took care of all our arrangements and promptly and helpfully answered our questions before we confirmed our booking. We found Primate World Safaris through Responsible Travel and were told that they are the best in Uganda for ensuring responsible visits to national parks and respect for wildlife. We were picked up from the airport by our guide, Alex Gabiito, and our adventure started. Our itinerary was busy and varied maximising our time in Uganda. It included: - an exhilerating experience white water rafting on the Nile; - a visit to Murchison Falls NP to view the breathtaking and explosive waterfall, as well as spotting elephants, lions, various antelope, buffalo, various exotic birds and monkeys in the park; - trekking chimpanzees in Kibale forest; - spotting leopards, crocodiles, hippos, lots of elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs and numerous birds in Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo NP; - trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; - meeting local communities and conservationists to hear about their amazing work preserving Uganda's wildlife. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and experienced and is highly recommended, especially if you're a bird enthusiast (he was nominated Uganda's best bird guide a couple of years' ago). He made sure that we saw and experienced as much as we could in the time we had. We felt safe and looked after at all times. The accommodation we stayed in far exceeded our expectations and made sure we were rested enough for our jam-packed itinerary. Uganda is stunning and has so much to offer - I can't imagine anywhere else that has such a high concentration of amazing wildlife and scenery. If you want an authentic and responsible safari trip to Uganda, choose Primate World Safaris.

4. Kampala's walking Finest Experience Tour

Gaddafi Close, Gaddafi Cl, Kampala, Uganda TREK MASTERS
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Magical views of the city, sharing information basing on cultural differences, slum walks and discovering organised chaos of the city with lots of knowledge, passion. Flexibility with the itinerary, time conscious are always on forefront. Religious history, Political history and social aspect of life with talented Ghetto youths.

Inclusions: Pickup transportation

Exclusions: Pickups only applies to travellers staying in kampala,clients outside kampala they will be required to pay some extra fee for pick up and drop off.

Reviewed By Kalema B

Am so much delighted to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful, educative, resourceful and exciting city tours and safaris that Trek Masters Tours and Travel provides. Thanks for being so much educative and knowledgeable.

5. Steve Kampala Walking tours

Makerere University Main Gate, Kampala, Uganda Free Guided Walking Tours Kampala
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Join our walking tours and get a broader perspective about the Geo-political landscape of Uganda, Great history and an opportunity to observe all the historical land marks on the seven hills where originally Kampala started to develop

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Reviewed By Arne H

We did the tour today and we had a great time. Steve was very kind, collected us from our hostel, and guided us through the day. We cooked traditional Ugandan food loke Matoke, Posho, Pumpkin, Casava and G Nuts. We also got a small inside about live in Uganda and had to opportunity to pose a lot of questions, which occured throughout our trip. All in all it was a great expierence. Thanks a lot!

6. 1 day Jinja Source of River Nile tour.

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This 1 day Jinja tour allows one to rediscover the source of River Nile as well as engage in other leisurely experiences like bird watching, scenic views, craft shopping, the cable bridge, Mabira forest, Griffin falls, Sezibwa falls and so much). An evening city tour around the historical Jinja town to explore its unique Asian ancient buildings is also an added advantage!

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By T3721UVrodrigom

Right before the departure to Africa, I had a very informative and detailed meeting (via zoom) with Coleb about the entire safari. I have a specific allergy to some food, but Coleb arranged that very well. The package was crafted to my needs and lodges selected perfectly! In my opinion, this is a #1 tour organizer in East Africa!

7. Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit

Craft Market, Buganda Rd, Kampala, Uganda ImmersionUG
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Gain an intimate overview of vibrant Kampala on a private walking tour led by a local, ideal for first-time visitors to the Ugandan capital. Visit a combination of top attractions and hidden gems, such as Nakasero Market, The independence monument and the iconic Old Taxi Park. Learn about the important events in Kampala's history with the insights of a local; Taste fresh in-season fruit in local markets and try curious street food like rolex and grasshoppers; Engage with the vibrant people of the city and attempt to out-haggle a local vendor — if you dare; Smell the wonderful aromas of the spice and herbs markets; Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private tour and small group size: This tour has for the time being been converted from a shared tour to a private tour as a COVID-19 safety measure. Maximum of 4 people per booking. For large groups, please place multiple bookings (minimum 15 minute intervals between tour groups)

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of helmet, Short Motorbike taxi ride at the end (optional), Admission Fees to Gadaffi National Mosque if option is selected when booking

Exclusions: Food and drinks, The listed price does not include any parking fees for guests arriving by a waiting private car. City council charges 2000 UGX per hour.

Reviewed By D3204WTelsab

Great opportunity to discover Ugandan cuisine in a convivial environment. I really enjoyed this experience

8. 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking tour

Entebbe, Uganda East African Jungle Safaris
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This 3-day gorilla trek safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable forest offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, a scenic allure of stunning hills and lush vegetation inhabited by the elusive primates.  The gorilla trek activity is the most enchanting experience in this forest. You will have an experience of a lifetime watching at these majestic apes as they feed, play and relax, winding up with a canoe on Lake Bunyonyi one of the most beautiful lakes

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, National Park fees, Bottled water, Dinner, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By 816manarm

This was a lovely 7 day tour that I enjoyed very much with my husband. The guide Eddie was friendly, knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. He attentively spotted animals for us to watch. The accommodation places were clean and comfortable. Uganda is such a lovely country with friendly people and children waving at you wherever you. The nature there is very beautiful with lots of green hillside, lakes , forests and mountains. I loved the activities of people in the Bigodi swamp walk and their way of doing things . I loved the animals everywhere. The trip was really unforgettable. I would only recommend that the gorilla trekking activity be moved to the end of the tour because it's strenuous and could affect one's enjoyment of the rest of the tour especially if one gets injured. I also believe people should be made aware beforehand of the nature of this activity and how slippery or steep the ground is there in the impenetrable forest. EAJS really delivered all the program as I hoped for and as they designed. I only wish we had been able to do the Batwa cultural experience which was part of the tour and I was looking forward to it but we didn't have the time to do it unfortunately. Apart from that, the tour was great and I would recommend it to my friends.

9. Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options

Victoria Mall Entebbe, Victoria Mall,, Berkeley Rd, Entebbe, Uganda ImmersionUG
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Meet up with a friendly local guide from Entebbe and other travellers. Take a relaxed stroll and experience the small town charm of Uganda’s first capital (Entebbe). Discover the colonial history of this lakeside town, visiting monuments, markets and some crafts shopping. Learn about the unique conservation efforts happening in the town, and get a chance to take in the aromas through tasty street food plus market herbs and spices. Finally, finish your tour with a relaxing rest at the magnificently preserved botanical gardens or visit the beautiful public beaches along lake Victoria.

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Reviewed By D3204WTelsab

Great opportunity to discover Ugandan cuisine in a convivial environment. I really enjoyed this experience

10. 7 Days Small Group Adventure Holiday

Primate World Safaris
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Starting off with a tour of East Africa’s adventure capital – Jinja, to see a number of falls & visit the source of the Nile (World’s second longest river). This will be your chance to engage in one of the adrenaline activities like white water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horseback riding and more. You will travel to south western Uganda, to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through a rich green countryside of fort-portal town with views of the Rwenzori mountains. This park will give you a chance to view some of its amazing attractions like the Kazinga channel, crater lakes, Kyambura gorge, Ishasha tree climbing lions and a lot more. Later move on to the southern part of Uganda to Bwindi, and spend a night at one of those eco lodges situated amidst the Jungles. After that, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe passing by the Equator line, one of the nice spots for your souvenir shopping and relaxation.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All fuel for the tour, Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner), Park-entrance fees for all National parks, 1 Gorilla permit per person., Drinking water throughout the safari.

Exclusions: International air fares, Entry visa Uganda, Meals that are not part of your accommodation., A porter for during the gorilla tracking’s (someone who carries your daypack)., Personal (medical/travel) insurance, Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc., All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

Reviewed By According_to_Maya

Had such an incredible time on our 12 day safari around Uganda with Primate World Safaris. Jackson took care of all our arrangements and promptly and helpfully answered our questions before we confirmed our booking. We found Primate World Safaris through Responsible Travel and were told that they are the best in Uganda for ensuring responsible visits to national parks and respect for wildlife. We were picked up from the airport by our guide, Alex Gabiito, and our adventure started. Our itinerary was busy and varied maximising our time in Uganda. It included: - an exhilerating experience white water rafting on the Nile; - a visit to Murchison Falls NP to view the breathtaking and explosive waterfall, as well as spotting elephants, lions, various antelope, buffalo, various exotic birds and monkeys in the park; - trekking chimpanzees in Kibale forest; - spotting leopards, crocodiles, hippos, lots of elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs and numerous birds in Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo NP; - trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; - meeting local communities and conservationists to hear about their amazing work preserving Uganda's wildlife. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and experienced and is highly recommended, especially if you're a bird enthusiast (he was nominated Uganda's best bird guide a couple of years' ago). He made sure that we saw and experienced as much as we could in the time we had. We felt safe and looked after at all times. The accommodation we stayed in far exceeded our expectations and made sure we were rested enough for our jam-packed itinerary. Uganda is stunning and has so much to offer - I can't imagine anywhere else that has such a high concentration of amazing wildlife and scenery. If you want an authentic and responsible safari trip to Uganda, choose Primate World Safaris.

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