UGANDA
The Uganda trips worth taking.
The 10 best 1-day tours, side by side. What each trip is really like, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
A private 1-day hike to Sipi Falls from Kapchorwa with flexible add-ons like coffee, caves, abseiling, and sunset walks for great value.
“William was an incredible guide - clearly knows the routes like the back of his hand! Was an amazing experience to see so many angles of the sipi - would highly recommend!!”
1-day mountain gorilla trek from Kigali to Uganda’s Mghahinga Park: early pickup, guided hike, up to 1 hour with gorillas, private transport.
“Everything was perfectly organized. The team arranged all the permits in advance, so we could relax and enjoy the experience. On the day of the trek, we were picked up in Kigali and driven smoothly to the destination in Uganda. Border crossing was easy, and all guides and staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Seeing…”
Kampala to Jinja in one day: Ssezibwa Falls hike, boat on Lake Victoria and the Nile, tea farms, markets, lunch, and the Nile Bridge.
One-day Kibale Forest National Park trip from Fort Portal to track chimpanzees, see primates, and get permits plus bottled water.
“The tour operator was not straight forward with charges. Sent a message that the permit cost had gone up and wanted additional funds. I was prepared to pay this. When I reached there he had a higher quote than previously mentioned that had to be payed before we could start the trip”
Uganda equator day trip from Kampala for $136.37: photo at the real equator line, hands-on water experiment, included lunch, and a certificate.
“We had an amazing time visiting the Uganda equator! Experiencing both hemispheres simultaneously was truly special. The guides, including our driver Dan, were informative and made the adventure a lot of fun. A big thank you to Dark Hills Uganda for organizing this fantastic equator tour.”
A fast one-day plan for **Kigali to Bwindi gorilla trekking**: early pickup, ranger briefing, long jungle hike, and a late return home.
“Maravillosa actividad. Primero te contactaran por aparte para tramitar tu permiso de trecking que no va incluido y que parece costoso hasta que vas y te das cuenta del inmenso trabajo y logística que representa esta actividad (confía en la agencia) esto me costó por que soy mexicana. Lleva ropa adecuada, pantalones largos, algo abrigador…”
A fast 1-day safari from Kampala to Lake Mburo: game drive, boat safari, and walking time with wildlife, plus an Equator stop.
“We booked our one day trip with East African Safaris in Uganda to visit Lake Mburo National Park. It was absolutely our best decision to go with these guys, I highly recommended day trip to the National Park! The place was very peaceful and”
Escape Kampala for a Lake Victoria boat ride and up-close chimp viewing at Ngamba Island Sanctuary, with hotel pickup and mobile tickets.
“Great place! Fun way to get to the island too. Very informative guide and lots and lots of chimps! 😍”
One-day gorilla trek from Kabale: Mgahinga or Bwindi, ranger briefing and one hour with gorillas, starting at Lake Bunyonyi.
“Asked for a last minute safari one my way. I chose the good one tour operator ! A wonderful day in Mgahinga National Park with gorillas, in this so magical area of Uganda.”
1-day guided walk through Entebbe: Nambi fish market, Rolex street food, Botanical Gardens, chimp conservation, coffee, and souvenirs.
“was great to see entebbe by foot. Amos my guide had alot of knowledge and could answer any of my questions. the botanical gardens were beautiful.”
