Uganda · 1-DAY TOURS
What fits between two nights in the same bed: the equator, the rhinos, a Jinja river morning or a full Mburo game drive. The 15 below are priced with the driving time stated, not buried.
Meet a private guide from Discover Sipi in Kapchorwa for a flexible hike around Sipi Falls. You can visit two or three waterfalls, add a coffee tour, cave adventure, abseiling, cultural storytelling, or a sunset walk. Guides including William, Juma, Ezekiel, Simon, and Ian adjust the route to your pace.
“Warm welcome from William and Ezekiel. We had a lot of fun, checked out the three falls and took awesome pictures.”
Leave Kigali at 3:00 AM for Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park, cross the border with help from your driver, and trek with a ranger through Virunga forest. After up to three hours of walking, you may spend one hour near a gorilla family. The $450 tour excludes the $800 gorilla permit.
“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 the gorillas up close was absolutely breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget!”
Travel from Kampala to Kayabwe for a short, hands-on equator visit. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the road and timing, while you take photos on the line, watch water-direction experiments, enjoy a local lunch, and return with an optional stamped certificate. Guides named by past guests include Dan, Daniel, Robert, and Richard.
“Visiting the Uganda equator was a blast! Thanks to Dark Hills Uganda for organizing this and to our awesome driver Dan for making it even better!”
Spend a full day in Kibale Forest National Park tracking chimpanzees and watching red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, black-and-white colobus, and grey-cheeked mangabey monkeys. The tour includes a chimpanzee permit, private transport, bottled water, and pickup from Fort Portal on request. Groups can include up to 15 people.
“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”
Leave Kigali around 2:00 to 2:30 AM for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A private or small-group English-speaking guide handles the drive and border crossing, then rangers lead a 1 to 6-hour trek to a gorilla family. After one hour with the gorillas, you eat lunch and return to Kigali that evening.
“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 e impermeable y botas de montaña, agua, comida y dinero para propinas. Estando ahí te darás cuenta de que el trabajo de esta gente hay que valorarlo. La agencia fue increíblemente amable y eficiente. Gracias por una experiencia única en la vida.”
Travel from Kampala to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary by boat, watch rescued chimpanzees from a tree-top walkway, and learn how the sanctuary protects animals from illegal trade. The tour lasts about six hours, includes transport, and accepts groups of up to 20 people.
“Great place! Fun way to get to the island too. Very informative guide and lots and lots of chimps! 😍”
Leave Kampala at 6:30 am for Lake Mburo National Park with a private guide such as Fred, Sam, Samuel, or Ismael. Expect a long but active day with a game drive, two-hour boat safari, walking tour, lunch, and Equator photo stop. Zebras, impalas, hippos, Ankole cattle, birds, and other wildlife are possible sightings.
“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 Read more”
Start at Victoria Mall with an English-speaking guide such as Amos, Aggy, or Agnes. Walk through Entebbe’s markets, sample a Rolex at your own cost, visit the botanical gardens, see the lakeside fish market at Nambi, stop for Ugandan coffee, and browse Pearl Craft Village before returning to Victoria Mall or your hotel.
“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.”
Start at 5:00 am from Lake Bunyonyi, drive about two hours to Mgahinga or Bwindi, and join a senior ranger for a moderate forest trek. Your gorilla permit and private transport are included, while lunch and a porter cost extra. Aron, Martin, and Francois have helped make this trip run smoothly for past visitors.
“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.”
Meet Agnes, Barbie, or Amos in Entebbe for an early transfer to Nakiwogo Landing Site, then cross Lake Victoria before switching to a small canoe through Mabamba Swamp. Your English-speaking guide helps you look for the shoebill and more than 260 wetland bird species. Hotel pickup, entry, boat transport, and water are included.
“Excellent - the only issue is we only sighted one shoebill and it’s quite far away from us and there was already a big crowds surrounded the bird.”
Leave Kampala at 6:00 am for a private Lake Mburo National Park safari with transport, a guide, and park entry included. Look for zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, topi, elands, and many bird species. Ruth and Sam are named contacts linked with the operator’s service. Pickup and group discounts are available.
“it was a nice experience and i loved it so much.that was e amazing place .Ruth sir AND SAM SIR AND”
Leave Entebbe at 8:00 am for Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar wetland on Lake Victoria. Your private group travels by boat through papyrus and water lilies while searching for the rare shoebill and more than 300 bird species. Musah is one guide named in tour feedback, though guide assignment should be confirmed when booking.
“Great experience. Beautiful swamps and amazing bird life. A half day boat trip through the swamps, guided by experts with knowledge, enthusiasm and a willingness to give us the best possible experience”
Set out from Kampala at 6:00 am for a private Lake Mburo safari with an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, park access, and all listed fees included. Look for zebras, giraffes, impalas, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and birds. The advertised duration is about five hours, so confirm the exact driving and park schedule before booking.
“1. Last week we used this tour service to Queen National Park.This is our second time using them as we used them in July last year to Murchison Fall.”
Travel by speedboat from Entebbe across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island, where an English-speaking caregiver introduces 52 rescued chimpanzees and explains the sanctuary’s work. You will watch feeding from a raised platform, see birds and monitor lizards, and return by boat the same day. Hotel pickup, entry, and boat transport are included.
Leave Kampala at 7:00am for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, about 176 kilometers north. A driver-guide takes you there, while a trained local guide leads a roughly two-hour rhino trek. Expect a short vehicle ride followed by walking near Southern white rhinos, then a two-course lunch before returning to Kampala in the evening.
“Useful cause to support. the Rhinos are easily approachable after a few minutes stroll. I strongly recommend it.”
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