The 8 Best Boat Trips in Uganda

1.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $1,350Our pick

You leave early from Kampala or Entebbe for Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the equator before a Kazinga Channel wildlife cruise. The next morning brings a Kasenyi game drive, lunch, a drum-making stop, and the return to Kampala. This is a private, all-inclusive trip with pickup offered.

“My husband and I recently returned from a 2 day safari trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We were so happy that Inspire had a 2 day option as we were short on time but wanted to experience a safari and are we glad we did. The tour itself was very organized from pick uRead more”

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2.Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $130

From Entebbe, take a boat from Nakiwogo to Lwaji Island, one of Uganda’s equator points. Guides such as Amos or Jude explain the lake and help with photos at the Rock at Equator Entebbe. Allow roughly two to three hours on the water, with time for birds, monitor lizards, otters, island views, and a sunset cruise.

“Our city tour guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both fun and informative.”

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3.3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,159

Trade Kampala for Uganda’s largest national park on a private three-day safari with Simba African Expeditions. Your guide handles the long road, game drives, Nile boat cruise, and hike from the falls to the rim. Frank, Tony, Patrick, Ashraf, and other guides have led this route, with Pakuba Safari Lodge a popular lodging choice near the park’s game-viewing areas.

“Frank was a superb guide trying to make the best opportunities for us in the limited time we had. He was a great driver in what is (to us) a very chaotic driving environment and the recommendations he made to our schedule based on the needRead more”

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4.Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $350

Leave Kampala or Entebbe early for breakfast at Kayabwe, then spend three hours looking for zebras, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and birds in Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, cruise the lake for two hours before stopping at the Equator. Small groups of up to seven can book an English or German-speaking guide. Andrew is a particularly praised guide when available.

“Andrew the guide was an expert.We saw all the animals pertaining to this park (except nocturnal one) Thrilling experience with nature. Highly recommend this Tour!”

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5.Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Best value

From Nakiwogo Landing Site, you’ll cross Lake Victoria by motorized canoe with an English-speaking guide, then follow narrow papyrus channels through Mabamba Swamp. The 3-hour trip focuses on shoebill tracking, with time for African jacanas, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and other wetland birds. Guides Paul and Lilian have helped make this outing especially personal.

“Tour was fun and informative. It is a bit difficult to find the boat but didn't take us long. The boat ride was interesting as well as seeing the birds.”

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6.2-Day Murchison Falls Park Safari with Boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $680

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Uganda’s largest national park for a Nile boat cruise, an early game drive, and views from the top of Murchison Falls. Your private English-speaking guide handles transport, meals, park fees, and lodging. Guides such as Pius and Sharif have received praise for keeping the busy two-day plan on track.

“great and amazing activity!! Many thanks to Shalif for these wonderful two days!”

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7.Full-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Boat trip (2 day option available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $400

Leave Kampala early for a private Lake Mburo safari with a game drive, boat cruise, meals, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Arthur arranges the trip, with guides such as Steven or Stephen providing personal help. Choose a walking safari instead of the cruise, or add a second day for a night drive and western Uganda’s cultural sights.

“It was part of a four day expereince. The tour was very well organised, the guide and driver were very helpful, and successfully endeavoured to make the visit a success.”

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8.1-Day Murchison Falls Park Safari with Boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $480

Start before sunrise with an English-speaking guide, then ride by van to Murchison Falls National Park for a three-hour game drive. After lunch, cruise the Nile at 2 PM past hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds, then visit the top of the falls. Private groups, transport, snacks, and water are included.

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