---

Kampala Day Tour Mabira Forest Reserve Nature Walk Trip is an exciting tour to Uganda's Mabira forest reserve for a nature walk.

The Mabira forest Reserve is located approximately 56 kilometers East of Uganda's capital Kampala on the main Kampala-Jinja high way in the district of Buikwe. Mabira forest is a tropical rain forest covers an area of about 300 square miles.

This natural Habitat forest boats of more than 312 species of trees and is also home to 315 species of Bird like the Nahan's Francolin, cassin Hawk Eagle etc. Mabira Forest can be discovered via an extensive trails.

For the vigorous people, there is a around 25 kilometer bike trail that links the forest to the nearby sugar and tea plantations.

Several activities are carried out in the forest and these include; Forest/ nature walks, birding, cycle trails, mountain biking, or even relaxing and have a picnic lunch at the forest centre.

0800 Hours: After an early breakfast, we pick you from your hotel/ residence and drive you to Mabira Forest Mabira Forest. The forest is located on the main Kampala-Jinja Highway, 54 km's from the city of Kampala and about 26 km's from Jinja Town.

You will take Jinja road offering en-route beautiful scenery featuring undulating hills covered with lush green vegetation, sugarcane and tea plantations.

The journey takes approximately 1 hour and by virtue of its location nature walks have become very popular for weekend visitors from both Kampala and Jinja.

0900 Hours: We arrive at the forest center on the edge of Najjembe village approximately 500 meters north of the main road. We set out on a nature walk with the centre’s forest guide.

Spectacular birds; The forest has well established trails and is also home to over 315 species of Bird like the Nahan's Francolin, cassin Hawk Eagle, the forest wood hoope, the purple throated cuckoo, the tit hylia, the red headed blue bill and many more.

Some of these species can only be found in Mabira forest and nowhere else. It is truly an awesome experience for nature lovers.

Forest trees; there is a collection of various species like the Cordia Millenii, Melilla Exclesa, the Warbhugia Ugandenesis that are prominent for curing various infections i.e. medicinal plants.

Animal Species; Mabira forest has 9 endangered species of mammals that not found anywhere else in Uganda and they include the short tailed fruit bat, Mangabey, baboon, colobus monkeys, butterflies and several birds.

1230 hours: Lunch break at a cool picnic site.

1400 Hours: After lunch continue with the nature walk and also visit the Griffin falls. This a small fall in the middle of the forest resulting into small water streams that peruse through the forest.

Other attractions include butterflies cropping up to 218 species and the 97 species of moths.

1600 Hours: Return back to Kampala.

---

Kampala Day Trip Quad bike Safari Jinja River Nile is all-terrain vehicle (ATV) Quad Bike Full Day Guided Safari adventure in Jinja Bujagali Falls, Uganda.

Bujagali is 85 Kilometers from the centre of Kampala and 7 Kilometers downstream from Jinja, Uganda's second largest urban centre.

Our Kampala Day Trip Quad bike Safari Jinja River Nile uses easy to ride ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles)/ Quadbikes to explore the tracks and trails beside the Nile; connecting small villages and farms for many kilometres downstream from the base at Bujagali.

A special way to see the headwaters at the start of the Victoria Nile. You don't need any previous experience, we provide a FREE training / practice session exclusive of safari time before each trip.

Take a guided ATV/ Quad bike Safari into the warm heart of rural Uganda, visiting scenic and out-of-the-way places many tourists never get to see. And remember, the wetter the better – ATVs love mud.

A unique African experience for all ages – circuits and trails to cater for all levels: Kids Quads, beginners, experienced and expert riders through to Granny's chariot. Flexible start times and no minimum numbers (1 person welcome).

Quad Bike Guided Safari adventures are for friends, families, groups and individuals. You get to choose the ride you like – scenic safaris, challenging difficult rides or a combination of both.

0700 Hours: We pick you from your hotel/ residence after breakfast in Kampala and transfer you Jinja Bujagali Falls.

0830 Hours: Arrive at the base.  After signing on we’ll kit you out with; overalls, helmet, goggles and either your own closed footwear or our gumboots if it is very muddy.

A safety briefing session leads into a training/ practice session on our training circuits. If you have never driven a quad bike before, we’ll teach you how.

0930 Hours: The morning section takes you through Kyabirwa Village and downstream along the river, past the Bujagali Dam and out into the back of beyond.

The first section is fairly easy allowing you time to get more used to riding your quad bike. We follow narrow tracks that take you through the farms, forest and villages beside the Nile.

As the trip develops you can build on your experience and take on more difficult sections. For those that want to, we have some ‘play’ areas available where you can let loose and especially on this trip, we are able to give you plenty of challenges on difficult terrain.

1300 Hours: Lunch at Nile River Explorers Cafe is included in the price.

1400 Hours: After lunch we head upstream a little way and then out into the hills of the Victoria Nile hinterland onto special sections that we only use for the full day trip.

These sections are selected by the guide according to the weather, seasonal conditions and your abilities or inclination.

1630 Hours: Return to base then board our vehicle and transfer back to Kampala.

---

Kampala Day Tour Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary Safari | Kampala Day Safari Tour to Ngamba Island Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary 1 Day Tour | Ngamba Island Tour | Ngamba Island Day Trip  Uganda | Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary‎ Guide for Ngamba Island day trips in Uganda | Ngamba Island day trips Uganda | Ngamba Island day trips Kampala 1 DayTrip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzees in Uganda | 1 Day Ngamba Chimps Island Tour Uganda Kampala Ngamba Island Day Trips  | Ngamba Island Day Excursions Kampala Day Tours Uganda

---

Kampala Day Tour Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary Safari departs daily from Kampala to a Chimpanzee Sanctuary surrounded by the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria call Ngamba Island.

Kampala is located only 35 kilometers away from Entebbe while the Chimpanzee orphanage is only 23 Kilometers offshore from Entebbe. The trip involves a boat ride that takes approximately one hour each way.

Our Kampala Day Tour Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary Safari offers a unique opportunity for close viewing of chimpanzees in their natural forested environment.

The Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 48 orphaned chimps rescued from throughout Uganda. The beautifully forested tropical island is almost 100 acres in size and boasts over 50 different types of vegetation that the chimps utilize.

The chimpanzees are free to roam this forest, exploring their environment and foraging for food at their leisure. These lucky chimpanzees were saved from being destined for life as a pet or in a lab in the west.

They were all confiscated by authorities and brought to the Wildlife Education Centre for care and rehabilitation. The Morning viewing is from 0800 Hours to 1500 Hours while the afternoon viewing is from 1030 Hours to 1700 Hours. 

0700 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Kampala you will enjoy a road transfer Entebbe. Upon arrival you will be driven to the pier near the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC).

0900 Hours: After briefing by your guide, you will depart for the island by motor boat on Lake Victoria. The boat takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending the type of boat you take to Ngamba Island. You will crossing the Equator en-route.

As you sail along the Lake Victoria's waters, you will see local fishermen with their fishing nets etc, many species of birds like the Cormorants, Cattle Egrets, Open Billed Storks, Sacred Ibis, Egyptian Geese, Yellow Billed ducks, kingfishers and Fish Eagles among others.

1000 Hours:  On arrival, visitors are ushered to the island’s Interpretation Centre where a guide will give you an orientation talk about the sanctuary.

Then visitors move to the viewing platform to observe the chimps during their supplementary feeding times. Here you are free to explore the island’s visitor’s area and enjoy the facilities. The trip may either be whole day or half day.

1100 Hours: The chimps come out of the forest to the edge of the sanctuary where they are fed by the keepers. A raised viewing platform along the edge allows you to view the chimps from very close up and also provides good photographic opportunities.

1200 Hours: Enjoy lunch which is Ugandan Buffet, a selection of salads and sandwiches and assortment of drinks: water, sodas, wine etc and freshly baked Ngamba Island confections.

1300 Hours: After lunch you have a choice of any of the following: Swimming on the equator, visiting a neighboring fishing village, bird watching, experiencing other wildlife encounters, or simply sunbathing and relaxing.

1500 Hours: Afternoon feeding session where the chimps return to the edge of the sanctuary from the forest to get fed by the keepers. Enjoy up close opportunities to view and take pictures of the chimps.

1630 Hours: Depart by boat back to the mainland where you will meet our safari guide who will transfer you back to the hotel in Kampala.

---

Kampala 1 Day Tour Bulago Island is a full day trip from Kampala to the Island of Bulago. Bulago Island is located on Lake Victoria and is a 500 acre privately-owned island lying some 35 km's south of Kampala. 

The Island is only a 45-minute boat ride from Entebbe Sailing Club, Entebbe Botanical Beach Hotel or from Speke Resort Munyonyo. You could be flown to Bulago Island in a light aircraft from Entebbe airport to Bulago airfield, within 10 minutes.

Bulago is a beautiful island with white, sandy beaches, clear, fresh water and being a privately-owned island is very secluded. 

One can go for fishing Fishing for Nile Perch. Additional activities include sailing, swimming, croquet, horse riding, bird watching, boating and water sports. 

One of the great pleasures of Bulago is the sheer range and diversity of walks available and with two dominating hills on the island, the views can be magnificent. One can also do skiing and tubing on the lake or go fishing on a fast boat or on a canoe.

0800 Hours: After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will meet up with our driver guide and depart by road from Kampala to Entebbe or Munyonyo Speke Resort, Pier Water Front for a boat ride to the Bulago Island which departs at 1000 Hours.

1000 Hours: Picked up by speed boat and ferried across the Equator to Bulago – a beautiful island with white sandy beaches, clear fresh water and being a privately-owned island is very secluded.

1100 Hours: Arrival at the Island. Bulago offers brilliant lake side views, sunbath, is perfect for water sports, jogging around the island, horse-riding and hiking trails and also an excellent base for bird-watching as the island is home to approximately 200 bird species.

This vast range of birds is simply dazzling – even to non-twitters. Otters play along the shores, and the nature trails provide wonderful opportunities for observing nature at her best.

1300 Hours: Enjoy lunch at Pineapple Bay Resort. Later lounge on a Lamu bed, looking out to the sparkling waters of Lake Victoria or charter a fishing-boat and head off with rod and tackle to fish for the legendary Nile Perch or Relax and swim in the dark blue pool

1600 Hours: Leave the Bulago Island and enjoy the sunset cruise back to Munyonyo. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kampala.

Bulago is a great place, reminiscent of an island in the Caribbean only that it is in Uganda.

White Water Rafting day trip Jinja Uganda | Guide for White Water Rafting Day Trips Uganda | White Water Rafting Day trips Uganda  White Water Rafting day trips Kampala | Kampala White Water Rafting Day Trips | White water rafting Jinja Uganda River Nile Nile River Rafting Jinja Uganda | Kampala Day Tours Uganda

---

White Water Rafting Jinja Day Trip from Kampala is a full day tour to Jinja approximately one hour’s drive from Kampala. White Water Rafting is mainly done on the River Nile in Jinja.

Our White Water Rafting Jinja Day Trip starts on the west bank of the Nile river above Overtime rapid and finishing near Hairy Lemon Island, about 20 kilometers down river.

The route includes eight Grade 3–5 rapids (two are Grade 5: Overtime and The Bad Place/ Itanda Falls). While on the river, you’ll get to see a lot of different birds, and you can swim in the calm stretches of water between the rapids.

The tour includes rafting equipment, return transportation from Kampala or Jinja, buffet lunch, beers and sodas.

0630 Hours: Whether staying in Jinja or Kampala, we will pick you up from your hotel/ residence to our rafting meet point. Please ensure that we are aware of your pick-up point by the night before. Bookings essential through [email protected]!

On arrival at our meeting point, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow rafters and guides while enjoying a tea or coffee. After a quick briefing, you will fit out with life jackets and helmets.

Head off 15 kilometers down river to the start point of the days rafting. En-route you will have time to enjoy a breakfast of “Rolex”, fruit salad and juice. “Rolex” (rolled eggs) is Uganda’s famous equivalent of a breakfast burrito, a tasty Spanish omelete wrapped in a chapatti.

Rafting is a physical activity so make sure you eat up big. Snacks of fruit, nuts and biscuits are provided on the river to help keep your energy levels up throughout the day, but we don’t like to weigh you down with a big lunch just before the next major rapid.

White Water Rafting Jinja Day Trip rafting start point is on a flat pool just above our first major rapid, Overtime.

While our crew unload the rafts and slide them down the ramp into the river you will have time to admire the spectacular view as well as use the toilets and changing room provided on site.

Once down at the river’s edge, you will receive a detailed safety briefing, before launching into the river for a last bit of practical instruction as we float down the pool.

Overtime kicks off with a bang, as we maneuver through the rocks and negotiate the 12 feet drop.

As the river meanders through beautiful scenery, we guide the rafts into the mighty challenges of some of the biggest and safest grade 5 white water rafting in the world.

Eight major rapids are rafted plus several lower graded runs; all selected to maximize your safety and fun.

We stop before all grade 4 and 5 rapids to explain to you the planned route through, so if at any time you feel you would prefer to join the safety boat or where possible, walk around and then rejoin the raft, this is absolutely fine.

Calm stretches of water separate the rapids – perfect for getting your breath back, taking a swim and enjoying the scenery.

At the end of the rafting day we pull over at our new Riverside Restaurant, just downstream of the Hairy Lemon Island, for a delicious Barbeque buffet lunch and cold beers and sodas.

Once you have eaten your fill and sated your thirst with a couple of cold ones, you will be transported to your next destination, shuttle bus to Kampala, or back to Jinja.

Jinja Sightseeing 1 Day Trip Safari | Jinja Sightseeing 1 Day Trip Safari | Jinja Sightseeing Source of the Nile River Day Trip  sightseeing Day Trip Safari to Jinja | 1 Day Source of Nile, Jinja tour | 1 Day Jinja Tour in Uganda | 1 Day Jinja Trip City Sight Seeing Jinja Tour | Jinja Day Trips Uganda | Jinja Day Excursions Uganda | Kampala Day Tours Uganda

1 Day Entebbe Tour Botanical Gardens Animal Orphanage | 1 Day Entebbe tour Uganda | 1 Day Entebbe tour from Kampala Uganda Day Excursions | 1 day Kampala City Tour | Kampala Day trips Uganda

---

1 Day Entebbe Tour Botanical Gardens Animal Orphanage is an exciting day trip from Kampala to Entebbe Town located 45 minutes away. Entebbe is a colonial town situated at the shores of Lake Victoria and serves as the country's safari gateway.

The international airport is on the shores of Lake Victoria and all passengers arriving by air will pass through Entebbe at some point.  The town has Indian style buildings with attractions such as Uganda wildlife centre, Entebbe botanical gardens and Kigungu traditional fishing village.

Our 1 Day Entebbe Tour Botanical Gardens Animal Orphanage departs daily after breakfast at your hotel. This day trip explores Entebbe town – a one-time colonial capital of Uganda, is the first town that welcomes any visitor to Uganda from the Airport.

The town has a cool breeze from Lake Victoria, beach palm trees, beautiful botanical garden and white sand beaches. Early in the morning after breakfast your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala and drive to Entebbe.

Enjoy a city tour of Entebbe then proceed to the Botanical Gardens of Entebbe located on the shores of Lake Victoria – a sanctuary for primates (monkeys) and tropical plants.

Botanical Gardens of Entebbe have a variety of primates such as Baboons and monkeys, close to 20 bird species and butterflies. You will enjoy sights of local fishermen throwing their nets in the lake while on canoes, as well as the beautiful lake shore scenery.

Lunch shall be served along the sandy beach under shade provided by the large palm trees where one can order local Uganda or intercontinental dishes – grilled tilapia whole, pizza, some Indian dishes etc, all served with a refreshing cool drink.

The grilled Uganda tilapia is a visitor`s favorite! After lunch you shall drive to the Uganda Wildlife Preserve Zoo where you will see most of the animal and bird species resident in Uganda gazetted in a semi natural habitat.

These include but a few; Lion, Buffalo, Antelopes, Hippos, Snakes, Crocodile plus very many bird species. Our next stop will be the Entebbe Imperial Resort Beach – the best white sand beach in Uganda located on the shores of Lake Victoria adjacent to a beautiful five star hotel.

The waters are clean and the one can sunbath by the white sand. A tour to the caves along the beach is rewarding due to their unique features, some have been made into creative bars.

An opportunity to swim in the lake or in the hotel`s Olympic size swimming pool is available. 1 Day Entebbe Tour Botanical Gardens Animal Orphanage ends between 1800 Hours – 1900 Hours.

Kampala City Tour Local Village Farm Visit is a day excursion that begins with a tour of Kampala City where you get up close to the city’s must-see sights and learn about the development projects growing Uganda’s economy on this 2-hour walking tour of Kampala.

With a local guide leading the way, look out over the sea of vehicles at the Old Taxi Park, and breathe in the heady aromas at Nakasero market. 

Then, get a glimpse of the Parliament of Uganda building before traveling to two of the innovative grassroots initiatives that are promoting sustainable farming, education and literacy, and entrepreneurship.

Kampala City Tour Local Village Farm Visit Tour Highlights

* Discover the catalysts of Uganda’s recent economic progress in the face of widespread poverty
* Explore the impressive Uganda Martyrs Shrine, honoring the sacrifice of 55 martyrs to Christianity
* Visit Kampala’s local attractions, from the Kampala Taxi Park to Nakasero Market to Constitutional Square
* Learn about innovative Ugandan grassroots development initiatives by visiting two of three local NGO projects
* Travel to Eastern Uganda, getting a look at the Mandela football stadium dedicated to the late Nelson Mandela en route

Kampala City Tour Local Village Farm Visit Tour Itinerary

0800 Hours; after breakfast we pick you from your hotel and transfer you to the city centre where our tour begins. Take to the Ugandan capital’s lively streets on foot. Your first stop is the Old Taxi Park, a sprawling mass of vehicles that is a true sight to behold.

Then, continue to Nakasero Market. Together with your guide, weave through the stalls, and soak up the bustling atmosphere as locals haggle with traders over fresh produce.

Next, make your way to Constitutional Square, the city’s only public square, before strolling to the Parliament of Uganda building. Listen as your guide shares stories of how the country gained its independence, and then return to the minivan for the next leg of the tour.

Sink into your comfortable seat and peer out of the window as you travel toward Eastern Uganda. Pass by the Mandela National Stadium, and then stop at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine.

Walk around the shrine (own expense) and learn about the group of Anglican and Catholic converts who were executed in the late 1800s, during the religious struggle for political power at the Buganda royal court.

Lastly, visit two of Kampala’s three grassroots development projects. Tour these non-governmental organizations with a local expert, and learn about the history of each and how they benefit the local population.

Discover how the Katende Harambe Rural-Urban Training Centre is growing the economy through sustainable farming, and hear how the Kawempe Youth Centre works to improve education and literacy among the city’s youth.

Or maybe visit the Kinawataka Women Initiatives and see their work that empowers local women to open small businesses. Your tour then concludes with a drop-off back to your hotel or residence.

Kampala City Tour Traditional Medicine | Kampala Sightseeing Tour Traditional Medicine | Kampala Traditional Doctor Tour Kampala Attractions Traditional Medicine | Kampala Day Tours Uganda | Traditional Doctor Tour Kampala City Tour Kampala Traditional Medicine Sightseeing Tour | Kampala Traditional Doctor Walking Tour

---

Kampala City Tour Traditional Medicine; Discover the local, medical and historical highlights of Kampala on this 4-hour tour, led by an expert guide.

Get a glimpse of daily life as you wander along the city streets to the suburb of Katwe, before checking out local spots like Nakasero Market and the Old Taxi Park.

Then, visit three traditional health practitioners and learn how they work with modern hospitals to keep Uganda healthy. Finally, travel back in time to the Buganda kingdom, taking in sights such as Lubiri Palace.

Kampala City Tour Traditional Medicine Highlights

* Visit the Nakasero and Owino markets and chat with a local blacksmith for a look at trade in Kampala
* Experience the rich history of the Buganda Kingdom through its palace, parliament, and court of justice
* Explore the collaboration of traditional and biomedical medicine in Uganda with THETA, a local health NGO
* Meet three traditional health practitioners to understand how they provide holistic balance to Kampala’s most vulnerable populations

Kampala City Tour Traditional Medicine Itinerary

0800 Hours; after breakfast we pick you up from your hotel/ residence and begin the tour at the heart of the city. Walk with your guide to Katwe, one of the Ugandan capital’s busiest suburbs, stopping every now and then to chat with locals.

In Katwe, visit a blacksmith and take a look at his traditional handmade wares. Then, hop back inside your minivan and soak up the city sights as you journey to two of Kampala’s most thriving markets.

Walk around Nakasero Market and blend in with the locals as you peruse the fresh produce stalls. Then, sift through the colorful jumble of secondhand clothing at Owino Market before marveling at the hoard of white minibuses that make up the Old Taxi Park.

Next, meet up with a member of THETA, a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to improving the health of Ugandans by promoting the collaboration between traditional health practitioners and medical doctors.

With the member of THETA leading the way, visit three traditional health practitioners: a herbalist, a spiritualist and a traditional birth attendant.

See a demonstration of how each practice works, and gain valuable insight into the unique relationship that these practitioners hold with modern hospitals in Kampala.

Afterward, delve into the country’s past with a visit to Mengo Hill, an area steeped in history. Visit Lubiri Palace and take in the impressive architecture as you listen to your guide share stories of the Buganda kingdom, one of the oldest kingdoms in all of Uganda.

Then, follow your guide to the top of the hill for a stroll around the manmade lake before getting up close to the Buganda Parliament building and the Court of Justice.

Finally, enjoy a short ride in the minivan to Uganda National Mosque. Previously known as Gaddafi National Mosque, this monumental house of worship seats more than 15,000 people.

Your tour then concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel/ residence.