Uganda · 1-DAY TOURS
A single free day and a very long list. These 15 run out and back inside a day, mostly from the capital, with pickup times and prices spelled out.
Review of the Sipi Falls hike in Uganda, with private guiding, three waterfalls, coffee tours, abseiling, practical tips, price, and value.
“My son and I spent a wonderful day under the excellent guidance of Juma. He came to meet us the previous evening to explain the trip and check what we wanted to do”
Review a Kigali to Uganda gorilla trek with costs, permits, border crossing, fitness advice, guides, itinerary, and booking tips.
“We booked the tour for the two of us and had to get into contact with the tour operator in regards to the permits for Uganda. This was all sorted in no time. The trip itself was amazing! We were picked up very early in the morning by Robert and taken to the border of Uganda. Robert supported us with immigration and then handed us over to Vincent who took us to the spot from where the gorilla trekking started. Apart from seeing the gorillas, the whole tour was organised perfectly and everybody worked together as a team. Thank you so much to Cosmos and his team, Erik and Bruce…”
Visit Uganda’s equator from Kampala with transport, lunch, water, science demonstrations, local guides, and a keepsake certificate.
“Wonderful day spent with Richard, our private guide from Viator. Amazing to watch the water drain in different directions depending on if we were north of, south of or directly on the equator. We even received a certificate that listed all the countries and oceans that are in the equator. Live and learn.”
Track chimpanzees and 13 primate species in Kibale Forest on a one-day Fort Portal tour with permits, transport, and bottled water included.
Trek Bwindi’s mountain gorillas from Kigali on a demanding day trip with permits, border crossing, lunch, and practical planning advice.
“We had a great time gorilla trekking! What an amazing experience of a lifetime.”
Review of a 14-hour Lake Mburo safari from Kampala with game drive, boat safari, walking tour, Equator stop, meals, and practical tips.
“This was a last-minute solo trip to Mburo. Fred was extremely responsive on Whatsapp and patiently answered all my questions. I was put in touch with the safari team on the evening before the trip which went smoothly. Shout out to safari Read more”
Explore Entebbe on foot with markets, a lakeside fish stop, botanical gardens, Uganda coffee, Rolex street food, and local history.
“The Entebbe town walk was a success. Amos is a happy and adventurous guy. I liked the botanical garden the most. Moreover, I learned a lot about facts from the city's history and more. Unfortunately we were not at the Chipanzee Trust which was on the programme. That's why I give it 4/5 stars.”
Review of a $1,400 gorilla trek from Lake Bunyonyi to Mgahinga or Bwindi, with permits, transport, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Horrible experience for the prize. Had to report it to the police to come up with a reasonable solution. Keep in mind what you book will be change and u will only see one gorilla tracking”
See Uganda’s shoebill stork on a private Mabamba Swamp canoe tour from Entebbe, with expert birding, Lake Victoria views, and 260 bird species.
“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.”
Explore Lake Mburo National Park from Kampala with a private guide, wildlife sightings, birdlife, transport, and flexible cancellation.
“Okay this is unbelievable, i always wanted to go to Africa in style and then i heard some bad news about the mosquitoes and stuff but i wanted to try anyways, so i got to meet Ruth, the operations manager and she got everything done in just Read more”
Review of Mabamba Swamp’s shoebill tour from Entebbe, with boat access, birding tips, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“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”
Review of a private Lake Mburo safari from Kampala, with wildlife highlights, pricing, timing, transport, food, and booking advice.
“we were a group of 10, and only got just a day to invest for pleasure.”
Review the 1-day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour, including the boat ride, feeding visit, price, timing, wildlife, and practical tips.
Track Southern white rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary on a private day trip from Kampala, with guides, lunch, transport, and conservation insight.
“This company made this a wonderful and easy day! Ronnie was my guide/driver and he was great. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable, plus a very safe driver. It was so great to get close to these amazing animals. Ruth was very communicative and answered every question I had promptly. I couldn't be happier with the experience.”
Review of Sipi Falls and coffee tour in Uganda, with waterfall hikes, local guides, Arabica coffee making, price, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful Christmas Day in the company of our guide Ian and his dog Bobby. Sipi Falls are beautiful, and the coffee preparation and tasting was great fun. Thank you for everything, and I hope to see you soon for abseiling. I highly recommend it.”
Forest, savannah, water and city, and the best of each.
