12-Day Kampala Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kampala City Tour
    30 minutes (3.2 miles) from Entebbe International Airport

    Visit Uganda Museum, Gadaffi National Mosque, Kasubi Tombs

  2. Day 2: Wildlife Adventure
    4 hours (220 miles) from Kampala

    Safari at Murchison Falls National Park

  3. Day 3: Nile Experience
    3 hours (110 miles) from Murchison Falls National Park

    Visit Source of the Nile, Ripon Falls, boat ride on the Nile

  4. Day 4: Entebbe Town Exploration
    1 hour (23 miles) from Kampala

    Visit Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe Botanical Gardens

  5. Day 5: Cultural Experience
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Entebbe Town

    Visit Ndere Cultural Center for cultural dance performance and dinner

  6. Day 6: Uganda Martyrs Shrine
    2 hours (74 miles) from Kampala

    Visit the Uganda Martyrs Shrine for religious history and beautiful scenery

  7. Day 7: Ssese Islands Beach Day
    3 hours (100 miles) from Uganda Martyrs Shrine

    Beach day at Lutoboka Beach and Buggala Island

  8. Day 8: Lake Mburo National Park
    4 hours (150 miles) from Ssese Islands

    Safari and boat ride at Lake Mburo National Park

  9. Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park
    5 hours (215 miles) from Lake Mburo National Park

    Safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park

  10. Day 10: Gorilla Trekking
    2 hours (50 miles) from Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  11. Day 11: Rwenzori Mountains National Park
    4 hours (150 miles) from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Hiking and nature walk at Rwenzori Mountains National Park

  12. Day 12: Jinja - Adrenaline Thrill
    5 hours (200 miles) from Rwenzori Mountains National Park

    White water rafting at River Nile in Jinja

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Uganda Museum (2 hours, UGX20,000)
  • Gadaffi National Mosque (1 hour, UGX5,000)
  • Kasubi Tombs (1 hour, UGX10,000)
  • Murchison Falls National Park safari (5-6 hours, UGX600,000)
  • Source of the Nile & Ripon Falls visit (2 hours, UGX30,000)
  • Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (2 hours, UGX20,000)
  • Entebbe Botanical Gardens (2 hours, UGX15,000)
  • Ndere Cultural Center (4-5 hours, UGX50,000)
  • Uganda Martyrs Shrine (2-3 hours, UGX5,000)
  • Ssese Islands day trip (6 hours, UGX100,000)
  • Lake Mburo National Park safari (4 hours, UGX500,000)
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park safari (5-6 hours, UGX600,000)
  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla trekking (3-4 hours, USD700)
  • Rwenzori Mountains National Park hike (3-4 hours, UGX50,000)
  • River Nile white water rafting (5 hours, USD140)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and meals): UGX2,555,000 or USD840

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for more gorilla trekking or Kidepo Valley National Park for more wildlife safaris. If you have less time, you can skip some national parks and opt for a day trip to Jinja for river activities or relax at your resort.

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