10-Day "Nature" Itinerary in Kampala, Uganda

  1. Day 1: Visit Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Entebbe

    Learn about Uganda's wildlife and conservation efforts at the center, includes animal interaction and guided tours.

  2. Day 2: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Kalangala
    3 hours via ferry from Entebbe

    Visit the Island and see up-close the chimpanzee feeding, tree canopy walk, and sunset boat ride to Kalangala.

  3. Day 3: Equator Line and Mabamba Swamp Birding
    1 hour, 30 minutes (53 miles) from Entebbe

    Visit the Equator, take a photo and participate in traditional experiences followed by Bird watching in Mabamba Swamp.

  4. Day 4: Visit Lake Mburo National Park
    4 hours, 30 minutes (142 miles) from Entebbe

    Spot zebras, impalas, elands, and other wildlife on game drives, boat rides and horse safaris in the park.

  5. Day 5: Sipi Falls and Mount Elgon Hiking
    6 hours, 30 minutes (235 miles) from Lake Mburo NP

    Hike and trek around the stunning Sipi falls and Mount Elgon area while enjoying great landscapes and fresh air.

  6. Day 6: Jinja Source of the Nile and Bujagali Falls White Water Rafting
    3 hours, 30 minutes (120 miles) from Mount Elgon

    Experience the the thrill of white water rafting along the Nile river and later visit the source of the Nile in Jinja.

  7. Day 7: Road trip to Murchison Falls National Park
    5 hours, 40 minutes (256 miles) from Jinja

    Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, spotting wildlife and scenery, including a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

  8. Day 8-9: Murchison Falls National Park
    Experience the wildlife on game drives, boat cruises, and birdwatching in the Nile delta areas of Murchison Falls National Park.
  9. Day 10: Rhino trekking at Kidepo Valley National Park
    9 hours, 30 minutes (395 miles) from Murchison Falls

    Trek to find Rhinos, explore the savannah, and take pictures of fantastic landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (2-4 hours, $5-30)
  • Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Kalangala (8-10 hours, $120-150)
  • Equator Line and Mabamba Swamp Birding (8-10 hours, $20-50)
  • Lake Mburo National Park (2 days, $150-300)
  • Sipi Falls and Mount Elgon Hiking (2 days, $100-200)
  • Jinja Source of the Nile and Bujagali Falls White Water Rafting (8-10 hours, $120-250)
  • Murchison Falls National Park (3 days, $300-600)
  • Kidepo Valley National Park Rhino trekking (8-10 hours, $100-200)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($865-1730)

Useful Tips

For those looking for additional activities, try a cultural visit to the village of Bakiga, or relax at the resorts in Kampala.

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