Uganda Tours, 16 Things To Do In Uganda

Uganda Tours, 16 Things To Do In Uganda

Uganda Tours And Safari Activities.

Uganda is a landlocked country with the most welcome and pleasant people in the world, with a population of little more than 40 million people. As a result, Uganda tours should go on your bucket list since you will enjoy the many famous and populated activities and be surrounded by some of the world’s most smiling and hospitable people.

Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa,” is home to numerous unique characteristics, sights, and sounds that are worth visiting on your Uganda Safaris. Most tourists visit Uganda to do gorilla trekking, however, there are a variety of Uganda tour activities that are not technically safaris, but may be combined to make an Uganda safari.

The following are 16 various things that you may do while on your Uganda excursions, however, keep in mind that Uganda is not restricted to these activities. There are several more activities that you may add to your Uganda safari.

 

Abseiling

This is one renowned activity that can be done in a day for this who are in Mbale town or close to Mount Elgon National park. Abseiling is a thrilling and daring two-hour activity that takes place alongside Sipi Falls. You will also descend down to a pool where you can choose to have a dip before returning to the hills.

Kampala City Tour

Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, is one of the most dynamic and chaotic cities in Africa. A stroll or tour of Kampala will provide you with information about this bustling city of nearly 3 million people with diverse cultures, religions, conventions, and interests. Visit Taxi Park, the Owino Market, and the Gadhafi Mosque.

 

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour

The Ngamba island chimp sanctuary is located in the midst of Lake Victoria and now houses approximately 49 orphaned chimps. A half-day or full-day excursion may be organized to see these orphaned chimps at feeding time and to learn about their behavior. The island also allows you to assist in feeding the chimps or stay overnight if you need to spend additional days and nights in the midst of Lake Victoria.

 

Jinja Source Of The Nile Tour

Jinja was Uganda’s industrial center for many years. Nevertheless, this is no longer true, and most visitors now rush to Jinja to witness the source of the Mighty Nile. The River Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world and lake Victoria is thought to be its source of water. You may also learn about the customs and traditions of Eastern Uganda while in Jinja. See the Basoga people’s castle and traditional places.

 

Rafting

While in Jinja, you may participate in a variety of adventure sports, including rafting. You may take a half-day rafting or full-day rafting and this includes lunch. Float along the Mighty Nile and discover this amazing river.

Sipi Falls Uganda Tour

Sipi Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in Mount Elgon National Park. A natural walk to the falls will provide you with great views of the falls from both the top and bottom. Mount Elgon National Park is three and a half hours from Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, and hence may be visited in a single day if other parks are not visited.

 

Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Tour

The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, formerly known as the Uganda Zoo, is home to the majority of the animals found in Uganda’s national parks. The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre is located near Entebbe, therefore a day excursion would be worthwhile since you would get to view numerous wild species in one spot, such as lions, wild snakes, and so much more. You may also take part in the caregiving event where you devote a day to taking care of the animals and feeding them.

 

Buganda Kingdom And Kasubi Tombs Tour

The Buganda kingdom and monarchy is one of Uganda’s most well-known kingdoms, from whence the term Uganda was derived. It is one of the most active kingdoms that Uganda has left after Obote disbanded them. The Buganda kingdom and palace are located in central Uganda and are home to Uganda’s capital city. You may learn about the kingdom’s history and current status by visiting the king’s palace atop Mengo hill. You may also visit the Kasubi tombs, which are the burial sites of Buganda’s monarchs. Another monument you may visit is the Amin toucher rooms, which are near the Palace Uganda monarchy.

 

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

A place known as the Namugongo matters shrine is located 15 kilometers from Kampala city and is where 20 Catholics and Anglicans were burned alive in 1886 on the orders of King Mwanga for persisting on remaining Catholics and Anglicans. When the catholic leader Charles Lwanga was burned on June 3rd, people go from all over East Africa and the rest of the globe to gather and pray for the lives of these martyrs. The site is open for visitation every day, but on June 3rd, the spot is busy, therefore it is best to come on other days, but if you want to engage in the prayers, June 3rd is better, however, you will have to travel to the site. Since just a few automobiles are permitted to reach the real spot.

 

Ssese Island Tour Uganda

The Ssese islands are an archipelago of 84 islands in Lake Victoria. On the Ssese island trip, you may visit local fishing villages and go on a boat tour to neighboring islands. Go fishing and take nature hikes to discover the island’s farms and woodlands.

 

Chimpanzee Tour Africa – Kibale Forest National Park

Because Uganda is home to over 13 distinct primate species, chimps are among the most sought-after creatures on safari in Uganda. On a chimp tour, you may view chimps in a variety of locations, including Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. A two-day excursion to any of these parks would allow you to view chimps in their natural habitat.

 

Mabira  Forest  Uganda Tour

Mabira forest is one of the largest in central Uganda and is about an hour’s drive from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. The forest has a variety of activities available, including nature hikes and a new zip-line activity. The zip-line experience lasts roughly 30 minutes and costs USD 50 per person. We recommend stopping at Ssezibwa Falls on your route to Mabira Forest to learn about the customs and cultural history of these falls. A visit to the Mabira forest is noteworthy, and you may also be able to see some of the local settlements that surround this famous forest.

 

Bahai Temple Tour Uganda

There are just a handful of Bahai temples in the world, and the sole one on the African continent is in Uganda. The Bahai temple in Uganda was finished in 1961 and is positioned along Kikaaya hill, about three miles north of Kampala. The Bahia temple is a 9-sided edifice that lies on park-like or garden-like grounds that entice visitors to picnic in the temple’s gardens and enjoy the beauty of the temple’s many plants and fruits.

 

Uganda Agri Tours Coffee, Vanilla, And Tea Plantation Tours

Uganda offers a lot of plantations that agricultural enthusiasts may tour and explore to learn more about plantation agriculture. A Uganda visit to a vanilla plantation in Kibale National Park is conceivable, as is a tea plantation tour. You might also go to an Arabica coffee estate near Sipi Falls. All visits will take you through the planting, harvesting, and processing stages. You also get to sample the finished product. On your Uganda tour, sample some of the greatest drinks cultivated on the African continent.

 

Uganda Wildlife Tours – Queen Elizabeth National Park

A visit to observe wildlife in Uganda, like any other African nation, is very much doable, and Uganda offers parks that are near the city center, such as Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. We recommend a three-day wildlife safari, like as the three-day Murchison Falls trip or the three-day Lake Mburo tour, to fully visit these parks. If time is of the essence, a two-day Queen Elizabeth safari is also an option.

Gorilla Tour Uganda – Bwindi Forest National Park

Trips to visit gorillas are among the most popular vacations in Uganda and throughout the world. In Uganda, gorilla excursions are available in two national parks. Both of these parks are in Uganda’s southwestern region. The most popular is Bwindi National Park, which is home to 80% of Uganda’s mountain gorillas, while Mgahinga National Park is home to 20%. Gorilla tracking is one of the must-do activities in Uganda that no tourist should miss.

Uganda has many more tour activities that you may take part in throughout your Uganda vacation. For additional information, please contact us or have a look at our sample tours.