ACTIVITIES TO DO IN KAMPALA
Head to Ggaba on the edge of Lake Victoria for a lazy weekend afternoon. Eat fresh Tilapia and chips.
Popular Kampala markets are Nakasero (fruit and veg), the maze-like Owino (everything), and Nakawa (everything).
For craft and souvenir shopping, head to Banana Boat, Buganda Road craft market or the National Theatre.
The National Theatre has a comprehensive programme of dance, drama and art.
Dive into Kampala’s art scene. Galleries include Nommo, Afriart and Umoja. The Uganda Museum has occasional art shows, in addition to historic displays.
Kampala has a vibrant nightlife. Acacia Avenue, Bugolobi and Muyenga are a few popular tourist/expat hangouts for great cappuccinos, great local beers, cocktails and dancing through the night. The industrial area has the city’s best known nightclubs: Club Silk, Guvnors and Ange Noir.
Activate Uganda
- Specializing in running, mountain biking, swimming, multi-sports events and sports tourism groups
- 0712 831388
- info@activateuganda.com / activate.uganda@gmail.com
- www.activateuganda.com
Walter’s Kampala Boda Boda City Tours
- 0791880106 / 0787492781
- waltersboda@gmail.com
- www.walterstours.com
Ndere Troupe
- 0312 291936 / 0772 700104 /5 /6
- info@ndere.com
- www.ndere.com
Lagoon
- Located 40minutes away from Kampala,
- Offers: Kayaking, Beach volleyball, Chill on the pool, Village and cultural walks
- 0777511339 / 0775787291
- lagoon.resort@yahoo.com
- www.ug-lagoonresort.com
ACTIVITIES TO DO IN ENTEBBE
Wild frontiers
- We also act as a booking agent for UWEC for their activities including behind the scenes, equipment including lifejackets on board day and overnight trips from Kampala, contact wild frontiers on
- reservations@wildfrontiers-uganda.com
- + 256 772 502 155 or + 256 414 321 479
- www.wildfrontiersuganda.com
Wildplaces Africa
- The Uganda Safari company
- 5 Binayomba Rd, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
- +256 414251182 / 0784821111
- gm@wildplacesafrica.com
- www.wildplacesafrica.com
VIA VIA Entebbe
- Kisalu Road - Katabi, Entebbe
- P.O.Box 596
- +256 781 524991 (bookings)
- entebbe@viaviaworld
- www.viavia.world
Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary
- Cross the Equator In a boat! A trip across Lake Victoria to see Ngamba’s chimps includes free entry to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center. UWEC’s Behind the Scene Tour, Feed the Giraffes, walk with Charlie the baby elephant, or even stay overnight in the bandas
- Open daily 8:30am-5:30pm
- 0718 329 299 / 0414320520
- www.uwec.ug
Destiny Adventure: Tours and Travels
- Kibuli, Mbogo Rd Kampala Uganda opp Greenhill Academy
- Hotel booking services and group tours, car rental & hire services.
- +256 779819717 / +256 702817880
- destinyadv@gmail.com
- gccoffee.org
Gorilla Conservation Coffee
- Plot 19, Portal Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
- +256 777171 421, +256 700 720 997
- supporter@ctph.org / info@gorillaconservationcoffee.org
- gccoffee.org
ACTIVITIES TO DO ON LAKE VICTORIA
Banda Island Resort | Ssese islands - Uganda
- 0772222777
- banda.island@gmail.com
- www.bandaisland.biz
- Sailing, nature walks, bird watching, relaxing, enjoying water and beach, sampling delicious food, cold drinks and daily bonfire. Sounds good? Come to Banda Island Resort. Boats leave from Kasenyi landing site for a 2.5 hour trip straight to our beach.
Nyonyi Classic Tours
- Plot 4A Sturrock Road Kololo
- +256393 241823
- info@turacohomes.com
Kayak the Nile and Nile SUP
- Source of the Nile tours, wildlife tours and whitewater kayaking + Stand Up Paddleboarding experiences on the Nile River. Bujagali, Jinja
- +256772880322
- info@kayakthenile.com
- www.kayakthenile.com
Ssesse Islands
- Enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches of Kalangala. Take the M.V Kalangala ferry from Entebbe.
- 0787 354353
DAY AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS FROM KAMPALA
Head for the Equator to show your friends you have ‘been there; done that.’ Bragging rights, yeah!
Adventure consults Tour and Travel Ltd
- Tulip plaza,Plot 37/39 Ntinda – Nakawa
- (Opp crest foam)
- 0772 657767 / 0772 326430
- sales@adventureconsults.com
Lake Mburo
- 3 hours away from Kampala and is the only National Park in Uganda where you can have a horseback safari. See giraffes and zebra.
Mihingo Lodge
- Lake Mburo National Park,
- 0752 410509
- safari@mihingolodge.com
- www.mihingolodge.com
- @the River Ishasha
Family friendly lodge (Western Uganda)
- 0772 722688 / 0787 005888
- bookings@attheriverishasha.com
Lodge Bella Vista
- 40km from Fort Portal road towards Kasese,
- 0778 646123, 0794 756558 / 0794 756577 , 0701 508462,
- lodgebellavista@gmail.com
- www.lodgebellavista.com
Marasa Africa.
- Central Reservations Office
- 96-98 5th Street Industrial Area, Kampala
- +256 (0) 312 260260
- reservations@marasa.net / reservations1@marasa.net
- www.marasa.net
- There is a spot for everyone... Like the different captivating wildlife species spread over the wide savannah, Marasa Africa gives you a choice of quaint, rustic and idyllic homes away from home in the wild, that suit your every comfort, leisure and pleasure.
ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
Silverback Lodge
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- C/o P.O. Box 22827, Kampala
- +256 753 777855
- www.silverbacklodge.com
Mgahinga National Park.
Book your primate trek(s) a few weeks in advance with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Kira Road, Kampala and stay at the hidden gem that is Mount Gahinga Lodge
- 0414 346464/5
- salesug@volcanoessafaris.com
Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Safari to watch tree-climbing lions, over 600 bird species, hippos, crocodiles and herds of elephants.
- CTPH Telecenter, Queen’s Pavilion
- Buhoma Village, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- +256772 336444/+256700 720997
- gorillaconservationcamp@ctph.org / supporter@ctph.org
- http://www.ctph.org/gorilla-conservation-camp/
ACTIVITIES IN EASTERN UGANDA
Head for the Equator to show your friends you have ‘been there; done that.’ Bragging rights, yeah!
CTPH Queen’s Pavilion Telecenter and Visitor Information Center
- Crater Driver, katunguru, Queen Elizabeth National Park
- +256 774 408 124, +256 700 720 997
- supporter@ctph.org, stella@ctph.org
- ctph.org/queens-pavilion
Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Center
- Buhoma Village, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- +256772 336444/+256700 720997
- alex@ctph.org / supporter@ctph.org
- ctph.org/gorilla-health-centre
ACTIVITIES IN WESTERN UGANDA
Brisk recreation Ltd @ Hotel triangle Annex
- Nile Crescent Road, Jinja
- 0434 122098/9
- +256-772501100, +256-776 501100
- bookings@briskhoteltriangle.co.ug
- info@briskhoteltriangle.co.ug
- briskhoteltriangle.co.ug
Kayak the Nile and Nile SUP
- Source of the Nile tours, wildlife tours and whitewater kayaking + Stand Up Paddleboarding experiences on the Nile River. Bujagali, Jinja
- +256772880322
- info@kayakthenile.com
- www.kayakthenile.com
Jinja Sailing Club
- P.O.Box 54, Jinja, Uganda
- 1-5 Nile Pier Road, Nile Crescent
- (+256) 434 120222/333
- 0750035901, 0702764269
- 0434123174
Uganda Community Tourism Association
- Invites you to experience some great community tourism activities: elephant trenches, beeswax candle-making, basket weaving, traditional dance, medicinal herb tours, and more
- Book in advance via
- www.ucota.or.ug
Community Tours
- Agartha’s Taste of Uganda, Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park. Best Community Tourism Initiative 2015. Book in advance
- 0414 321479
- reservations@wildfrontiers.co.ug
- or book directly with Agartha
- 0776453121
Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Center
- Buhoma Village, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- +256772 336444/+256700 720997
- alex@ctph.org / supporter@ctph.org
- ctph.org/gorilla-health-centre
White Nile Rafting Ltd
- Plot 1902 Buwenda, Jinja Uganda
- 0787 508236, 702 468286
- info@whitenilerafting.com
- www.whitenilerafting.com
Mweya Safari Lodge
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- P.O. Box 99, Kasese,
- +256 392 796773
- www.mweyalodge.com
Kacheera Camp
- Camping and children wilderness experiences
- 0702 172567 & 0781 019080
- bookings@tia-adventures.com
- www.kacheeracamp.com
Deo’s Elephant Trench Tour
- 0781 201368
Kibale Forest
- A home to 13 types of primates, the highest concentration of primates in Africa and the best place for seeing chimpanzees in the wild.
- Stay at newly refurbished Primate Lodge
- 031 2267153
- info@ugandalodges.com
FORT PORTAL
The small town of Fort Portal is a great weekend getaway. Crater lakes and views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Recommended lodges include: Ndali, Kyaninga, Papaya and Kluges Guesthouse.
Near Kibale, Rweteera Safari Park is a dream!
The cool air and lakes offer time out from the dust, hustle and bustle.
CVK Lakeside Resort
- Kibaale Forest, Nyabikeere Crater Lake
- 21kms on Kamwenge Road
- 0772 906549 / 0775 002079 / 0772 492274
- cvklakesideresort@gmail.com
- www.cvklakesideresort.com
Rweteera Safari Park
- Kamwenge Road, Fort Portal
- 0776 862153, 0752 862153
- info@rweteerasafaripark.com
- rweteerasafaripark.com
Jinja Sailing Club
- P.O.Box 54, Jinja, Uganda
- 1-5 Nile Pier Road, Nile Crescent
- (+256) 434 120222/333
- 0750035901, 0702764269
- 0434123174
Grade 5 white water rafting
- Kayaking and canoeing on the River Nile. The Nile River Explorers Camp at Bujagali is the hub many activities.
- 0772 422373 / + 256 772 721155 / + 256 414 321479
- www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com
Princess Courts Apartments
- (One, two & three serviced and furnished apartments in Booma, Fortportal, Kabarole)
- Plot 3, Government close
- +256782 528 441 / 772 431 163
- kahunde@gmail.com
The Haven Uganda
- 20km NW of Jinja Town on west bank of the Nile
- (GPS: N 00° 32,561’ E 33° 05,375’).
- +256 (0)782 905959 / +256 (0)702 905959
- thehavenuganda@yahoo.com
Mweya Safari Lodge
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- P.O. Box 99, Kasese,
- +256 392 796773
- www.mweyalodge.com
ACTIVITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Bakers Lodge – Murchison Falls
- We offer top quality accommodation and safari activities such as boat trips and game drives at MFNP
- + 256772 721155 or + 256414 321479
- exclusivecamps@wildfrontiers-uganda.com
- www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com
Murchison Falls
Protected Area covers a range of over 4500 km². The wandering herds of elephants and towering Borassus Palms make it a stunning landscape.
Visit the Top of Murchison Falls where the Nile is forced through a narrow gap in the rock before plunging 43 metres below. The steep but short walk to the bottom of the Falls is highly recommended.
No visit to Murchison is complete without the (three hour) boat trip to the bottom of the Falls, where you will see huge Nile crocodiles, hippos and 100s of birds, including brightly-coloured Bee-eaters, Spoonbills and, occasionally, the rare Shoebill.
Kidepo Valley
North-eastern Uganda says it’s their favourite National Park. Cheetah and Ostrich are some of Kidepo’s wildlife that you can’t see in any other Ugandan park.
Chobe Safari Lodge
- Murchison Falls National Park
- +256 372259300
- www.chobelodgeuganda.com
Dream Balloons Hot air balloon safaris
- (Murchison Falls National Park)
- +256753 979815 [3]
- 0784 229841 - 0754 229849
- reservations.dreamballoonug@gmail.com
- www.dreamballoons.co.ug
Paraa Safari Lodge
- Murchison Falls National Park Masindi
- +256 200 414100
- reservations@marasa.net
- www.paraalodge.com