What to do and see in Kampala, Central Region: The Best Private Tours

July 27, 2021 Christa Meece

Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building. Kasubi Hill is the home of the Kasubi Tombs, a sacred burial ground of Buganda Kings. The Uganda Museum sits atop Kololo Hill, and features a hands-on collection of traditional musical instruments.
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1. Kampala’s Best Experience walking tour

Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala Rd, Kampala, Uganda Kampala City Trekkers
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This is the only package that will bring you close to the real daily mood of Kampala City! It will give you a chance to interact with some city hustlers, it has all what you would desire to see in any city like culture, entertainment, religion, business, transport systems, and sightseeing “If not this one then what else would you do really”?

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Pickups only applies to travelers staying in Kampala! For clients staying outside Kampala they will be required to pay some extra fee for pick up and drop off

Reviewed By Brownboydiaries

My guide was friendly and honest. He took all COVID-19 precautions and made the trip possible at a difficult time. I got to see lions ! The rates charged were reasonable and friendly. Even my friends had a good experience.This company is really concerned about safety of their customers and will ensure you have a good experience.

2. 8 days Uganda Wildlife Holiday

Primate World Safaris
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This exciting 8-day Uganda Wildlife holiday will take you to see the most beautiful & medley of wonders in the national parks. Get to see the amazing wildlife, birds, primates, green scenery and the gentle giants living in the mist covered hillsides of Bwindi forest. A fabulous drive to Kibale forest national park being the first destination on this trip will give you views to the lush green countryside, tea plantations and the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges. Moving on to the south western part of Uganda with a 5 hours journey crossing the most beautiful part of the country to Bwindi forest. This will ultimately be the highlight of your trip as you will get to track the mountain gorillas living within the forest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled drinking water provided , All fuel for the tour, Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner), 1 Gorilla permit per person., 1 chimp permit per person

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Visa entry fees, Personal (medical/travel) insurance, A porter for during the gorilla tracking’s (someone who carries your daypack)., Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc, International air fares, Meals that are not part of your accommodation.

Reviewed By According_to_Maya

Had such an incredible time on our 12 day safari around Uganda with Primate World Safaris. Jackson took care of all our arrangements and promptly and helpfully answered our questions before we confirmed our booking. We found Primate World Safaris through Responsible Travel and were told that they are the best in Uganda for ensuring responsible visits to national parks and respect for wildlife. We were picked up from the airport by our guide, Alex Gabiito, and our adventure started. Our itinerary was busy and varied maximising our time in Uganda. It included: - an exhilerating experience white water rafting on the Nile; - a visit to Murchison Falls NP to view the breathtaking and explosive waterfall, as well as spotting elephants, lions, various antelope, buffalo, various exotic birds and monkeys in the park; - trekking chimpanzees in Kibale forest; - spotting leopards, crocodiles, hippos, lots of elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs and numerous birds in Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo NP; - trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; - meeting local communities and conservationists to hear about their amazing work preserving Uganda's wildlife. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and experienced and is highly recommended, especially if you're a bird enthusiast (he was nominated Uganda's best bird guide a couple of years' ago). He made sure that we saw and experienced as much as we could in the time we had. We felt safe and looked after at all times. The accommodation we stayed in far exceeded our expectations and made sure we were rested enough for our jam-packed itinerary. Uganda is stunning and has so much to offer - I can't imagine anywhere else that has such a high concentration of amazing wildlife and scenery. If you want an authentic and responsible safari trip to Uganda, choose Primate World Safaris.

3. Amazing Race - Food Tour

Uganda Post Office, Plot 35 Kampala Road, Kampala P.O.BOX 7106, KAMPALA, Uganda Food Tours and Adventures of Uganda
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This half day tour follows in the footsteps of the TV show-Amazing Race and visits the same locations as the show while sampling Ugandan food along the way. Our knowledgable tour guide will accompany you on this tour. You'll experience the best view of Kampala when you climb the stairs of a mosque minaret tower, then we drive to the City's largest market, which is the size of nearly 20 football fields. There you will sample delicious snacks such as the Rolex and Ugandan Egg-roll. After that, we take a drive through Kampala's outer neighborhoods to visit the nearby shores of Lake Victoria to see the boat makers, fish auction house and processing. The tour finishes with a feast of fried fish and chips. Transportation, food and drinks are included in tour price. You will be picked up and dropped off at your accommodations in the Kampala area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Traditional Ugandan snacks will be provided, Lunch or Dinner is included along with drinks

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Reviewed By Kate H

Fantastic tour. Kennedy and Paul are outstanding. They go above and beyond (I won’t be able to eat again for days!!). We only had a short time in Kampala and this was the perfect experience - great food, authentic boda boda experience, and lots of local insights and explanations. Kennedy made sure we got to try everything. I can’t recommend it highly enough. These guys are really fantastic!!!

4. 3 Day Tour Lake Mburo National Park

Synergy Partners, Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda Prime Tours Uganda
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Transportation by 4*4 land cruiser Full board accommodation 2 and half hour boat cruise along Lake Mburo Birding Game drive Park fees Ranger guide driver allowance fee

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Reviewed By AinaSto

We had a amazing trip to Lake Mburo with the guide Hawa and the driver from Prime Tours. We spotted surpizingly many animals all over the park, and also went on the 2 h boat trip on the lake. We saw zebras, impalas, bush pigs, baboons, monkeys, water buffalo, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, different birds among others. The lunch place was very nice and had a beautiful view over the lake. If you have time, we recommend staying the night, as it was quite a long drive to make in one day. We left home at 0600 am, and got home at 11.30 pm.

5. 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Bunyonyi Mist Relaxation Safari

Hail tours Uganda
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We make sure our clients are happy and we give our clients what they want. Making you happy and making sure you enjoy your holiday with out any worried is our priority.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Park fees,Gorilla permits, All activities, A professional, Airport transfer

Exclusions: International flights, Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour, Personal items,

Reviewed By Princemerald

My experience was waooooooow it was fun relaxing,cool, and refresh I really enjoyed my visit there.it was the best business vacation I have ever been too.i highly recommend you going there.

6. 7Day Gorilla safari

32-22 Buziga Rd, Kampala, Uganda 10 days East African safari adventure
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Gorilla trekking is only found in East Africa and this so exiting and you have an advantage of visiting three other parks along the way which makes it a full safari adventure which would have costed you more if done separately

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch

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7. 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Uganda

Wild Travel Safaris & Adventures
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This 3 Day Gorilla Trek Safari and Lake Bunyonyi features a gorilla trek in the misty mountains with a bonus second night spent on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. During your trek, you will walk through the beautiful jungle and spend one hour with the mountain gorillas. Meeting these gorillas is a once in a lifetime experience. Come explore Africa with us!

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: International flights(From/to home), Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour., Tips, Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.), Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Reviewed By lcemily

We had an amazing time with Claire on our safari to Murchison falls! We did a 3 days safari at Murchison falls, we enjoyed our stay and saw lots of animals. She was beyond accomodating and flexible to all our requests and is very knowledgeable about tourism in Uganda. Claire went above and beyond for us during our visit! Would love to travel again with you Claire next year.

8. Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit

Craft Market, Buganda Rd, Kampala, Uganda ImmersionUG
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Gain an intimate overview of vibrant Kampala on a private walking tour led by a local, ideal for first-time visitors to the Ugandan capital. Visit a combination of top attractions and hidden gems, such as Nakasero Market, The independence monument and the iconic Old Taxi Park. Learn about the important events in Kampala's history with the insights of a local; Taste fresh in-season fruit in local markets and try curious street food like rolex and grasshoppers; Engage with the vibrant people of the city and attempt to out-haggle a local vendor — if you dare; Smell the wonderful aromas of the spice and herbs markets; Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private tour and small group size: This tour has for the time being been converted from a shared tour to a private tour as a COVID-19 safety measure. Maximum of 4 people per booking. For large groups, please place multiple bookings (minimum 15 minute intervals between tour groups)

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of helmet, Short Motorbike taxi ride at the end (optional), Admission Fees to Gadaffi National Mosque if option is selected when booking

Exclusions: Food and drinks, The listed price does not include any parking fees for guests arriving by a waiting private car. City council charges 2000 UGX per hour.

Reviewed By D3204WTelsab

Great opportunity to discover Ugandan cuisine in a convivial environment. I really enjoyed this experience

9. 3Day safari to murchison falls national park

Vienna Uganda Tours And Travel LTD
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This 3 Day safari will take you to Uganda’s largest national park known as Murchison Falls National Park, on your way you shall have a stop over at ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino trekking. here, you shall be able to see both black and white rhinos then there after, you proceed to the park which is situated in Northwestern Uganda on an area of 3,840 sq km, gazetted in 1926 as a game reserve. It is classified with Savannah grasslands, and the Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into two (the northern and southern bank). Murchison Falls is home to over 451 bird species such as the Great blue Turaco, Goliath heron, african fish eagles, the Shoe bill, and the dwarf kingfisher among others, 76 mammal species, a big number of Nile crocodiles and above all the magnificent and thunderous Murchison Falls squeezing their way through a gorge that is 8m wide. You will have an opportunity to enjoy both your game drives and the boat cruises along the Nile River.

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10. 7 Days Small Group Adventure Holiday

Primate World Safaris
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Starting off with a tour of East Africa’s adventure capital – Jinja, to see a number of falls & visit the source of the Nile (World’s second longest river). This will be your chance to engage in one of the adrenaline activities like white water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horseback riding and more. You will travel to south western Uganda, to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through a rich green countryside of fort-portal town with views of the Rwenzori mountains. This park will give you a chance to view some of its amazing attractions like the Kazinga channel, crater lakes, Kyambura gorge, Ishasha tree climbing lions and a lot more. Later move on to the southern part of Uganda to Bwindi, and spend a night at one of those eco lodges situated amidst the Jungles. After that, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe passing by the Equator line, one of the nice spots for your souvenir shopping and relaxation.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All fuel for the tour, Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner), Park-entrance fees for all National parks, 1 Gorilla permit per person., Drinking water throughout the safari.

Exclusions: International air fares, Entry visa Uganda, Meals that are not part of your accommodation., A porter for during the gorilla tracking’s (someone who carries your daypack)., Personal (medical/travel) insurance, Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc., All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

Reviewed By According_to_Maya

Had such an incredible time on our 12 day safari around Uganda with Primate World Safaris. Jackson took care of all our arrangements and promptly and helpfully answered our questions before we confirmed our booking. We found Primate World Safaris through Responsible Travel and were told that they are the best in Uganda for ensuring responsible visits to national parks and respect for wildlife. We were picked up from the airport by our guide, Alex Gabiito, and our adventure started. Our itinerary was busy and varied maximising our time in Uganda. It included: - an exhilerating experience white water rafting on the Nile; - a visit to Murchison Falls NP to view the breathtaking and explosive waterfall, as well as spotting elephants, lions, various antelope, buffalo, various exotic birds and monkeys in the park; - trekking chimpanzees in Kibale forest; - spotting leopards, crocodiles, hippos, lots of elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs and numerous birds in Queen Elizabeth NP and Lake Mburo NP; - trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; - meeting local communities and conservationists to hear about their amazing work preserving Uganda's wildlife. Our guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable and experienced and is highly recommended, especially if you're a bird enthusiast (he was nominated Uganda's best bird guide a couple of years' ago). He made sure that we saw and experienced as much as we could in the time we had. We felt safe and looked after at all times. The accommodation we stayed in far exceeded our expectations and made sure we were rested enough for our jam-packed itinerary. Uganda is stunning and has so much to offer - I can't imagine anywhere else that has such a high concentration of amazing wildlife and scenery. If you want an authentic and responsible safari trip to Uganda, choose Primate World Safaris.

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