Best 1 Day Trips & Tours From Kampala

One-Day Journey to Jinja

Origin of the Nile,this day excursion to Jinja attempts to provide guests with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the source of the Nile, one of Africa’s seven natural marvels and the longest river in the world. Right at the edge, the subterranean waters that comprise the source visibly bubble up and spill into Lake Victoria before draining away. You take a boat journey to the Nile’s source and continue to Lake Victoria, where you can take in the stunning view of luxuriant greenery and an abundance of animals, including lizards and water fowl.

Jinja is almost ninety-three kilometers away from Kampala. You make quick stops at two well-known sites on the way to Jinja: Sezibwa Falls and Mabira Forest Reserve.

All-Day Excursions in Jinja

The rafting-jinja-tourJinja has earned the moniker “Adventure Capital of East Africa” due to its popularity as a location for a number of exhilarating excursions on and along the Nile. You can partake in one or more of the following full-day activities: quad biking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.

In contrast to the one-day journey to Jinja, this day trip doesn’t include any stops along the way, allowing you to spend the whole day exploring Jinja. Depending on what each person wants to experience, we can customize a day trip package.

1 Day Tour of Ngamba Island Chimpanzees

The protection of rescued and orphaned chimpanzees is provided by Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Speed boats depart from Entebbe and travel to the wooded Island, which is situated on Lake Victoria. The chimpanzees at this island refuge are amazing to interact with, and seeing them from a raised platform during feeding time is an incredible experience.

1 Day Birding Shoebills at Mabamba Bay

Mabamba Bay Wetland, a well-liked destination for day birding excursions, is located roughly 50 km to the west of Kampala. For many birders and bird watchers, it is the go-to location to see the Shoebill Stork, one of the most sought-after bird species. The site is easily accessible from Kampala in about an hour’s drive along the Kampala-Masaka highway, making it a top spot for water and swamp birding in Uganda.