14 2-Day Experiences in Uganda to Build a Day Around

1.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $1,350Our pick

This private two-day safari takes you from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kasenyi game drive and a two-hour Kazinga Channel cruise. You can look for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, lions, crocodiles, and more. Meals, accommodation, park fees, and pickup are included, with an optional primate walk and a stop at Mpambire Drum Centre.

“My husband and I recently returned from a 2 day safari trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We were so happy that Inspire had a 2 day option as we were short on time but wanted to experience a safari and are we glad we did. The tour itself was very organized from pick uRead more”

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2.2 Days Popular Safari to Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,250

Travel from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park on a private two-day safari with a game drive, a two-hour boat ride, and an early morning wildlife search. You will also stop at Mpambire Drum Village and the Equator at Kayabwe. Hotel pickup, meals, lodging, and park fees are included as stated.

“I was generally disappointed with this tour. The park Is worth a visit with loads of great animals and the accommodation was beautiful - but for what I paid, the tour itself was not good value for money. It didn't feel like a tour - more like two guys driving me to the park and back with little communication.”

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3.2 days Murchison Falls and Wildlife Game Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $690

Leave Kampala before sunrise for a private, fast-paced safari to Murchison Falls. Your guide handles the long drive, meals, lodge stay, boat ride, and game drives, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, and birds. Guides such as Ashraf, Frederick, George, and Patricia have been praised for animal spotting and personal service.

“Extraordinary two days! Learned so much about the nature and the animals. The guide was very intentional about exceeding expectations and so knowledgeable. Logistics to pick up to drop off - all very smooth and pleasant. The area and wildlife is just impressive. Once in a lifetime trip.”

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4.2 Days Family Safari to Murchison Falls Park Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Travel with Inspire African Safaris from the Kampala or Entebbe area to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. You will track white rhinos on foot, see the Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge, cruise past hippos and crocodiles, and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and birds with a private guide.

“I recently returned from my 2days from Uganda with Inspire African Safaris it was truly mind blowing.We started by tracking rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, an unreal experience being so close to these giants. Then we journeyed Read more”

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5.2 Days Murchison Falls Park Vacation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $750

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park on a private two-day safari. Track rhinos, take a boat cruise to the base of the falls, join morning and sunset game drives, and hike to the top of Murchison Falls. Guides such as Angello, Joel, and Ronald have led this trip.

“To be frank this was my first time to see a river flowing towards North wards,that is the great river Nile and on my trip I was able to visit it's source,did rafting and started my kayaking adventure in the white waters”

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6.2 Days Cycling Safari To Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $575

Leave Kampala at 7:00 am for a two-day cycling safari in Lake Mburo National Park. You’ll stop at the Equator, ride with a guide such as Aaron, see wildlife from a mountain bike, and stay one night on full board. The private tour suits beginners and stronger riders, but the nighttime safari costs extra.

“Just as I had thought of having a great time, right from booking my cycling tour and very good communication from Zaga, I booked the tour and we had such an amazing experience.”

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7.2 Day Lake Mburo National park wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $590

This private two-day safari takes you from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park for a boat cruise, savannah game drives, meals, and one night at a lodge. You may see hippos, crocodiles, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, topis, waterbucks, and many birds. Guides such as Khalid and Yusuf have led this route, though your guide is assigned at booking.

“My solo trip to Lake Mburo National Park with Nsheka African Adventures was an unforgettable experience. My guide Khalid was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly making the safari drive both informative and enjoyable. I had the opportRead more”

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8.2 Days Sipi Falls Hike and Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $490

Spend two days traveling from Kampala to Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda. You will visit a coffee-growing area, taste local coffee, stay one night in Sipi, and hike to three waterfalls with a private guide. Transport, meals, fees, and pickup are included, while personal costs, alcohol, and tips are extra.

“The trip to Sipi Falls with my friends was an absolute delight. We started our day with a delicious cup of locally-sourced coffee, which provided the perfect energy boost before we embarked on the hike to the stunning Sipi Falls. Our guide, KhRead more”

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9.2 Days Murchison Falls safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $474

Spend two days traveling from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide such as Augustine, Adam, or Emmanuel. Expect a game drive, dramatic Nile scenery, the falls, meals, accommodation, and return transport. It is a fast, focused safari for visitors with limited time.

“We had a great time with Adam as our tour guide. With him at our side, we managed to keep up with set timelines, felt super safe throughout the whole drive and had a lot of fun seeing a great variety of animals in the park. Overall, it was an amazing experience which we greatly recommend!”

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10.2 Days Budget Safari to Murchison Falls National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $750

You’ll travel from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park with a private guide, taking a Nile wildlife cruise, evening and morning game drives, and a visit to the top of the falls. Guides such as David, Luke, Khalid, and Mahad have led past departures. Transport, meals, Wi-Fi, and one night’s lodge stay are included.

“Yo! This safari was amazing. We had a splendid time with the guide who was really organized and knowledgeable. My boys and I were thrilled by the adventure from the boat cruise, game drives and the waterfalls. 10/10 tour.”

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11.2 Days Chimpazee Safari In kibale Forest Park Uganda.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $1,850

You leave Kampala at 6:00 am for Kibale National Park, stopping in Fort Portal before a crater-lakes visit or community walk. After one lodge night, you track chimpanzees from Kanyanchu Tourist Centre with a private guide, then return to Kampala. The trip suits adults with little time, though the long drive leaves little room for error.

“Very disappointed in this one. After booking, the arranger writes to me to suggest going to budongo forest instead, as you get much closer to the chimps there and get to stay for more hours than the one. When we arrived at the forest, it waRead more”

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12.Murchison Falls 2 Days Game Safari (4 people Minimum required)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $630

Set out from Gulu with Lettuce Tours and Travel in a pop-top safari minibus limited to your group, with guides such as Charles, Opi, or Geoffrey. You’ll visit the Top of Murchison Falls, cross the Nile, and take a final game drive in the Wangkwar or Delta sector. The package includes transport, guiding, facilities, and safari-tent accommodation, but not meals.

“Charles and Jeffry made it the best safari trip ever. They planned the perfect tour, and we got to see all the animals, while having so much fun. The accommodations were very nice and clean. I would highly recommend to book your safari or any other trip at Lettuce Tours and Travel:)))”

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13.2 Days Abseiling and Rock Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100Best value

Spend two days around Sipi Falls with a private guide such as William or Simon. Hike the waterfalls, try rock climbing and abseiling, visit a coffee farm, and enjoy views across Mount Elgon and Kapchorwa. The $100 price includes a guide and entry fees, but not transport, meals, or accommodation.

“It was an amazing experience to do the abseiling down the sipi falls! The views were stunning and the people very friendly.”

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