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The 6 Best Boat Trips in Uganda

6 tours  ·  from $115 a head

The Kazinga Channel, the launch to the base of Murchison Falls and the crossing to the Ssese Islands. The 6 below are priced by sailing, with a note on which afternoon departures get the light.

2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise - The two-hour Kazinga Channel cruise
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2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

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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Entebbe: Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride - What you may see across Lake Victoria
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Entebbe: Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride

2.Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $130

From Entebbe, take a boat from Nakiwogo to Lwaji Island, one of Uganda’s equator points. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Amos or Jude, explains the lake and local sights while you look for pelicans, kingfishers, monitor lizards, and otters. The boat ride lasts about two hours, though the booking window can look much longer.

“The tour itself was listed as being from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but the tour itself lasts about 3 hours, which is a bit confusing. This could have been described better. In fact, there was an option to visit Chimpanzee Island, but I couldn't book or find it. I wrote to the guide, Amos, the day before, and it was only then that I realized this misunderstanding. We headed off in the early morning, so you might see some fishers returning from work, while the sea tiself is not so packed as it might be in the afternoon hours. He made a few comments at the beginning, but was…”

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Jinja Day Trip with Boat Ride on Lake Victoria & River Nile

3.Jinja Day Trip with Boat Ride on Lake Victoria & River Nile

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $185

Travel from Kampala to Jinja with guide Nasser, stopping at Namawojoro market, Ssezibwa Falls, tea and sugarcane fields, Mabira Rainforest, and the New Nile Bridge. A one-hour boat ride on Lake Victoria and the Nile, a buffet lunch, and a walk through Jinja’s markets round out a busy day.

“An excellent trip. Ondaba is a very professional company. They contacted me in advance, and I felt completely taken care of the entire time, especially in a city as difficult to navigate as Kampala. The guide I traveled with to Jinja was a very nice man, with a great sense of humor, and above all, he was extremely knowledgeable about Uganda and the places we visited during the trip. Even though I'm familiar with the history of this part of Africa, I learned many new things from him. I recommend him to everyone.”

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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing - The early drive from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

4.3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,159

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, with guide-led game drives, a Victoria Nile cruise, a hike to the falls, and an optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary stop for $50. Guides such as Frank, Tony, Patrick, and Ashraf have led past departures, with Pakuba Safari Lodge among the accommodation options.

“Frank was a superb guide trying to make the best opportunities for us in the limited time we had. He was a great driver in what is (to us) a very chaotic driving environment and the recommendations he made to our schedule based on the needRead more”

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Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise - The early road from Kampala or Entebbe
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Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

5.Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $350

Spend a long day from Kampala or Entebbe visiting Lake Mburo National Park. You get breakfast at Kayabwe, a three-hour game drive, an optional guided walk, lunch, and a two-hour cruise among hippos and birds. Guide Andrew has earned strong praise for his wildlife knowledge and rapport with children. The group is capped at seven.

“Andrew the guide was an expert.We saw all the animals pertaining to this park (except nocturnal one) Thrilling experience with nature. Highly recommend this Tour!”

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Entebbe: Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour - Starting at Nakiwogo Landing Site in Entebbe
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Entebbe: Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

6.Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Best value

Meet guides such as Paul and Lilian at Nakiwogo Landing Site, then cross Lake Victoria by motorized canoe to Mabamba Swamp. Spend about three hours tracking the prehistoric-looking Shoebill and spotting African Jacanas, Malachite Kingfishers, and Blue-breasted Bee-eaters. The group is limited to 10, and the tour can run longer when bird activity is good.

“Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, the swamp is beautiful with a huge variety of beautiful birds and the shoebill is truly a sight to behold. Worth every penny”

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