Tours in Kampala

Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where the Imaginary line that divides the earth into two halves (The Equator) passes. It being one of the most and well-known landmarks in Uganda, many people come here from different parts of the world to feel the lighter-weight experience and many other things and be able to stand on the two Hemispheres that make our world. Lighter weight!! It’s true, you will find out that your 3% lighter at the equator line. Why? This comes about because; weight is a force of which gravity acts on mass. Along this line, anyone’s weight will be less by 0.5% thus gravity is 0.5 % less at the Equator. This is inclined to the earth not being a perfect sphere. At the poles, it is flattened. You will be a few tons of kilometers away from the center of the earth while standing at the equator unlike when standing at the poles. Gravity is therefore only slightly less at the equator because it falls off with distance.

Today you will be picked by our professional tour guide from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe after which you embark on your journey to the famous Bwindi impenetrable National park a journey that crosses the equator line. This park is mostly famous for the rare mountain gorillas and the drive to the park is incredibly scenic, arrive and check in to your hotel for dinner and over night, in the morning after breakfast you will be take to the visitor center for briefing and then go for trek. This trip is good for family, friends and couples.  

Trekking the mystic Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda is a truly fantastic and unique experience, the wonder of the high glaciers, the beauty of the valley of nine lakes, the bearded lichen hanging from giant heathers with a backdrop of rocky cliffs, crags and snow capped peaks. The wide variety of flora and fauna with several biospheres as you ascend through different vegetation zones creates the ultimate experience for trekking. Never before has this unique and beautiful trek been available, totally untouched and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful treks in the world. The Rwenzori Mountains is a World Heritage Site and offers the opportunity to see nature at its best. The plant life varies from heavy tropical rainforest, bamboo forests, montane cloud forests to alpine vegetation and the scenery is truly spectacular. Above 4,500 metres the snow and glaciers add that special dimension to the wondrous views throughout this pristine mountain range.

This 1-day birding trip will take place in the wetlands known as the Mabamba Wetlands found in Lake Victoria in Wakiso district. These wetlands are characterized by the Shoebill stork besides being a habit for a variety of several other bird species.

Meet Silverback Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi National Park and Goldenmonkeys of Mgahinga with us and experiencing batwa culture experience in Uganda We offering 20% of our Tour profits to Rural Women and youth Initiative project providing re-usable sanitary pads to school girls to keep them in in school and boost their education

Our 3 Day Mgahinga gorilla trekking safari will take you to Mgahinga National Park in south western Uganda. Small and still marginalized by tourists and tour operator, Mgahinga National Park is the only park in Uganda where mountain gorillas co-exist with Golden monkeys hence a saying that its where “Gold meets silver”. Encounter Africa Safaris organizes gorilla tours to Mgahinga and our 3 Day Mgahinga gorilla trekking safari is meant for those who do not have enough time on their disposal but want to trek mountain gorillas. Our 3 Day Mgahinga gorilla trekking safari starts and ends in Entebbe with stops at the equator crossing for photography.

1 day Lake Mburo park is home to over 68 mammal species such as buffaloes, bush pigs, leopards, and zebras as well as various bird species. It is famous for having large numbers of Zebras. The variety of bird species like the fish eagles, Grey Crowned Crane, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Red-faced Barbet, Green Wood-hoopoe, Red-headed Lovebird, Ross’s Turaco, Black-bellied Bustard, Nubian Woodpecker, Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike, White-headed Barbet

It's a luxury Gorilla Flying Safari that will give you a lot of memorable and scenic views conveniently at competitive rates. It will give you a lifetime memory of the Gorillas in Uganda's Dense Forests and other primates accompanied by aerial views of the landscape and other geographical features around Uganda in a domestic flight. Expect professional guides and luxury treatment and accommodations well planned for your great pleasures and experiences.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular tourist destination with diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, making it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park is in southwest Uganda. Leopards roam the Mweya Peninsula, which lies beside Lake Edward. Nearby Lake Katwe is a huge volcanic explosion crater. Boats on the Kazinga Channel float past hippos and Nile crocodiles. Chimpanzees inhabit the Kyambura Gorge. Trails lead to bat caves in the central Maramagambo Forest. The Ishasha area is home to tree-climbing lions and shoebill storks.

Make your holiday memorable while exploring Uganda's best game parks by taking almost all western Uganda national parks. You will visit some local communities that you will create an impact while on this safari as well as breathtaking encounters with rare apes in their natural habitants.

Once you locate the Rhinos, you can stay a maximum of one hour in their presence. Sometimes different families are within distance of each other, in this case you will get an opportunity to visit more than one group. You also have a chance of other animal sightings on this nature walk, they include Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Kobs, Leopard (rarely), duikers etc.

Fly into Entebbe and overnight at the booked accommodation. On the next day, transfer to Murchison Falls NP with en-route rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Proceed to the edge of Kibale Forest. Bigodi wetlands excursion and connect to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afterward, transfer to Bwindi via the Ishasha area - known for its tree-climbing lions' population. Enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi before relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi and visiting Lake Mburo NP. Lastly, you'll return to Entebbe Airport.

Our team of journey experts have traveled extensively throughout Africa, having seen and experienced everything they need to tailor-make the perfect safari for you. Here are 14 reasons people have trusted us with their African holidays since 2017.

Uganda's equator is one of the most well-known landmarks in Uganda.” The intersection of the earth’s surface with the plane perpendicular to the earth’s axis of rotation & containing the earth’s center of mass” is what Wikipedia sometimes refers to the equator as, but it is still the imaginary line that divides the world into 2halves. The Equator is an imaginary line that is seen on maps marking the equidistant from the North & South Poles. Along the imaginary line of the equator, a magnetic needle has no dip and stabilizes in a perfectly horizontal position. You are able to stand with one of your feet in the northern hemisphere & the other in the southern hemisphere at this point; it is such an amazing experience to stand on both sides of the world. The sun rises & falls rather so fast at the equator, with equal days & nights’ length. The people around the equator experience only warm temperatures & tropical climates throughout the year.

Discover Jinja, Uganda's second city and East Africa's adventure capital! This two day trip is packed with all of Jinja's top adventure activities including zip-lining in Mabira rain forest, white water rafting, horse riding and quad biking on the Nile

Our 7-Day Uganda wildlife safari gives you a chance to experience African Big 5 animals in the stunning savanna plains of Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Park and it introduces you to the traditions and customs of the Indigenous amazing and welcoming people of Karamoja region. Kidepo being ranked among the best National Parks in Uganda has a lot to offer regarding unique flora and fauna. Besides game viewing, the safari gives a retreat from long drives to relaxation destinations of Sipi Falls and Jinja where you unwind yourself with fresh breathtaking views of the Sipi Falls, Ribbon Falls, and the source of the Nile. Welcome to Uganda, a land of endless discoveries and Inspiration.

Our 6 day safari will leave with life time memories where our professional safari guide will bring you close to the Gorilla and chimpanzees in their natural habitats and safari to see exciting of big games with an amazing walking safari to the Rhinos, zebras and giraffes. He will explain the beauty of Uganda and share different experiences.

Explore Uganda’s diverse birdlife with a carefully curated itinerary that covers wetlands, savannahs, and dense forests. This birding expedition promises sightings of rare and endemic species in some of Uganda's most iconic locations. From Mabamba to Murchison Falls National Park then Kibale Forest National Park.

There are Only 1063 mountain gorillas remaining in the world according to a survey conducted in 2018 in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and the contiguous Sarambwe Nature Reserve, DRC and more than half of them are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Bwindi National Park offers some of the best montane- forest bird watching in Africa with about 350 recorded different species including rare ones. Embarking on an early morning game drive in hopes of spotting the Big Five in Murchison Falls National Parks, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Queen Elizabeth National Park, indeed the former park is “Queen of parks” in Uganda.

Traveler(s) will be exposed to breathtaking sites embowered with spectacular fauna and flora, have a close reach to mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzee, Monkeys among other primates of the wild, experience mist breezes from the tropical rivers of Bwindi impenetrable forest, visit Queen Elizabeth National Park located on the rims of the western Great East African rift valley overlooking the mystical Rwenzori Mountains. The park is home to over 600 species of birds, the 95 mammal species, the 45km long Kazinga Channel connecting Lake George and Edward habiting the highest number of hippos in the whole world, continue to Ishasha sector to sight out the Tree Climbing Lions, go to Kyambura gorge the home of chimpanzees, and also have a glance at the remarkable scenic explosion craters. The safari also proceeds to cover Lake Mburo National Park a compact gem, blessed with not only a rich bio-diversity but also with stunning physiographical features comprising of rocky ridges, etc.

This 10-day Uganda safari holiday is packed with adventure and activities in the most stunning and exciting parts of Uganda. You will enjoy white-water rafting in the rapids of the Nile river, and the wildlife of the savannah. You will top it all off with a hike to see the endangered mountain gorillas deep in the forest. In the various areas, you will have a chance to interact with the local communities and gain a deeper understanding of the culture and way of life. During the trip, you’ll stay in safari lodges that offer a unique and authentic African experience. Each day will offer something new and interesting, continuously enhancing your overall experience. Take a look at the detailed itinerary to get a clear idea of what this trip would feel like for you. Also, keep in mind that all our trips can be fully personalized to fit your specific needs.

Book a 2 Days Uganda gorilla trek to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park starting from Entebbe International Aiport. You arrive at air port, to enjoy a brief tour of Kampala city later a drive to cross Uganda to visit the most celebrated tourist attraction, the mountain Gorillas in Bwindi national park.

Discover the raw beauty of Uganda on this 3-day private safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park — home to elephants, hippos, lions, buffaloes, and the famous Kazinga Channel. Departing from Entebbe, you'll cross the equator, pass rolling tea plantations, and explore scenic crater lakes en route to the park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, a relaxing boat cruise, and a cultural stop at Igongo Cultural Centre. With stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and personalized guiding, this safari is perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Escape to Walindi Point for a glamping getaway on a private island just off Kampala. Cruise across Lake Victoria's shimmering waters and dock at an eco-paradise nestled in nature. Enjoy nature walks and hikes spotting exotic birds through scenic grasslands and lake shores. Lounge and sip drinks by the family pool after adventures. Get up close with chimps at a nearby sanctuary for an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to camp as the sun sets and gather around a crackling campfire under the stars. Swap stories and bond over chef-prepared meals. Sleep peacefully in your sustainably designed tent and awake to sunrise over the lake. A transformational nature getaway awaits. "There is no other place like Walindi Point so close to the capital."