15 1-Day Tours in Uganda to Build a Week Around

1.From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450Our pick

Spend a full day from Kigali tracking mountain gorillas in Mghahinga National Park, with early pickup, expert guides, and up to 1 hour with them.

“Everything was perfectly organized. The team arranged all the permits in advance, so we could relax and enjoy the experience. On the day of the trek, we were picked up in Kigali and driven smoothly to the destination in Uganda. Border crossing was easy, and all guides and staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Seeing the gorillas up close was absolutely breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget!”

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3.Discover the Magic of Uganda’s Equator on a 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $136Top rated

Equator photo and water-drain science demos on a 1-day trip from Kampala, with lunch and an option for a name-stamped certificate.

“Visiting the Uganda equator was a blast! Thanks to Dark Hills Uganda for organizing this and to our awesome driver Dan for making it even better!”

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4.1 Day Gorilla Tour in Bwindi from Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $300

One-day gorilla trekking from Kigali to Bwindi with early pickup, ranger briefing, 1 to 6 hour hike, lunch, and return to Kigali.

“We had a great time gorilla trekking! What an amazing experience of a lifetime.”

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5.1 Day Lake Mburo Tour from Kampala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $390

One day Lake Mburo safari from Kampala with game drive, boat safari, walking tour, and an Equator photo stop for $390 per person.

“This is was my first Safari experience and must say it was amazing! Sam, the tour guide, was super friendly and we talk all the way there. The communication and the service were exceptional. They answered all my questions very fast and clarifyRead more”

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8.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Mgahinga Gorilla NP & Lake Bunyonyi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $1,400

Lake Bunyonyi to Mgahinga for gorilla trekking, ranger briefing, and one hour face-to-face with gorillas, with private transport and permits.

“Horrible experience for the prize. Had to report it to the police to come up with a reasonable solution. Keep in mind what you book will be change and u will only see one gorilla tracking”

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9.1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Early birding on Lake Victoria, canoeing into Mabamba Swamp for a real shoebill encounter plus other papyrus wetland species.

“Super skøn tur, så træskonæb storken, samt mange andre fugle alt i et stille tempo i kano og tæt på naturen. Guiden fortalte mange spændende ting”

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10.1 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $400

One day Lake Mburo National Park safari from Kampala with guide, entrance fee, transport, and mobile ticket, private group.

“it was a nice experience and i loved it so much.that was e amazing place .Ruth sir AND SAM SIR AND”

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11.1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $150

One-day Mabamba Swamp shoebill birding from Entebbe on Lake Victoria. Private 5.5-hour boat trip with expert local guidance.

“Great experience. Beautiful swamps and amazing bird life. A half day boat trip through the swamps, guided by experts with knowledge, enthusiasm and a willingness to give us the best possible experience”

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12.1 Day Lake Mburo National Park Short Safari from Kampala

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $600

A fast Lake Mburo wildlife safari from Kampala, with lunch, park access, and a comfortable early-morning drive to Uganda’s lake-filled park.

“we were a group of 10, and only got just a day to invest for pleasure.”

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13.1 Day ziwa Rhino tracking trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $348

One day of southern white rhino tracking from Kampala to Ziwa Sanctuary, with hotel pickup, a 2-hour trek, and a 2-course lunch.

“This company made this a wonderful and easy day! Ronnie was my guide/driver and he was great. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable, plus a very safe driver. It was so great to get close to these amazing animals. Ruth was very communicative and answered every question I had promptly. I couldn't be happier with the experience.”

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14.1-Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $290

A 6-hour Ngamba Island chimpanzee day trip from Entebbe, with a 45-minute speedboat ride and a guided feeding-viewing experience.

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15.A Thrilling 1-Day Rhino Tracking Tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $377

1-day rhino tracking in Uganda from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, with a guide, permit, and lunch, ideal for nature lovers.

“Wow! We had the best trip of our lifetime in Uganda. We didn't have so much time to visit the country, but Dark Hills Uganda made sure our days were filled with the most amazing activities as we wished for, like chimp & gorilla tracking. ORead more”

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