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10 Top things to do in Kampala

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Also known as the capital city of Uganda, Kampala is a perfect hub from which visitors that travel to the Pearl of Africa can access a diversity of fascinating tourist attractions and activities. Most of these tourist attraction offers a glimpse sight experience with in the driving distance of Kampala capital city. In the city you encounter with a wide range of interesting activities such as; bird watching experience, guided nature walks, wildlife viewing, hiking experience, cultural encounter as well as enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of many wonders and tourist destinations.

Upon arrival at Kampala, grab a chance of exploring the central region hosting amazing attractions worthy to visit on a city tour in Kampala. Here are some of the unusual and exciting places to explore from Kampala, they include; the Bahai temple,the magical Mabira rainforest, visiting the source of the Nile in Jinja, Ssezibwe falls, Mabamba wetland among others.

Here below we present you the 10 best things to do in Kampala or on Kampala City Tour

Entebbe Botanical Gardens

This is one of the best top place to explore while in Kampala on a Uganda Safari. Entebbe botanical gardens is home to tranquility beauty of exotic plants, colorful bird species among others. it is an ideal place to enjoy birding, rewarding guided nature walks and it offers an awesome atmosphere for the Picnic Farewells.

The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Also termed as UWEC, it is an ideal place in Kampala and allows you get a wonderful taste of the East Africa Wildlife that you encounter in the various national parks of Uganda. The education Centre allows you to delight in activities like wildlife viewing where sight some of the African big Five animals, enjoy bird watching where you sight unique rare birdlife, guided walking safari.  This zoo gives you a chance to get lost in the stunning beauty of the Pearl of Africa and learn more about different birds and wild animals. There is a wide range of accommodation facilities that you encounter at UWEC where visit stay for a night or two nights when they visit the Education Centre.

Ngamba chimpanzee Island sanctuary

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Ngamba island is a sanctuary that was established in 1997 with an aim of finding home to the injured chimpanzees due poaching practices that displaces the gentle creatures out of their natural habitat. Ngamba Island houses over 40 orphaned chimpanzee that are unable to return back to their original environment. It acts as an study Centre to students and a tourist attraction. A visit to Ngamba island gets you close to the chimpanzee creatures.  The sanctuary is occupies an area of over 100 hectares of land which has been partitioned by the an electric fence from the viewing point. You meet a lot of accommodation facilities offered where visitors to park do stay when they visit the Chimpanzee island.

Beach Activities

Enjoy exploring the magical beauty of lake Victoria which is the biggest Lake in Uganda that hosts numerous amazing beaches where you encounter a wide range of attractions. Most of the beaches in Uganda have fresh, white beautiful sand, the skyline rises and you get an opportunity to spot some water rare birds but these are always in small numbers. Here are some of the best beaches in Uganda that shines out the beauty of the Kampala capital city. They include; Imperial Resort Beaches, botanical Gardens, Nabinyonya resort beach, Lutembe beach, Nabugabo sand beach, one love beach, Aero Beach among others.

 Visit Mabira Forest

Mabira forest is a natural forest that is located along the Kampala -Jinja Road. The natural forest is a one hours drive from Kampala. A visit to Mabira offers you an insight to explore the venture on a guided in the Forest. while here grab a chance to enjoy activities like birding, guided forest walks, Zip Lining, Biking, Mountaineering, Camping among others. Mabira forest is home to beautiful fauna and flora such as; the amazing 300 tree species, waterfalls, swamps, Primate species like baboons, white and black Mangabey monkeys, bush babies plus over 315 bird species, such as Francolin, Gonolek, Nahan’s, Purple-throated, illadopsises among others.

Ssezibwe Falls

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The Ssezibwe falls is a cultural site in Buganda kingdom that features legendary scenic wonders that are worthy a visit on a Uganda. The Ssezibwe Falls is located adjacent to the river that pours its water from Lake Victoria to lake Kyoga. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by hissing sound of the falls that features a mesmerizing appearance due to the nature of the landscape. The water falls flows from a seven meters above sea level. The falls are surrounded by the natural vegetation which covers undulating rocks over which the river adds to it.

While here you get an opportunity to enjoy activities such as; boat cruise, Hiking experience, guided nature walks, community walks, primate viewing, boat cruise rock Climbing and Mountain biking. The Ssezibwe Falls is situated in Mukono district and it about 35 kilometers from Kampala. According to the legendary mystery of the falls, it is believed that they were put in place by man which is one of the reasons why it is most sacred culture sites treasured for gifts, wealthy and prosperity for many original people. On your trip you encounter many traditional Healers conducting the culture ceremonies. The falls is the Buganda kingdom have a lot of religion and cultural impact due to its theories. A trip to Ssezibwe falls is extremely rewarding and can be customized together a visit to Jinja the Adventure Capital.

Jinja – the Adventure Capital of Uganda

The Adventure Capital of Uganda is known as a food hub and the second busiest Town in Uganda after Kampala. From Kampala to Jinja it is about 2 hours drive on the good tarmacked road. A Trip to jinja allows you to explore the source of the Nile, Jinja Town as well as Itanda falls among other interesting attractions.  A visit to jinja can be customized together with Mabira forest visit and Ssezibwe falls for an exceptional experience in the pearl of Africa.

Jinja is an ideal safari destination that is home to a diversity of fascinating adventure activity done on river such as; white water rafting, bungee Jumping, horse riding, Quad Biking, Kayaking, canoeing among others. it is one of the excursion safari destinations that can be explored in just one day from Kampala.

Explore the western Region of Uganda

Here you get a chance to visit the Mabamba wetland home to colorful rare birdlife such as; Prehistorical Show bill which is a one hours drive from Kampala. You get a chance to visit Lake Mburo national park that is adjacent to Mabamba bay wetland. Here you get an opportunity to sight stunning unique wildlife species like the Burchell’s zebras, Impala antelopes, Elands, Rothchild giraffes, warthogs among others. there is a lot of accommodation that is close to the park where you can enjoy a wonderful night stay plus delicious meals.

In conclusion there is a wide range of fascinating activities that are  with in and outside Kampala and these can not be explored in just one day. Therefore to explore the above activities on a Uganda, feel free contact our professional reservation team to assist book a memorable dreamlife safari in the pearl of Africa. For more information and inquiries, simply contact our travel experts by sending an email on   info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.

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