The Route

Distance: ~700 km 

Duration: 5–7 days

 

Kampala
Uganda’s lively capital is full of energy, music, and cultural sites. Visit the Uganda Museum or explore the city’s vibrant food and nightlife scenes.

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Entebbe / Lake Victoria
Relax along Africa’s largest lake. Visit the Botanical Gardens or take a boat ride to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

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Mbarara
A good overnight stop with access to Ankole culture, local farms, and beautiful hills. It’s a gateway to the western highlands.

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Lake Bunyonyi
Often called "Africa’s Switzerland," this misty lake with terraced hills and tiny islands is perfect for canoeing, birdwatching, and relaxing.

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Home to endangered mountain gorillas, this dense rainforest offers one of the most life-changing wildlife experiences in the world: gorilla trekking in their natural habitat.