30 days in Uganda Itinerary

Kampala enjoys the reputation of a modern city with a buzzing atmosphere--it also serves as a good base point for exploring the surrounding area.

Let the collections at Social Innovation Museum and Gallery Antique capture your imagination. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Kampala: Entebbe (Entebbe Golf Club, Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, &more). Spend the 8th (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Gaddafi National Mosque, enjoy the sand and surf at Munyonyo Beach, see the interesting displays at Uganda Museum, and take in the exciting artwork at Destreet Art Studio & Gallery.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Kampala trip planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Kampala is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairo to Kampala is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Cairo in January; daily highs in Kampala reach 32°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Katic Safaris and then contemplate the waterfront views at Kazinga Channel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Katwe Tourism Information Centre, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kyambura Game Reserve (Kyambura Gorge), and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Queen's Pavillon.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Queen Elizabeth National Park holiday planner.

Fly from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In January, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Bwindi Impenetrable National Park road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes 6 hours. Traveling from Queen Elizabeth National Park in January, things will get slightly colder in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: highs are around 28°C and lows about 16°C. On the 17th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Fort Portal.

A handful of natural parks and reserves, caves, and lakes, welcome you to Fort Portal.

Take a break from the city and head to Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary and Walking tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fort Portal: Kasese (Rwenzori National Park & Rwenzori Art Centre). It doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kibale Forest National Park and admire the natural beauty at Tooro Botanical Gardens.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Portal online holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of car, bus, and flight from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Fort Portal takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In January, Fort Portal is somewhat warmer than Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Masindi.

Masindi is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Murchison Falls National Park. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Budongo Central Forest Reserve and then stroll the grounds of Polish Cemetery Masindi.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Masindi trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Fort Portal to Masindi by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in January, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Gulu.

With convenient proximity to numerous attractions, the bustling administrative center of Gulu serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploration of the region.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): look for gifts at Wawoto Kacel Cooperative Society and then pause for some serene contemplation at St Josephs Catholic Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Fort Patiko - Baker's Fort.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Gulu travel planning website.

Traveling by car from Masindi to Gulu takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Murchison Falls National Park.

On the 26th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Murchison Falls. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Nile Delta Cruises - Murchison Falls.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Murchison Falls National Park trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Gulu to Murchison Falls National Park by bus takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. In January in Murchison Falls National Park, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to fly to Jinja.

Travelers looking for an adrenaline boost flock to Jinja, a bustling town on the shores of Lake Victoria, known as the source of the White Nile.

On the 28th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral and then get engrossed in the history at Source of the Nile Museum. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, relax and rejuvenate at The Woody Option Club, then contemplate the long history of Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Cuupa Arts Gallery.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Jinja travel route planner.

Fly from Murchison Falls National Park to Jinja in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or drive. January in Jinja sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.