8 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Munyonyo Beach. For shopping fun, head to Elijah Mcquinn African Fashion or Afriart Gallery. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gaddafi National Mosque, explore the galleries of Gallery Antique, see the interesting displays at Uganda Museum, and don't miss a visit to Baha'i Temple.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Kampala trip site.

Entebbe to Kampala is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a shuttle. In April, daily temperatures in Kampala can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a shuttle 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 14th (Fri), view the masterpieces at Cuupa Arts Gallery, steep yourself in history at Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, then take an in-depth tour of Source of the Nile Museum, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Our Lady of Peace Cathedral.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Jinja trip builder tool.

Traveling by shuttle from Kampala to Jinja takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. April in Jinja sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): stroll through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Bwindi Impenetrable National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight, bus, and car from Jinja to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Jinja in April: high temperatures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.