A Guide to the Best Walking Tours in Uganda

Walking tours in Uganda are the best way to learn about a city or place because you don’t have to compete for a window seat with anyone.

There are many advantages to taking walking tours in Uganda, including not having to compete with other tourists for window seats. It’s the best way to see and get to know a city.

In this article, we break down some of Uganda’s most fantastic walking tours.

Uganda, which is a landlocked country found in East Africa has been known to be a challenging place to tour. Still, it’s a country exploding with unspoilt, out-of-this-world must-visit locations that frequently go unnoticed. Some of these places are best seen on walking tours. 

Most places in Uganda are very safe for tourists, especially with the help of a tour guide. You’ll be able to discover some of the most unseen parts of Uganda, just waiting to be discovered. 

And don’t forget, the origin of the Nile, endangered mountain gorillas, and the renowned Big Five may all be found in Uganda.

These are the best walking tours in Uganda as provided by various tour companies.

Guided Walking Tours in Kibale (Nkuringo Walking Safari)

Although Kibale is widely known for its guided chimpanzee treks, when the chimpanzees and other forest dwellers retire for the evening, a variety of rarely observed species come out to play. 

During nighttime forays through the pitch-black forest, people search for nocturnal animals like the potto, bushbaby, nightjar, cricket, and tree hyrax, which makes a spine-tingling cry, as well as the occasional civet or serval cat, using powerful torches. 

The camp is where night hikes depart at 7:30 pm and last for one to two hours. You could include a guided night hike the day before or after a trip to see chimpanzees.

Walking Safari in the Kidepo Valley (Nkuringo Walking Safari)

It takes around four hours to walk there; these are guided walking safari excursions in the Kidepo Valley trip through the Lomej Mountains. 

At 7:00, the hike begins. The Narus Valley, which extends over a 5 km radius of Apoka Tourism Center, can be explored on short guided excursions lasting around two hours. ​

Along the banks of the lovely Borassus palm forest, the magnificent Kidepo River Valley is also accessible to walkers. Namamkweny Valley is an hour’s hike from Apoka for hikers.

During organized walks to the Morungole Mountains outside the park, visitors can also get a distinctive cultural experience and interact with IK tribe members.

Guided Walks in Lake Mburo National Park (Nkuringo Walking Safari)

Strangely, guided nature hikes of any form, including walks through the park’s natural areas and other active pursuits, are permitted in Lake Mburo National Park. 

A guided trek from Rwonyo takes you to a salt lick where a lot of animals are drawn to the salty rocks. On the western shore of the lake, a two-hour guided walking safari gets underway at 7:00.

At this time of the day, you could see hippos retiring to the lake and hyenas going back to their dens. 

Hikes through the forest offer the chance to spot forest animals and birds, and the climb to the top of the hill rewards tourists with a breathtaking view of 9 of the 14 lakes in the area. Nkuringo Walking Safaris can make this possible.

Entebbe Walking Tour (For 3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options

This small-group, half-day tour highlights the vibrant lakeside city of Entebbe and serves as the ideal introduction for first-time visitors.

Tourists get to also visit an Anglican church from the colonial era, meet Ugandan craftspeople at Entebbe Crafts Village, and sample savory Ugandan cuisine like “Rolex” katogo and other street food specialties.

You can also choose to take a stroll through the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or along a public beach by Lake Victoria.

Kampala City Walking Tours (Kampala Walking Tours)

The diversity of the population, the architecture, and the national heritage all reveal the city’s history. You may get a taste of them with a tour company known as Kampala Walking Tours. 

With them, you can trace the development of the city from its traditional worldview and ways of thinking to the global metropolis we see today. 

The Buganda Palace, the torture facilities used by Obote and Amin, and the vibrant and bustling markets can all be visited during city walks and the surrounding areas.

Other places to explore in Kampala include the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs, The Parliament building, Shopping Malls, Hotels and Restaurants, Freedom Square, New & Old Taxi Parks, Namirembe Cathedral, plus a whole lot more. 

Most of these walks are short (3-6 hours) and cost anywhere from $25 to $30. Another tour company called Kampala City and Slum Tours can help with walking tours in Kampala.

Gulu City Walking Tours

With Gulu City Walking Tours you can get the very best of Gulu city. This local tour company known as Gulu City Walking Tours specializes in local tourism. 

They offer community visits, biking tours, trips to cultural sites, traditional dance experiences, religious tours, traditional food experiences, local snacks, visits to monuments, market visits, arts and crafts, and boda boda tour experiences.

Nature Walks in Semuliki (Nkuringo Walking Safari)

The Kirumia Trail in Semuliki National Park is used for nature hikes. The 13 km Kirumia Trail traverses the forest’s interior on its way to the Semuliki River. 

This six to eight-hour guided walking safari is ideal for birders and other nature enthusiasts. It begins at eight in the morning. 

The rare DeBrazza’s monkey inhabits the park’s eastern border, which is followed for 11 kilometers (7.5 miles) to the Semliki River. You can see primates and hot springs on the 8-kilometer Sempaya Nature Trail. 

There is also a 2-4 hour guided trail hike that may be done in the morning or afternoon. These can be organized by Great Adventure Safaris.

Guided Walking Safari Adventures in Bwindi Forest

One of the two areas in East-Central Africa where mountain gorillas reside is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 

The primary walking activity in Bwindi’s hazy jungles is tracking down mountain gorillas, but this ancient African jungle also has amazing hiking paths for an outstanding hiking experience.

Additionally, there is a one-of-a-kind chance to take part in the gorilla habituation experience, an adrenaline hiking activity that entails following a gorilla family for more than 4 hours. 

Nkuringo Walking Safari tourists usually find the five Bwindi-guided hiking trails to be very satisfying when they are not seeing mountain gorillas.

Walking Tours in Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the Mweya Territory, a guided walking safari offers savannah and woodland with breathtaking vistas and fearless warthogs.

Visitors to the southern part of the park can take a stroll along the Ishasha River, where they can see a variety of forest and savanna birds and mammal species. 

This walk also offers the rare chance to get up close and personal with hippos while remaining completely safe on the raised bank above the river.

Conclusion

From visiting the Kasubi Tombs in Buganda to the Obote and Amin torture dungeons to Uganda’s lovely national parks. Walking tours are your greatest option for learning about and experiencing Uganda firsthand.

A lot of the walking tours on our list can be organized by Nkuringo Walking Safari. By taking a walking tour in Uganda, you get the chance to learn more about the country, and that knowledge may also be used to help you plan your vacation.