Here is an example of a travel route to explore Uganda to the fullest and have an intense time seeing African culture and nature.
Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul. ~ Unknown
Take a look at the map and the listed destinations. We explored more the Southern region and didn't visit any Northern parts yet.
ROUTE1:
Entebbe - 2 days
SI feel the African atmosphere in a smaller and more peaceful town and swim in Lake Viktoria.
There is a direct local taxi bus going from Entebbe to Kampala. Just ask for the taxi park at Entebbe, and you will be led to the place where to find this bus. Buy the ticket from the bus driver and sit inside. The bus will drive around till all seats are taken, so it takes time to get started. Other than that, you should reach Kampala in about 1 hour, including traffic.
Cost: approx. 15.000UgS
Kampala - 3 days
You are getting thrown in a busy big city with many people and many things happening.
Same here, to reach Mityana, simply take a taxi bus from the Old Taxi Park. You will see the town written on one of the signs. This drive is a bit longer, about 1.5 hours.
Cost: approx. 8.000UgS
Mityana - 1 day
A tiny town with only locals. Taking it as a stopover to reach the Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark. Going to Fort Portal is not that easy. There might be some connections from Kampala, even though we didn't choose this option this time. A friend took us in his car; the drive takes long, around 4.5 hours, passing by old simple lonely towns.
Cost: fuel approx. 120.000UgS
Fort Portal - 4 days
A starting point for Safaris to the Queen Elizabeth national park. Also an excellent place to party! The transportation back to Kampala is also possible again per private taxi or taxi bus. To get information about the prices and options, ask the locals when you are there.
Kampala - 1 day
Stopover.
Transportation to Jinja is easy but super bumpy. Also, it took us way longer than expected looking at traffic and the waiting time to fill up the seats. Luckily, some annoying salesmen offer drinks or food through the window.
Cost: approx. 12.000UgS
Jinja - 3 days
Action full time to see the wild Nile. A town more adjusted for tourists offering good restaurants and modern coffee shops.
ROUTE 2:
Instead of Queen Elizabeth National park -> visit the Murchisons Fall National park in the North of Lake Albert
Entebbe - 2 days
Starting to feel the African atmosphere in a smaller and more calm town
Kampala - 3 days
Getting thrown in a busy big city with many people and many things happening.
I have no experience with transportation reaching Gulu. Check out the Old Taxi Park, and you should take a bus to this destination. The drive is very long, around 5 hours.
Gulu - Murchisons Fall National park - 3 days
Explore the wildlife with giraffes, antelopes, elephants, lions, and warthogs
Kampala - 1-day Stopover
Jinja 2 days
Adrenaline and action!
Find out more about those cities and Uganda in general and take a look at more detailed posts right here!
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