The 5 Best Boat Trips in Uganda

1.2 Days Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $1,350Our pick

Review this two-day Queen Elizabeth safari from Kampala, with a Kazinga Channel cruise, game drive, meals, lodging, and practical booking advice.

“My husband and I recently returned from a 2 day safari trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We were so happy that Inspire had a 2 day option as we were short on time but wanted to experience a safari and are we glad we did. The tour itself was very organized from pick uRead more”

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2.Entebbe: Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $130

Cruise Lake Victoria from Entebbe to Lwaji Island, visit the equator rock, spot birds and wildlife, and enjoy a sunset boat ride.

“Great trip, starting with a long leisurely boat ride from Nakiwogo on the north side of the Entebbe peninsula, round to the Equator marker. The marker was once on an island but rising lake levels over the past 5 years mean the island has all but vanished and the Equator sign now stands in water. I'd been told at the outset that it would be possible to wade across to the sign but I decided against it as the water was quite choppy on the day, which would have made it tricky both for me and the boat. The funny thing is the sign is apparently actually 20m south of…”

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3.3 days Murchison Falls, Boat cruise and wildlife game viewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,159

Spend three days chasing wildlife, cruising the Nile, and hiking to Murchison Falls, with private transport, meals, and lodging included.

“This is a short but comprehensive tour. Frank was a great guide. He suggested a private boat tour and we requested a night game drive which he happily arranged. Both were additional but reasonably priced and well worth the extra cost. ThRead more”

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4.Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $350

Review of Lake Mburo’s game drive, boat cruise, and Equator stop, with practical advice on value, timing, wildlife, guides, and booking.

“We had an amazing time, made especially special by our driver and guide, Andrew. He was extremely good company, very knowledgeable and struck up an excellent rapport with the children. An incredible experience. Thank you 🙂”

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5.Entebbe: Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Best value

Track Uganda’s rare Shoebill Stork on a small-group canoe tour through Mabamba Swamp from Entebbe, with 200-plus bird species.

“Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, the swamp is beautiful with a huge variety of beautiful birds and the shoebill is truly a sight to behold. Worth every penny”

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