Kampala-based · Locally guided
See Uganda the way we know it.
Safaris, great-ape trekking, mountain trails, waterfalls, birding and city walks — every trip in Uganda is planned and guided by people who grew up here.
Local guides
Born and raised in Uganda
Registered company
Walking Explorer African Vacations Ltd
600+ traveller reviews
302 on Tripadvisor · 304 on Viator
Booking & cancellation policy
20% deposit · balance due 7 days before departure
Reach us anytime
WhatsApp +256 756 714 841 · hello@walkingexplorer.com
What Uganda offers
One country. Many ways to see it.
Gorilla forests, open savannah, bird-filled swamps, waterfalls and glacier peaks. Pick what you want to see and we'll tell you straight what fits your days.
Where we'll take you
From city streets to the gorilla forests.
Popular on TripAdvisorKampala Walking City Tours (Women-Guided)
Walk Kampala's streets with local women guides.
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Great for First-Timers1-Day Jinja & River Nile Tour(Women-Guided-Experience)
Rafting and boat trips at the source of the Nile.
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Gorilla TrekkingGreat Apes
An hour with mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
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Three more reasons to plan Uganda properly.
Pictured: shoebill, Mabamba SwampBirding & birdwatching
A country birdwatchers plan trips around.
Shoebill in Mabamba's papyrus (never guaranteed), forest specials in Bwindi and Semuliki, waterbirds by boat on the Kazinga Channel.
Birding tours
Pictured: Margherita Peak, RwenzoriMountain trekking
More mountains than most visitors realise.
The glaciated Rwenzoris, Mount Elgon's caldera, the Virunga volcanoes of Mgahinga and remote Mount Moroto. Planned around your days and fitness, never a promised summit.
Mountain trekking
Pictured: Sipi FallsHiking
Day hikes across the country.
Sipi Falls' cascades, Lake Bunyonyi's terraced hills, Fort Portal's crater lakes and the top of Murchison Falls, with guides who know the trails.
Hiking in UgandaPopular itineraries
Trips travellers ask for most.
A few favourites from our 23 itineraries.
Wildlife Highlight3-Day Murchison Falls Safari
Three days of wildlife, Nile adventures and the spectacular Murchison Falls.
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Popular Choice3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari
Three days of wildlife, crater landscapes and a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.
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Gorilla Trekking3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari
Trek through Bwindi’s ancient forest and encounter Uganda’s mountain gorillas in the wild.
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Best Seller10-Day Uganda Highlights Safari
The full western circuit, primates to savannah.
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Adventure1-Day Jinja: Source of the Nile & Equator Tour
Discover the Source of the Nile, cross the Equator and explore Uganda’s scenic countryside.
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Recommended5-Day Kidepo Valley Safari
Discover Kidepo’s wild savannahs, incredible wildlife and rich Karamojong culture.
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Day trips, gorilla and chimpanzee treks and longer safaris, from 1 to 14 days, all adjustable to your dates.
National parks & destinations
Ten parks. One wild country.
Practical services
Everything around the trip, handled.
Women in tourism
Many of our experiences are led by women guides.
We train, employ and promote women as professional guides in an industry where they've long been underrepresented — and travel with us supports that work directly.
Our commitmentHow it works
Tell us your dates. We handle the rest.
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Message us
On WhatsApp or email — tell us who's travelling and what you'd love to see.
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Get your itinerary
We plan a route, permits, stays and transport around you.
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Travel with us
Meet your guide at Entebbe or in Kampala and go.
Ready to explore Uganda?
Call or WhatsApp +256 756 714 841, or email hello@walkingexplorer.com.