Cheapest Places to Visit in Uganda

Cheapest Places to Visit in Uganda / Cheap Uganda Self Drive

Cheapest Places to Visit in Uganda, Are you organizing a safari in Uganda on a budget and feeling puzzled about what amazing cheap places you can visit? Uganda, also referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” is undeniably many travelers’ dream safari destination and is one of the unmissable places to explore in the African Continent. If you hope to enjoy the beauty of Uganda while on a budget, there are interestingly lots of stunning but cheap places that you can visit without having to break the bank.

For your budget Uganda safaris, you can explore cultural and historical sites, savor mouth-watering cuisines, catch a glimpse of the country’s diverse and awe-inspiring cultures, unwind on the breathtaking beaches of Lake Victoria, party the night away, or even explore some of the wildlife species found in the Protected Areas in Uganda. Therefore, here are some of the cheap places to visit in Uganda;

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park, where visitors can listen to the whispers of the wilderness is the smallest savannah National Park in the country and just a 3-4 hours’ drive from Kampala City. This safari destination lies in the western side of Uganda and is undeniably one of the best cheap places to visit in Uganda. With lots of adventures to enjoy in this National Park like game drives, quad bike rides, bush walks, bird watching, horseback rides, guided walks through the Rubanga forest, and biking tours.

Some of the cheap places to stay in this Park include Eagle’s Nest Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Campsites, Rwakobo Rock, and many others.

Kampala City

 The Capital City of this beautiful country is also the largest commercial City/Town with a stunning African urban setting. Kampala has numerous historical, religious, and cultural sites that include the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, Uganda Museum, Uganda National Mosque (popularly referred to as Gadhafi Mosque), the King’s Palace in Mengo, Bahai Temple, Ndere Cultural Center, the Kabaka’s Lake, and so much more.

Ssese Islands

The Ssese Islands are surrounded by Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater Lake in Africa, and are still pristine, raw, secluded and surprisingly one of the cheap places to explore in Uganda. Bugala is the largest and most visited Island extending about 40 kilometers in length. These Islands are only accessible by ferries/or speedboats and activities to enjoy here include boat tours, relaxation along the tranquil beaches, guided walks through some of the small forests and private islands, sport fishing, horseback rides, sunset cruises, birding tours, and so much more.

Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls is situated in Eastern Uganda, approximately 277 kilometers/6 hours’ drive from Kampala, the Capital of Uganda.  Comprised of 3 stunning waterfalls of varying heights (65 meters, 85 meters, and 100 meters) along the foothills of Mount Elgon, close to the Uganda-Kenya border. Abseiling and rock climbing are the adventurous and most popular activities that you can enjoy in the area. Also, there are opportunities for sprout fishing, undertaking guided walks through the coffee plantations close to Sipi Falls, community tours, or simply relaxing at the Lodges close to the waterfalls.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  Situated about 176 kilometers from Kampala City, the 70-square-kilometer Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is another cheap place to visit in Uganda. Not only is the Sanctuary the only place to see southern white Rhinos in the wild but also a wonderful destination to spot lots of other unique wildlife species. There are currently 41 Rhinos in this Sanctuary (as of September 2023) and Rhino tracking is the main activity here. However, other things to do here include guided bush walks, shoebill tracking tours, birding tours, and canoe rides among others.

Entebbe

Home to Entebbe International Airport, this Town is not only the gateway into the country but also a wonderful destination, with lots of cheap options that include visits to Uganda Wildlife Educational Center, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, beach tours (in Aero, Lido, and White Sand beaches among others), the Uganda Reptile Village, and many others.

Jinja City

Located in Southwestern Uganda along the shores of Lake Victoria, Jinja is home to the source of the Nile River and the “Adventure Capital of East Africa”. Here, activities like Bungee jumping, River surfing, Whitewater rafting, snorkeling, Island tours, cycling tours, horseback rides, sport fishing, jet boating, boat cruises, and many others  undertaken,Cheapest Places to Visit in Uganda

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