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Kampala to Fort Portal via Bwindi: 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 7-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 7-day plan · best time to go.

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7
days
750 km
distance
16.2 h
in transit
12
curated stops

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Day 1 Kampala

3 curated stops
Transit
0h18
Finish
~10:50
Temperature
17.5°C–25.4°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.0h
07:30
Kasubi tombs read more map ↗
Witness reconstructed royal tombs central to Buganda's heritage.
50 min · Kampala
08:30
Uganda National Mosque read more map ↗
Admire grand architecture with panoramic city views from the minaret.
50 min · Kampala · USh 20,000 to go inside and up the minaret with a guide
10:00
Uganda Museum read more map ↗
Discover Uganda's rich history from the stone age to today.
50 min · Kampala · Entrance: USh 5,000 (Ugandans), 10,000 (residents), 15,000 (non-Ugandans) - May 2019 (price listed 2019)
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Already 2 · ABC Plaza
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Day 2 Around Kampala

3 curated stops
Transit
0h14
Finish
~10:20
Temperature
17.5°C–25.4°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.0h
07:30
Namirembe Cathedral read more map ↗
Spot city views from this historic Anglican cathedral's grounds.
50 min · Kampala
08:30
Lubiri buganda.com read more map ↗
Stand near the historic royal compound of the Kabaka, now reconstructed.
50 min · Kampala
09:30
Independence Monument read more map ↗
Feel the weight of history at this symbolic landmark.
50 min · Kampala
Overnight here
e.g. Already 2 · ABC Plaza
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Day 3 Lake Mburo

1 curated stops
Transit
3h47
Finish
~12:50
Temperature
15.5°C–25.5°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
12.0h
11:20
Lake Mburo search map ↗
Enjoy serene waters and savannah landscapes teeming with wildlife.
90 min · Lake Mburo
Overnight here
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Day 4 Bwindi

0 curated stops
Transit
4h26
Finish
~12:00
Temperature
13.0°C–24.6°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
11.9h
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A travel day: the road is the point today. No curated stops on this leg.
Overnight here
e.g. Karungi Camp · The Gorilla Resort
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Day 5 Around Bwindi

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~15:30
Temperature
13.0°C–24.6°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
11.9h
07:30
Bwindi search map ↗
Experience the thrill of mountain gorillas in their lush forest home.
480 min · Bwindi
needs booking ahead: permit, timed entry or a guide details
Overnight here
e.g. Karungi Camp · The Gorilla Resort
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Day 6 Queen Elizabeth

1 curated stops
Transit
4h14
Finish
~13:45
Temperature
17.1°C–26.5°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.0h
11:45
Queen Elizabeth search map ↗
Discover diverse ecosystems from lakeside to volcanic fields.
120 min · Queen Elizabeth
Overnight here
e.g. Albertine Lodge
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Day 7 Fort Portal

2 curated stops
Transit
3h11
Finish
~13:25
Temperature
15.3°C–24.4°C
Rainy days
~14
Daylight
12.0h
09:30
Kibale National Park read more map ↗
Explore lush evergreen rainforests teeming with diverse wildlife and vibrant birdlife.
50 min · Fort Portal
11:35
Tooro Botanical Gardens search map ↗
Explore native species in a peaceful garden setting.
50 min · Fort Portal · Entry USh 20,000, includes guided tour
open: Open daily 8:30AM-6PM
12:25
Sweet Aromas Bakery search
Savor sweet cakes with aromatic coffee or tea.
60 min · Fort Portal · Cakes from USh 2000 (price listed 2000)
open: 9AM-9pPM

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