How to get to Kapchorwa
Kapchorwa is easier to reach than most people expect.
Over the past years, Eastern Uganda’s road network has improved significantly — including the highways from Jinja, Moroto and Mbale.
Here’s how to reach us comfortably:
🚗 1. By Car (Self-Drive)
From Kampala (3,5-5 hours)
Main route:
Kampala → Jinja → Iganga → Tirinyi → Mbale → Sironko → Kapchorwa
We recommend:
• Leaving before 6am to avoid traffic
• Refueling in Mbale
• Driving carefully after Muyembe (mountain climb)
📍 Our first signpost stands 50 meters after Centenary Bank in Kapchorwa Town.
👉 We will send you a live Google Maps pin after booking.
From Mbale (1,5 hours)
Follow:
Mbale → Sironko → Muyembe → Kapchorwa
Simple and fully tarmacked.
From Suam (Kenya border)
Follow the new Suam-Kapchorwa highway directly to town.
Very scenic and fully paved.
From Moroto
Use the route via Nakapiripirit & Pian Upe (freshly tarmacked)
! Don’t take the Ngenge - Atar climb to Kapchorwa when not having a very strong car.
We’re happy to advise depending on your vehicle.
🚌 2. By Public Transport
Daily Time Keeper minibuses operate between Kampala and Kapchorwa.
Departure: Shell Nakawa
Price: approx. 40,000 UGX
Travel time: 5-6 hours
Contact (for booking one day before travel):
+256 772 628 119
We recommend requesting the driver’s phone number for travel day coordination.
✈️ 3. Private Airport Transfer
We arrange safe, comfortable transfers through our trusted partners (for 3+ people) and with our own RAV-4 vehicle (1-2 pax).
Entebbe → Kapchorwa:
170–220 USD (depending on vehicle type)
Perfect for:
• Families
• Groups
• Late arrivals
🚴 4. By Bicycle
Kapchorwa lies along the Uganda Cycling Trail developed by Red Dirt Uganda — a spectacular multi-day mountain route.