Kaynela Farms in Kayunga, Kayunga: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
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A 128-acre agro-tourism farm in Kayunga District with a bird aviary, camel and horse rides, animal feeding and traditional food experiences.
What is Kaynela Farms?
Kaynela Farms is a 128-acre agro-tourism and cultural destination in Kayunga District, about an hour and a half from Kampala. It combines a working farm with a bird aviary, camels, horses, goats and cattle, and runs hands-on experiences: animal feeding, honey harvesting, vegetable picking, milking and traditional cooking.
The farm also hosts food carnivals and harvest events, and day tours include a guided walk through the different zones with lunch often included. Day-tour pricing has been reported at UGX 185,000 for adults and UGX 90,000 for children aged 11 and under, with shorter aviary visits from UGX 50,000.
The farm runs conservation education and sustainable farming demonstrations, and employs staff from the surrounding community.
Kaynela Farms ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (Under 11) | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | UGX 185,000 | UGX 90,000 | Free |
Day tour reported at UGX 185,000 for adults and UGX 90,000 for children aged 11 and under, with shorter aviary visits from UGX 50,000. Confirm what the tour includes when booking.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Book ahead Day tours are by arrangement
- Ask what lunch includes It is often part of the package
- Bring closed shoes The farm tracks are muddy after rain
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Animals and the aviary with an adult |
| 3-5 years | Great | Feeding animals and short walks |
| 6-9 years | Great | Honey harvesting and vegetable picking |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full farm tour and cooking |
| 13+ years | Great | Full agro-tourism programme |
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Key details
- Address
- Kayunga District, about 1.5 hours from Kampala, Kayunga
- Opening hours
- Day tours by booking; confirm current hours
- How long to plan
- Half day to a full day
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book ahead for day tours and group visits
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money on site
What to expect when you visit
Book a day tour in advance, then arrive for a guided walk through the farm zones: the aviary, the livestock sheds, the vegetable gardens and the honey area. Children can feed animals, pick vegetables and try traditional cooking.
Allow most of a day for the full tour, which often includes lunch. Shorter aviary visits are available for families with less time.
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How much is the day tour?
Reported at UGX 185,000 for adults and UGX 90,000 for children 11 and under.
Is lunch included?
Often, but confirm when booking.
How far is Kayunga?
About 1.5 hours from Kampala.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Keep children close around livestock, wash hands after feeding animals and follow the guide around the hives.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Bird aviary, camel and horse rides, animal feeding, honey harvesting, vegetable picking, traditional cooking
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Source of the Nile
- Kampala
- What to bring
- Closed shoes
- sun hat
- insect repellent
- change of clothes
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Kaynela Farms?
- Adults pay UGX 185,000 and children (ages Under 11) pay UGX 90,000. Children under the toddler age enter free. Day tour reported at UGX 185,000 for adults and UGX 90,000 for children aged 11 and under, with shorter aviary visits from UGX 50,000. Confirm what the tour includes when booking.
- What are the Kaynela Farms opening hours?
- Day tours by booking; confirm current hours.
- How long do you need at Kaynela Farms?
- Plan for Half day to a full day.
- What payment methods does Kaynela Farms accept?
- Kaynela Farms accepts Cash and mobile money on site. It does not accept cash.
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