Kuzuri Escapades Tours and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival and hotel transfer (Kampala)

Arrival and hotel transfer (Kampala)

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver/guide who will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have a chance to relax at the hotel or enjoy optional activities around Entebbe, such as a visit to the Lake Victoria shoreline, Botanical Gardens, or a city tour.

Later, you will check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Kampala City Tour

Kampala City Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, you will begin a guided Kampala city tour, exploring the vibrant capital city of Uganda, known as the “City of Seven Hills.” Your tour will take you to some of Kampala’s most important historical, cultural, and religious landmarks.

You will visit the Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the traditional burial grounds of the Buganda kings, followed by a visit to the Uganda Museum to learn about Uganda’s rich history, culture, and traditions. Continue to the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, one of Uganda’s most significant religious sites, and explore the bustling Owino Market for a taste of local life and culture.

Later, you will visit the Ndere Cultural Centre for an exciting cultural experience featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling (depending on schedule). In the evening, return to your hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Jinja city (Adventure Capital)

Transfer to Jinja city (Adventure Capital)

After a morning breakfast, you'll meet our driver and drive to Jinja, approximately 2–3 hours from Kampala via Mabira Forest. You'll make a roadside stop at Namawojjolo to enjoy the famous roasted chicken, then continue past large tea and sugarcane plantations with beautiful scenic views. Upon reaching the magnificent River Nile, you proceed to your accommodation, relax by the riverside, and enjoy a beautiful sunset with a barbecue.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Buyala Bliss Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located less than 1hr drive from Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Jinja City Sightseeing & Nile Exploration

Jinja City Sightseeing & Nile Exploration

You visit the Source of the Nile for a gentle boat ride and an easy Nile adventure, followed by a picnic and a leisurely walk. Kids will enjoy the riverboat rides and scenic picnic time.
You'll enjoy tubing and a family float on the Nile, which is fun and safe for children in the calm sections. For those who like the adreneline can try out white Nile rafting.
Optional visit to the Uganda Railway Museum or the Cultural Research Centre Museum – Jinja for short cultural stops.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Buyala Bliss Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located less than 1hr drive from Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer To Kapchorwa Sipi Falls

Transfer To Kapchorwa Sipi Falls

After breakfast, you will depart Jinja and travel eastwards towards the beautiful Sipi Falls in the foothills of Mount Elgon. The scenic journey takes you through Uganda’s countryside, passing through small towns, farmlands, and breathtaking landscapes. You will make a stop over for lunch before proceeding to your journey

Upon arrival at Sipi Falls, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with spectacular views of the three waterfalls and the surrounding coffee-growing hills. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge or take an optional short nature walk around the falls.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge as you prepare for the next day’s adventures, including the famous Sipi Falls hike and coffee experience.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Sipi Heritage Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Moroto Town and the Karamjongo Community

Moroto Town and the Karamjongo Community

In the morning, after breakfast, you'll enjoy optional sightseeing. You'll take a guided Sipi Falls tour to explore the three waterfalls, enjoy panoramic views, and experience a local coffee tour with tasting. After lunch in Kapchorwa, you proceed to Moroto Town. Visit the Karamoja Cultural Museum to learn about the history, tools, music, and lifestyle of the Karamojong people. You explore traditional Manyattas through guided community visits, where you will see how homesteads are built, learn about cattle culture, traditional dress, local dances, and storytelling.

You'll discover Matheniko Wildlife Reserve, near Moroto, home to zebras, antelopes, ostriches, and hyenas, with rocky landscapes and fewer tourists, making it perfect for a peaceful game drive.
You visit local markets for traditional beads, handmade crafts, and fresh local foods. In the evening, you'll enjoy local dishes such as Ngakine (sorghum bread) and roasted goat for an authentic Karamoja food experience.

Main Destination:
Mount Moroto
Accommodation:
Ecorete Place Hotel
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mt Moroto
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Moroto Town and drive northwards towards Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Uganda’s most remote and spectacular wilderness areas. The journey takes you through the rugged landscapes of Karamoja, offering beautiful views of mountains, vast savannah plains, and traditional homesteads of the Karamojong people.

Along the way, you may have opportunities to enjoy scenic stopovers and observe the unique culture and way of life of the local communities. As you approach Kidepo, the landscape changes into dramatic wilderness with open plains surrounded by mountain ranges.

Upon arrival at the park, you will check in at your lodge and, depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive in search of wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and other savannah species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, ready for the next day’s exciting wildlife experiences.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)
High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Explore Kidepo Valley National Park

Explore Kidepo Valley National Park

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a day of exploring the Kidepo National Park, Uganda’s most remote and one of its most scenic wilderness areas. Begin with a morning game drive through the Narus Valley, one of the best areas for wildlife viewing. You will have the chance to spot large herds of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, leopards (if lucky), and many bird species. The valley’s permanent water sources attract abundant wildlife, making it a perfect location for photography and game viewing.

After lunch and relaxation at the lodge, continue with an afternoon game drive exploring the Kidepo Valley and surrounding areas. You may visit the seasonal Kidepo River, enjoy the stunning views of the rugged landscapes, and experience the untouched beauty of the park.

You may also choose to visit a Karamojong community to learn about their traditional lifestyle, cultural practices, and unique way of life.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Kidepo Valley and begin your journey to Murchison Falls which is a long journey about 8 hours drive, Uganda’s largest national park and home to the powerful Murchison Falls where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream.

The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Uganda, passing through remote villages, farmlands, and changing landscapes as you move from the Karamoja region towards the Albertine Rift Valley. Enjoy the beautiful countryside views and possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Upon arrival at Murchison Falls, check in at your lodge and relax simply unwind while taking in the peaceful surroundings of the park.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LeopardOccasional
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, you will set out for an exciting morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Explore the park’s vast savannah plains in search of abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, and a variety of bird species. The morning hours offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing as animals are most active.

After lunch and some relaxation, you will enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers a unique view of the Nile ecosystem, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds along the riverbanks. The highlight of the trip is reaching the base of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Travel to Fort Portal

Travel to Fort Portal

After breakfast, you will check out and depart Murchison Falls National Park for Fort Portal Town, the tourism capital of Uganda. The journey takes you through the beautiful countryside of western Uganda, passing through rural communities, farmlands, and scenic landscapes with views of the Rwenzori Mountains as you approach Fort Portal.

Enjoy a scenic drive with a stopover for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Fort Portal, check in at your hotel and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short city tour or visit nearby attractions such as the Tooro Kingdom Palace, tea plantations, or crater lakes viewpoints.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Fort Portal as you prepare for the next day’s exploration of the region’s natural wonders.

Main Destination:
Fort Portal (Town)
Accommodation:
Nyaika Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Fort Portal (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Fort Portal Town and drive southwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park about 2-3 hours drive, one of Uganda’s most popular and diverse wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda, with beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains, tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities along the way.

Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before embarking on an optional afternoon game drive through the park’s savannah plains. You may spot wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, Uganda kobs, and possibly lions and leopards.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Boat cruise- morning game drive

Boat cruise- morning game drive

After an early breakfast, you will head out for an exciting morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park. The early morning hours provide excellent opportunities to spot animals as they are most active. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, and a variety of bird species.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading to the Kazinga Channel for an unforgettable afternoon boat cruise. The cruise offers spectacular views of one of Uganda’s most famous waterways, connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Along the banks of the channel, you will see large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Lake katwe visit - lake bunyonyi

Lake katwe visit - lake bunyonyi

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for a visit to Lake Katwe, a historic salt mining area located within the Queen Elizabeth region. Here, you will experience the traditional salt extraction process and learn about the local communities whose livelihoods depend on salt production. Enjoy views of the crater landscape and learn about the cultural and economic importance of this unique activity.

After, continue your journey towards Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful and scenic lakes, surrounded by rolling green hills and dotted with numerous islands. The drive takes you through the stunning landscapes of southwestern Uganda, with opportunities to enjoy views of terraced hills, local villages, and countryside scenery.

Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi in time for lunch, check in at your lodge and relax while enjoying the peaceful lakeside atmosphere. You may take an optional boat ride, canoe excursion, or simply enjoy the spectacular sunset views over the lake.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Transfer back to kampala (entebbe)

Transfer back to kampala (entebbe)

After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi and begin your journey back to Kampala. Enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills and countryside landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing through local communities, farmlands, and small towns along the way.

En route, you will make a stop at the Equator Crossing at Kayabwe for memorable photos, a chance to stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and experience the famous water experiment demonstrating the effects of the Equator. You may also visit the craft shops for locally made souvenirs.

Continue with your journey to Kampala, arriving in the evening. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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