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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and the Source of the Nile
Arrival and the Source of the Nile
After arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your driver-guide and travel east to Jinja, the historic town at the source of the Nile. Settle into the accommodation and rest before taking an included boat trip to the river's source. Later, explore Jinja's colonial-era streets and local craft shops before returning to the hotel. Meals in Jinja are not included.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 30 Wilson
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
A Free Day beside the Nile
A Free Day beside the Nile
Enjoy a free day beside the Nile in Uganda's adventure capital. Choose how to spend the day, from relaxing by the river to optional white-water rafting, kayaking or tubing. These optional activities and meals in Jinja are not included in the tour rate and can be arranged locally. The day offers time to enjoy Jinja's atmosphere at your own pace before returning to the same accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 30 Wilson
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Coffee and Waterfalls at Sipi
Coffee and Waterfalls at Sipi
Travel from Jinja to Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mount Elgon. On arrival, join an included coffee experience and learn how local coffee is grown, harvested and prepared from plant to cup. After lunch, hike through lush countryside to the area's three waterfalls, including the dramatic main cascade, and enjoy sweeping views across eastern Uganda. End the day watching the sunset before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Into Karamoja and Tepeth Culture
Into Karamoja and Tepeth Culture
Leave Sipi Falls for Karamoja, one of Uganda's most distinctive and less-visited regions. Drive through changing landscapes to Moroto and join an included cultural experience with the Tepeth people, one of the area's indigenous communities. Learn about their history, mountain traditions and daily life through respectful local interaction, then return to the safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Moroto
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Journey to Remote Kidepo Valley
Journey to Remote Kidepo Valley
Continue north to remote Kidepo Valley National Park, celebrated for its vast savannahs and sense of wilderness. After checking in at the lodge, take an afternoon game drive in a closed 4x4 Land Cruiser. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and antelopes, with the possibility of lions and other predators. Return to the lodge for dinner surrounded by the park's dramatic landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
A Full Day on Kidepo's Plains
A Full Day on Kidepo's Plains
Spend a full day exploring Kidepo Valley National Park at the best wildlife-viewing times. Begin with an early-morning game drive when animals are active and soft light spreads across the savannah. Return to the lodge for breakfast, rest and lunch, then head back into the park for an afternoon drive through one of Africa's best-preserved ecosystems, home to more than 70 mammal species.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Across Northern Uganda to Murchison
Across Northern Uganda to Murchison
After breakfast, travel across northern Uganda from Kidepo Valley to Murchison Falls National Park. This long but scenic route reveals remote villages and varied landscapes. After lunch, enter the park for an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and the elusive leopard. Continue to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay near the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Wildlife and the Mighty Nile Falls
Wildlife and the Mighty Nile Falls
Start with a dawn game drive across the plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Later, take an included boat cruise on the Nile toward the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. Continue to the top viewpoint, where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge before plunging with immense power. In the late afternoon, travel onward to the accommodation near Masindi.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Rhinos on Foot and Kibale Forest
Rhinos on Foot and Kibale Forest
Begin the day at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with an included walking safari led by specialist rangers. Track southern white rhinos on foot and learn about Uganda's conservation and reintroduction programme while observing these animals at a respectful distance. Afterwards, drive west through changing countryside to the Kibale area, home to Uganda's largest chimpanzee population, and settle in for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth
Enter Kibale National Park for an included chimpanzee-tracking experience in the rainforest. Walk with trained guides along forest trails while looking and listening for habituated chimpanzees and other primates. After the trek and a picnic lunch, continue south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse protected areas, and arrive at the lodge in time to rest and enjoy dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tabingi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a morning game drive, looking for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and big cats. Continue to the historic salt pans and Katwe area to learn about the local landscape and salt-making traditions. After lunch, board an included boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, renowned for hippos, crocodiles and prolific birdlife, before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tabingi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Tree-Climbing Lions to Bwindi
Tree-Climbing Lions to Bwindi
Depart early for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an area known for tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive across the sector and stop for a picnic lunch while continuing the search for wildlife. Afterwards, drive into the forested mountains of southwestern Uganda and arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to mountain gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Mountain Gorilla Tracking
Mountain Gorilla Tracking
Set out with Uganda Wildlife Authority guides for mountain-gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The trek can last from one to eight hours depending on the gorillas' location and forest conditions. Once the group is found, spend one regulated hour observing the gorilla family at close range. The permit is included. Return to the lodge afterwards for rest, dinner and reflection on this exceptional encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Relax beside Lake Bunyonyi
Relax beside Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, travel from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful highland lake framed by terraced hills and views toward the Virunga volcanoes. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the peaceful setting. Optional canoe trips, nature walks and community visits can be arranged at additional cost and are not included in the advertised tour rate.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Birdnest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park after breakfast, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon, explore the park on an included guided walking or cycling safari, offering a different perspective on its zebras, giraffes, antelopes and open landscapes. The activity is conducted with an authorized guide. Return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy the final evening of the safari in a tranquil setting.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mpogo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Final Safari and Return to Entebbe
Final Safari and Return to Entebbe
Take a final early-morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park for one last opportunity to observe Uganda's wildlife. After breakfast, travel toward Entebbe and stop at the equator for lunch and photographs. Reach Entebbe in the afternoon, enjoy dinner and time to rest at Jet Villas before transferring to Entebbe International Airport according to the flight schedule. The tour ends with airport drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
