Frank Tours Uganda

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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

Arrive in Entebbe

Arrive in Entebbe

You will be picked up from Entebbe Airport by your tour guide and then transferred to Via Via Entebbe for an overnight stay. The drive to the hotel is only 15 minutes from Entebbe International Airport. The hotel is set in a quiet neighborhood and has a very good view of Lake Victoria.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
  • Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Jinja

Transfer to Jinja

After breakfast, we drive to Jinja and you can change money in Kampala along the way. If you like adventure, this is the place to be. Jinja is a fun place in Uganda and you can do all kinds of exciting things like quad biking, white-water canoeing, mountain biking, family rafting, horseback riding and so much more. You can also decide to relax instead, as Jinja is a good place to hang out.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Nile Porch
  • Mid-range lodge located at Bujagali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to Sipi Falls

Transfer to Sipi Falls

After breakfast, a drive through the eastern part of Uganda takes you to beautiful Sipi Falls on a plateau 1,800m above sea level.

The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), and is surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. You will stay in a wonderful lodge from where you have beautiful views over one of the waterfalls.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Home of Friends
  • Budget guest house located near Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Activities at Sipi Falls

Activities at Sipi Falls

Prepare yourself for a beautiful day in paradise. After breakfast, you can choose to go on a 3-hour drive or a hike through the region (for the real adventurers). A local guide accompanies you on your hike to explain flora, fauna, and culture.

Whichever option you choose, you can be certain that you will pass many picturesque waterfalls, plantations, and caves. The local villagers will be sure to greet you with "Jambo!" and beaming smiles.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Home of Friends
  • Budget guest house located near Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer to Moroto Town

Transfer to Moroto Town

Today we leave Jinja and drive to Moroto. This is one of the longer drives where we will have beautiful scenery of the country through the Pian Upe Game Reserve. You cannot compare this landscape to any other part of the country. You will arrive in Moroto in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a short walk in the city and can have a sundowner at a local bar, enjoying the stories from your local guide. You will stay for 2 nights at Karamoja Safari Camp.

Main Destination:
Moroto (Town)
Accommodation:
Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Visit the Villages Through Moroto

Visit the Villages Through Moroto

After breakfast, you will take a boda boda tour accompanied by a local guide. These are riders on motorbikes from Moroto town. Using this transport supports the community and is also a nice way to see the villages since you travel through areas that you can't access by car. The village tour will take about 3 hours. When you return, you can have lunch at a local restaurant and then go for a walk in the town and visit the market. Later, you return to Karamoja Safari Camp for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Moroto (Town)
Accommodation:
Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to Kidepo

Transfer to Kidepo

Today, after an early breakfast, you drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. You will arrive in the afternoon and go for an afternoon safari in the park. It's not only one of the best parks in Africa but is also a very famous park for its scenery and wildlife. Overnight will be at Kidepo Savannah Lodge where you will stay for 3 nights.

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
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Safari in the Park

Safari in the Park

After an early breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive to search for lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes among the many other wildlife in the park. Kidepo is famous for its lions that like to climb rocks and trees as well. It also has very beautiful scenery that you cannot compare with any other park in Uganda. You will return for lunch and then later in the afternoon, you will go on another game drive. Overnight will be at Kidepo Savannah Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Nature Walk and Game Drive

Nature Walk and Game Drive

After breakfast, you will go on a nature walk through the park for about 2 hours with an armed ranger. He will guide you and tell you about the park and also about the birds, wildlife, shrubs, and flora among many others. You will then return to the lodge to have lunch and relax and later go on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight will be at Kidpeo Savannah Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Game Drive and Transfer to Gulu Town

Game Drive and Transfer to Gulu Town

Today you can choose to either sleep in or go on yet another game drive to search for more wildlife you might have missed. You will return for an early lunch and then later drive to Gulu town. It's a small nice town where you can go for a late-evening walk. Overnight will be at Churchill Courts for 1 night.

Main Destination:
Gulu (City)
Accommodation:
Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Gulu (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

This morning after an early breakfast, you will drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge. Later, you will go for an afternoon safari. The park is not only the biggest in Uganda but it's also a very famous park and has a diversity of wildlife such as giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and lots of different kinds of antelopes among many others. Dinner and overnight will be at Paraa Safari Lodge for 2 nights.

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
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Game Drive, Boat Safari and Hike Waterfalls

Game Drive, Boat Safari and Hike Waterfalls

Today, you will have an early breakfast and then go on an early morning safari in the park. You will return to the lodge for a break, have lunch and then go on a 2-hour boat ride along the River Nile that takes you to the bottom of the waterfalls. You can expect to see Nile crocodiles, elephants coming to drink water, birds like African fish eagles, pied kingfishers, goliath herons, and red-throated bee-eaters among many others. You will then do a 1-hour hike to the top of the falls where you will meet your guide and then return to Paraa Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Paraa Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 13

Transfer to Kibale Forest

Transfer to Kibale Forest

After an early breakfast, you will take the first ferry at 7 am and set off for a long drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch en-route to the park (we recommend you try out a local restaurant). The drive is very scenic with lots of green tea plantations. You will arrive at Kibale Forest Camp late in the afternoon and stay for 1 night.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 14

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will go on the chimpanzee trekking for about 3 to 4 hours. This is the best time to do the trekking since they are normally active in the morning. You will then return to have lunch and continue your drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for 3 hours. You will proceed to The Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight for 2 nights.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 15

Game Drive and Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel

Game Drive and Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel

After an early breakfast, you will go into the park to do lion trekking. This is a project carried out by the park authority in order to compensate the people that lose their livestock, especially cattle to the lions. It takes about 3 hours. You will also see other wildlife such as elephants, buffalos, lots of Uganda kobs, and many other animals. You will drive to the Tembo Canteen for lunch and later do a boat safari for 2 hours along the Kazinga Channel. Return to The Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 16

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha to Search for Tree-Climbing Lions

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha to Search for Tree-Climbing Lions

After breakfast, you will continue your drive to Ishasha in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions. On the 2-hour game drive, you can expect to see elephant, buffalo, topi, Uganda kob, and a lot more. Later, drive through the beautiful scenery to Bwindi Forest, also known as the "Switzerland of Africa". The views are breathtaking as you get the feel and excitement to trek the mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight will be at Ride 4 A Woman for 2 nights.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 17

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking

Have an early breakfast and then head out for Africa’s most coveted travel adventure - mountain gorilla trekking in the thick jungles of the impenetrable Bwindi rainforest. You will carry a packed lunch and at least 2 liters of water per person. After the trekking, return to the lodge for a brief relaxation period before going out again for the Batwa tradition (1 to 2 hours). Visit the famous pygmies that previously inhabited Bwindi Forest.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 18

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch en-route and arrive at the Rwakobo Lodge in the afternoon. You can go for an afternoon nature walk accompanied by an experienced armed ranger. This opportunity should not be missed. From footprints and animal droppings, the ranger will tell you which animal has left it and how long ago. It is exciting to approach the wildlife at such close range. Return to the lodge for dinner and your 1-night stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Show more
LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 19

Game Drive and Transfer to Nkima Forest Lodge

Game Drive and Transfer to Nkima Forest Lodge

Track to Kazuma lookout point with a stunning view over 6 of the 12 lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. On your way, you will see most of the animal species that live in the park (antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, topis, reedbucks, bush pigs, small genet cats, endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, vervet monkeys, crocodiles, hippos, baboons, and even the shy eland or the rare klipspringer antelopes, which only live on rocky outcrops). Drive to Nkima Forest Lodge with a stop at the equator for lunch and shopping on the way. Overnight at Nkima Forest Lodge.

Main Destination:
Mabamba Swamp (Area)
Accommodation:
Nkima Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located Mabamba Swamp (Area)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 20

Canoe Ride in Mabamba Swamp and Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Departure

Canoe Ride in Mabamba Swamp and Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Departure

This morning, after an early breakfast, you will go on a canoe to search for the shoebill stork in Mabamba Swamp. You can also expect to see kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, grey-crowned cranes, and African jacanas among other birds. It is a beautiful swamp with many flowering water lilies. Arrive in Entebbe town in time for lunch. You will have a day room at Via Via Entebbe and have dinner before continuing to the airport to be in time for your departure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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