$7,755 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Kampala City Tour
Kampala City Tour
Your 14-day Uganda safari holiday begins with a captivating exploration of Kampala, the vibrant capital city. Embark on a guided city tour, immersing yourself in the bustling streets and diverse cultural landmarks that define this dynamic metropolis. Your tour may include visits to iconic sites such as the Uganda National Mosque, where you can ascend the minaret for panoramic views of the cityscape, and the historic Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that serves as the final resting place of Buganda kings.
Afterward, delve into the heart of Kampala's vibrant cultural scene by visiting local markets like Owino Market or Nakasero Market, where you can interact with vendors and try fresh produce, crafts, and souvenirs. Treat yourself to traditional Ugandan dishes like matooke, luwombo, and rolex at a nearby restaurant. End the day by unwinding at your Kampala accommodation, looking forward to the upcoming adventures on your Ugandan safari trip.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- Cassia Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Jinja – Visit the source of the Nile – explore Jinja town
Transfer to Jinja – Visit the source of the Nile – explore Jinja town
On the second day of your mind-blowing Uganda safaris tour, you will embark on the transfer to Jinja after having breakfast. Jinja is situated in Eastern Uganda and is Uganda’s second-largest industrial capital. You will pass through the eminent Mabira forest and make your first stop in Jinja town for a lunch break.
You will then head out to explore the source of the world’s longest river – the legendary river Nile. Besides boat riding, there are many safari activities to engage in while at the Nile; you can go bungee jumping, kayaking, white water rafting, horseback riding, quad biking, and visiting the Itanda falls.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- The Haven Eco River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kapchorwa – explore the Sipi falls en route
Transfer to Kapchorwa – explore the Sipi falls en route
After having breakfast, your Uganda safaris adventure will continue as you embark on a drive to Kapchorwa district located in the far Eastern region of the country. You will visit Kapchwora’s most outstanding tourist attraction – the Sipi falls, situated on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border. The Sipi falls are a series of 3 waterfalls and are a starting point for many hikes up Mount Elgon.
Later in the early evening, you will embark on a community tour. The area around Sipi is home to the Gishu people – a tribe of indigenous coffee growers. You will tour the coffee plantations and the guides will share with you amusing facts on how coffee is grown, processed, and roasted.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with the locals and see how they go through the daily routine of living – they make the most out of life with the little they have. Your day’s Uganda safaris adventure will end when your guide takes you to your chosen lodging.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park – explore the Nyero rock painting en route
Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park – explore the Nyero rock painting en route
After having breakfast, your Uganda safaris excursion will continue as you embark on a drive to Uganda’s celebrated Kidepo Valley National Park situated in the Karamoja region in North-eastern Uganda. On your way to the park, you will make a brief stop in Kumi district to explore the famous Nyero rock paintings. These peculiar paintings date back to the stone age and are believed to have been in existence before 1250 CE. The intriguing artwork is arched in a three-tiered rock shelter.
After exploring the shelter, you will continue your drive to Kipedo, enjoying the breath-taking beauty of rustic countryside. Although it is Uganda’s most remote national park, Kidepo Valley ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. It is a habitat to an innumerable number of mammals and wildlife species. When you arrive at the park, you will check-in at your choice lodging for the night. Kidepo is a major Uganda safaris destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game drive in Narus Valley – encounter the native Karamojong people
Game drive in Narus Valley – encounter the native Karamojong people
You will begin your day’s Uganda safaris adventure with an early breakfast before heading out for a game drive in the park’s famous Narus valley. A guided game drive through this prized area is your chance to see the; bat-eared Fox, aardwolf, striped hyena, caracal, klipspringer, cheetah, hunting dog, greater and lesser duku, among other carnivores species unique to Kidepo.
The other great mammals to see on your safari experience in Kidepo include; the African elephant, Rothschild’s giraffe, cape buffalo, bushbucks, zebras, Jackson’s hartebeest, and Bushbabies. You will also have a chance to sight the Kidepo and Narus rivers.
After having lunch, you will embark on a cultural trail to the native Karamojong community. Cattle keeping and pastoralism is the life of the Karamojong people. You will see their manyattas – kraals, the grinding stones, the local defense fences, and their cultural dance – edonga, among other things. You will be inspired by their culture and way of life.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – drive to the top of the falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – drive to the top of the falls
Your day’s Uganda safaris activities will begin with a nice breakfast, after which you will depart from Kidepo and drive to Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda’s largest national park and the location of the prized Murchison Falls. The park is located in North-western Uganda and is a habitat to over 76 mammal species and 450 bird species.
Once there, your guide will drive you to the top of the falls. You will see the breath-taking sight of the surging waters squeezing through the rocks and pressing through an 8-meter gorge, before plunging into the great depths below. You can later embark on a guided nature walk before retiring to your accommodation to unwind, enjoy dinner, and have a good night’s rest to be fit for the next day’s fun-filled Uganda safaris adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game drive in the park – boat cruise along the Victoria Nile
Game drive in the park – boat cruise along the Victoria Nile
Your day’s Uganda safaris excursions in Murchison Falls National Park will begin with a game drive at 6:30 am, after having a light breakfast. You will embark on a game drive in one of the park’s famous game viewing tracks; the Albert track, Buligi track or the Victoria track. Also, the area around Nyamsika gorge and its cliffs has a high concentration of game.
You will see various animals including four of the big fives; lions, elephants, leopards, and the cape buffaloes. A safari game drive in Murchison falls is also your chance to spot; the Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribis, grey duikers, Bush bucks, among other wildlife that make their abode in the park.
After having lunch, you will sail upstream to the bottom of the falls along the Victoria Nile, you will spot herds of hippos and crocodiles along the river banks. The boat cruise is also the ideal adventure for the avid birder.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fort Murchison (Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transition from the Murchison Falls National Park to the enchanting Kibale Forest National Park
Transition from the Murchison Falls National Park to the enchanting Kibale Forest National Park
Today, you will leave Murchison Falls National Park for Kibale Forest National Park after a delicious breakfast overlooking the Nile River. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural Uganda, with your guide possibly stopping at local markets or viewpoints for photo opportunities. Get ready for exciting chimpanzee trekking and primate viewing in Kibale Forest National Park.
Upon arrival at your lodge nestled on the fringes of the forest, settle in and relax amidst the tranquil surroundings, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars, reflecting on the day's journey and eagerly anticipating the adventures that await you in Kibale Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park – guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park – guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary
Your day’s Uganda safari excursions in Kibale will begin with the park’s major highlight – chimpanzee trekking. After having breakfast, you will head out to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing from the park authorities after which you will be allocated a chimp community to track.
Chimpanzees live in large communities of about 100 individuals, and a typical tracking experience lasts between 2-6 hours. You will have the opportunity to watch the chimps go about their daily routine; feeding, patrolling, hunting, copulating, as well as playing and breastfeeding for the little ones. Kibale National Park has the highest concentration of chimp population in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – visit the Katwe salt lakes region en route
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – visit the Katwe salt lakes region en route
After having breakfast, you will depart from Kibale and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park to encounter another series of awaiting Uganda safaris adventures. On your way, you will make a brief stop in the crater lakes region – a mass of 10 lakes formed as a result of violent volcanic explosions.
You will specifically explore the famous Katwe crater lake – Uganda’s largest salt mine. The salt miners extract 3 main products; blocks of rock salt, high-quality salt crystals that are normally sold as table salt, and salty mud which is commonly used as salt licks for cattle. After exploring the lake, you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth and arrive there in the early evening.
You can then check-in at an accommodation of your choice, take some time to relax, and then embark on a nocturnal game drive as the night sets in. A nocturnal game drive is your chance to sight elusive creatures like; leopards, hyenas, civets, genets, bush babies, porcupines, and nightjars.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Game drive in Kasenyi plains – boat cruise on Kazinga channel
Game drive in Kasenyi plains – boat cruise on Kazinga channel
Your day’s Uganda safaris excursion will begin with a game drive at 6:30 am after an early breakfast. You will head out to the renowned Kasenyi plains with an experienced game ranger. The plains are a mass of African Savannah known for harboring the largest concentration of game as compared to any other section in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Besides being a habitat to big game and predators, the plains harbor various species of wetland birds.
You will head back to your lodge in the early afternoon to have lunch and a brief rest before going for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel. The launch cruise along the channel is one of the most popular Uganda safaris activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You get to sit back and enjoy the sight of elephants, buffalo, bush bucks, kobs and large herds of hippos on the riverbanks. Occasionally, visitors are able to spot leopards, lions and forest hogs.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Game drive in Ishasha region – transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Game drive in Ishasha region – transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your day’s Uganda safaris adventure will begin with a game drive in Ishasha region. Ishasha is situated in the Southern part of the park and the region is most known for its resident tree-climbing lions. As your guide drives through the region, you will spot the notorious lions languidly stretched out in the tree branches.
The region is dominated by acacia woodlands, scrubland and riparian forest at the banks of the meandering Ishasha river. The wildlife animals in Queen Elizabeth include the various antelope species; kobs, Bushbucks and topis. Hippos, buffaloes, chimps, monkeys and elephants are some of the other animals you will see.
After having lunch, you will embark on a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the home of almost half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable forest – Batwa trail experience
Gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable forest – Batwa trail experience
A Uganda safari trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is incomplete without a gorilla trekking excursion. After having breakfast, you will report at the park headquarters at around 7:30 am. You will be briefed about the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ while on a gorilla trekking excursion. You will then hit the trails with a team of professional guides and trackers.
A typical gorilla trekking excursion lasts between 2 – 8 hours. Hiking through the beaten trails in search of the potent giants is exerting but greatly rewarding. The hours you spend searching through the vast forest are not boring; you get to encounter a variety of mammal, primate, and bird species as well as noteworthy floral and plant life.
Once you encounter a gorilla family, you will spend an hour observing its members; how the domineering male silver-back (head of the family) displays his authority and ability. He huffs, grunts, roars and walks about his territory with an air of authority.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Return to Kampala – end of safari
Return to Kampala – end of safari
You will embark on your return journey after the excursion. If you have time, your guide will make a brief stop at the equator for you to do some experiments, take photos and visit the curio shops in the area.
Once you arrive in Kampala, your guide will drop you at a suitable location or drive you to the airport if you have a flight to catch. This will mark the end of your 14 day mind-blowing Uganda safaris adventure tour across the pearl of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
