Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Uganda
Arrival in Uganda
Our driver will meet you and transport you to your hotel for a relaxing stay. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel, taking advantage of the excellent services provided by this hotel. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but in the evening we will pick you up and show you around the city, followed by some of Africa's unique cultural dances at the Ndere Cultural Centre.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Victoria View Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Source of River Nile Boat trip
Source of River Nile Boat trip
After breakfast, transfer to Jinja, known as the adrenaline capital of East Africa. This city is known for extreme fun adventures as well as the famous starting point of the World's Longest River. At this location, you will enjoy a boat ride to the Zero Mile point where the Nile begins its remarkable journey, followed by a quad bike ride along the river banks exploring small villages and exploding rapids and water falls.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
-
Jinja Backpackers
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sipi falls tour & Abseiling
Sipi falls tour & Abseiling
Begin the day with breakfast and then take a scenic drive to Kapchorwa Sipi Falls, which has three main waterfalls that you will visit. These falls are well worth the effort because they provide a great vista of beautiful scenery and you can enjoy abseiling these majestic falls and an ancient cave tour.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Safari in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Safari in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Transfer to the Pian Upe wildlife reserve after breakfast. It is approximately 3-4 hours' drive from Sipi falls in the Kapchowra district, which is located on the foothills of Mount Elgon. En route, stop for lunch in one of the nearby towns. Proceed to the reserve and connect for an evening game drive before returning to your lodging for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Hunters Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Kidepo
Transfer to Kidepo
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and depart for Kidepo Valley National Park. The park is located in northern Uganda, about 5-6 hours' drive from Kampala. The drive is breathtaking, with stunning views of the countryside as you approach the Karamoja region. Lunch will be served en route to your lodge, where you will check in and refresh. Kidepo National Park is breathtakingly beautiful, with breathtaking views of the mountains and hills. Join us for an evening game drive in Narus Valley to see elephants, zebras, buffaloes, and other animals. Return to the lodge for dinner and a night's rest.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
Start your day with an early game drive through the wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park, where you will be astounded by the diversity of wildlife that inhabits the plains and the Narus valley as a whole. If you did not pack a lunch box, return to the lodge in time for lunch before continuing on a game drive to the South Sudan border, where you will visit the hot springs before returning to your lodge on a sunset game drive. Among the mammals seen on this day's game drive are lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, bush babies, wildebeests, water bucks, and many more, not to mention a variety of birds, butterflies, and the park's lush flora all year.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Budget Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Check out of the lodge as well as enjoy an enroute game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park before continuing on to Murchison Falls National Park for lunch. Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest and oldest park, and it is famous for housing the world's most powerful waterfall. This is Uganda's most popular savanna park. When you arrive at the park later in the evening, you will check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. A park that is always green throughout the year.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Game Drive & Boat trip on River Nile
Game Drive & Boat trip on River Nile
Today we enjoy a half day game drive in northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise on River Nile towards the bottom of the falls where after you will hike to the top of the falls while your driver will be waiting for you on the other side to drive you back to the hotel. Murchison falls is the largest game park in Uganda and is blessed with huge numbers of wildlife among which Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos etc. can be sighted grazing in the savannah.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today we will take a picturesque route through the Rift Valley while enjoying spectacular views of Lake Albert and beautiful little villages. The trip lasts 5 hours and may be tiring but incredible views of the farmlands and the lush green countryside that is typical of Uganda will keep you relaxed. Because you've been travelling with a packed lunch, you'll have a short stop at Fort Portal and enjoy or have lunch at the nearest restaurant and later drive to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Start the day with early breakfast and prepare to meet our cousins in the wild. It is recommended that you carry enough drinking water and in case you opt to go for chimpanzee habituation rather than tracking, a packed lunch will be a better option. Our tour begins with a briefing where a ranger gives you rules and regulations for encounters with chimpanzees, birds and monkeys. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a community tour that will take you through the small communities, swamps and farms. The locals here will teach you how to make craft, herbal medicine and you will have the opportunity to taste some of the finest locally made coffee, gins and beers. Nevertheless, the highlight of these walks is the transition to see at least five different species of monkeys and catch a glimpse of the blue turaco.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today we will start the day with an early breakfast and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is the second largest game park in Uganda and is strategically nestled at the foothills of Mountain Rwenzori. It is also blessed with a number of beautiful crater lakes and an abundance of wildlife. It also gets its name from the Queen of England who visited it twice.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
-
The Bush Lodge (Tent)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat trip
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat trip
Today we will have an early breakfast and prepare for another exciting safari in Queen Elizabeth's Kasenyi sector. It is known for its dense acacia forest and tree climbing lions, as well as the possibility of seeing leopards, buffalo, and hyenas. If you enjoy birds, this area has salty crater lakes where you can see flamingos during the day.
Following lunch, you will go on a boat safari through the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Albert. There are more hippos here than anywhere else, as well as herds of buffalos rushing to drink at the gorge's edge. It's amazing to see how the crocodiles in this area coexist with the other animals.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Game drive & Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Game drive & Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park
After a crisp chilled breakfast is served, we will drive for 2 hours south to Isasha “Home of the Tree Climbing Lions”. On arrival, we will check into the lodge, drop our luggage and have lunch served at this lodge surrounded by acacia forests, lush vegetation with palm trees dancing and waving to the winds and birds singing sweetly.
While lion cubs are known for climbing trees worldwide, Isasha adult lions are exceptional! They choose to spend most of their free time chilling on the branches along with their cubs producing one of the most spectacular moments for photographers
Later transfer transfer to your Lodge in Bwindi forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Africa's most diverse rainforest, the home and the best place for gorilla trekking in the world due to their large numbers and accessibility.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Gorilla Trekking & Relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking & Relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Get ready for an encounter with one of the gentle giants that is the highlight of any trip to Uganda for many! The restaurant serves a cup of coffee in the morning. Drive to the point of briefing, but do not forget to bring drinking water and packed lunch from the hotel.
Get a porter at the briefing point; select a walking stick if you haven't carried any special items and follow the instructions. Join the rest of the group with your guide and enter this thick forest in search of the gentle giants
Return to the briefing point and receive your gorilla trekking certificate in recognition of such a great achievement. Remember gorilla trekking is a bragging right since not so many people in the world have come face to face with these amazing creatures. Then drive off to your hotel or Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
-
Hawk's Eye Lodge Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer to Airport
Transfer to Airport
You'll have an early morning start and drive to the airport with a lunch break at the Equator at Kayabwe along the Kampala-Masaka Highway. The drive takes between 7 to 9 hours but will leave you refreshed with beautiful scenery. When we finally arrive at the Equator, you can take some cool pictures and buy amazing souvenirs at one of the craft shops at this place with African outfits, paintings and sculptures.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
