Unforgetable safari in Uganda
8 days—Unforgetable safari in Uganda
$3300-3600 USD
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Safari summary
On this 8-day tour you will visit Jinja, the second biggest town in Uganda after Kampala. It is here that you will find the source of the Nile, Bujagali falls plus a couple of industries. Jinja is situated on the Northern shore of the large Lake Victoria just above the impressive Ripon falls. You will visit the Ssezibwa Falls, a scenic and cultural site for the Baganda people.
You will also visit the Mabira Forest to see primates. Come explore Africa with us.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Jinja
You will be picked up in Kampala and travel to Jinja,. Jinja is situated on the Northern shore of Lake Victoria just above the impressive Ripon falls. It is here that you will find the source of the Nile River, the Bujagali Falls where you will go for a relaxing boat cruise on the beautiful Nile. After the boat rise you will visit a scenic and cultural site for the Baganda people, the Ssezibwa Falls and also stop by the Mabira Forest for primates,zip lining and nature walk.
Mbale
After breakfast you will check-out and embark on an exciting white water rafting trip. You will choose from the different levels of experience to go rafting at one of the finest places for water rafting. You may also choose to go kayaking. After your morning rafting trip you will grab a quick lunch and then take off on an afternoon boat cruise. After the cruise you will drive to Mbale. Upon arrival you will check-in at Casa Sipi Falls Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
casa sipi falls logde
Sipi Falls
After an early breakfast you will take off on an early morning hike to Sipi Falls where there are 3 main waterfalls you will visit. This hike is well worth the effort as it will provide a great visit of beautiful scenery. After the hike you will come back to the hotel for lunch and then visit the local coffee farms and households. You will learn about the entire process of how coffee moves from the farm to the cup.
4 – Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast you will check-out and head north to the world renowned Kidepo Valley National Park. There will be a brief stopover to enjoy the scenery along the winding road. You will stop for a hot lunch and then continue on to Kidepo Valley National Park; passing through Soroti Town and Kaabong. Bordered on both sides by mountains, Kidepo Valley National Park offers an abundance of wildlife especially big cats, buffalo, ostriches, zebra, and a variety of birds.
Apoka lodge
5 – Kidepo Valley National Park
You will rise very early for a sunrise game drive where you will catch the wildlife at their most active. You will return to the lodge for breakfast and then embark on a long game drive where you will spot tree-climbing lion, cheetah, ostrich, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and buffalo. You will also have the chance to take a short hike that will give you a magnificent view of the flat unending landscape. Birding is also another activity available since the park has hundreds of bird species.
Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast you will check-out and hit the road for the most beautiful protected area in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park. You will make a stopover in Gulu Town for lunch and then continue on to the park; entering through the Tangi Gate. You will visit the magnificent falls where you will enjoy and marvel at the mighty Nile River being forced through a seven meter crevice; thundering 45 meters below in a series of cascades that can be viewed at different viewpoints.
heritage safari lodge
Murchison Falls National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the bridge and cross the Nile to the northern sector of the park and start your game drive towards the Delta area, you will have a chance to see wildlife includes giraffe, elephant, hartebeest, lion, warthog, kob, jackal, waterbuck, monkey and leopard among others. There are also a variety of Savannah woodland birds to be seen. In the early afternoon, you will go back to the lodge, relax, have lunch and later go for a boat cruise on the Nile.
heritage safari lodge
Kampala
After breakfast you will check-out and begin your drive back to Kampala. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your designated hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. This is where your safari will end.
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