Escape to Uganda Safari
16 days—Escape to Uganda Safari
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Safari summary
The 16 Day Uganda safari highlight is a magical journey into the isolated jungles of East Africa where you should expect an experience like no other; the journey starts and ends in Kampala/ Entebbe on this safari you will be able to trek Golden Monkeys, chimpanzees, enjoy boat cruises, game drives and cultural experiences. This Safari is designed to allow every traveler to have a chance to spend time in the wilderness.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Hiking | trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer from Kampala to Pian Upe
The day begins with a drive from Kampala to Pian Upe Game Reserve for an evening game drive and sleepover. The journey will take us through beautiful countryside and scenic landscapes, as we pass through small villages and lush greenery. As we arrive at Pian Upe Game Reserve, we will have the opportunity to explore the magnificent wildlife that calls this reserve home. The evening game drive will provide us with the chance to see a variety of animals in their natural habitat.
Pian Upe Bandas
Early Morning game drive
The day starts with early morning game drive in the beautiful Pian Upe Game Reserve. We will have the chance to spot a variety of more wildlife in their natural habitat, including elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. After we will continue our journey to Moroto. We will visit the manyattas of the Karimojong people, traditional homesteads made of clay and grass. This experience will offer us valuable insight into the customs and way of life of the Karimojong.
Seven Ranges Hotel
Homestay with the Tapeth Community
After breakfast we drive you to the nearby Tapeth community. The drive will not only be a scenic journey through the beautiful countryside, but also a great way to connect with nature and appreciate the local way of life. Upon arrival, we will be welcomed by the villagers. This cultural exchange will allow us experience their way of life in a meaningful and authentic way. All the evening, we will participate in various traditional activities, such as singing, storytelling, and dancing.
Seven Ranges Hotel
Breakfast with the Tapeth
The morning will start with the Tapeth community breakfast ritual, where you can connect with locals and enjoy a delicious meal. After you will be driven back to the Lodge for relaxation. You can choose to take a village walk, exploring the local surroundings and learning about the communities. This will allow you to fully appreciate the unique experiences and cultural immersion that the trip has to offer. Take this opportunity to prepare yourself for the exciting adventures that lie ahead.
Seven Ranges Hotel
Transfer from Moroto to Sipi Falls
Sipi Falls offers a breathtaking blend of adventure and cultural immersion. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Elgon, the area features a trio of cascading waterfalls, with the tallest plunging 100 meters into the lush valley below. Visitors embark on a scenic hike through verdant coffee plantations and local villages, culminating in an exhilarating abseiling experience down the cliffs beside the falls. Besides the falls you will be taken through local arabica coffee processing.
Sipi Valley Resort
Transfer to Jinja city
After exploring the majestic waterfalls and coffee plantations in Kapchorwa, you can embark on a roughly 3.5-hour drive southwest to Jinja. The route winds through lush farmlands, rolling hills, and vibrant towns like Mbale, offering glimpses of rural life and the dramatic backdrop of Mount Elgon. Upon arrival, you transition from the serene highlands to the adrenaline-pumping activities along the River Nile, such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and boat rides to the Nile’s source.
Jinja Nile Resort Hotel
White Water Rafting
White water rafting in Jinja, Uganda, is an electrifying adventure that takes you plunging through the mighty rapids of the River Nile, right at its source. Jinja offers world-class rafting experiences with Grade 3 to Grade 5 rapids, making it perfect for both beginners and thrill-seekers. Guided by expert instructors, rafters navigate a series of powerful waves, whirlpools, and drops including iconic rapids like the itanda falls all surrounded by lush riverbanks with birdlife and monkeys.
Jinja Nile Resort Hotel
Visit Jinja city
Jinja City, nestled on the northern shores of Lake Victoria in eastern Uganda, is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and adventure. Known as the "the adventure capital city" Jinja is famed for being the source of the River Nile. The city offers a rich colonial heritage and colorful markets. Beyond the thrills, Jinja invites you to explore its historic architecture, local craft markets, and cultural landmarks like the Kyabazinga Royal Palace.
Jinja Nile Resort Hotel
Transfer to Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
The journey from Jinja to Murchison Falls National Park is a captivating road journey that takes you through the heart of Uganda while offering glimpses of rural life, roadside markets, and lush landscapes. As you approach the park, the scenery transforms into expansive savannahs and tropical forests, hinting at the wildlife haven ahead.
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Game Drive Safari And Boat Safari
Murchison Falls
A game drive and boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park offers a thrilling and immersive wildlife experience. The game drive, typically conducted in the early morning or late afternoon, takes you across the park’s northern savannah plains where you can spot a rich variety of animals. While during the boat cruise on the Mighty Nile, you will spot a variety of wild life, aquatic animals like hippos and Nile crocodiles plus various bird species like Kingfishers and the rare shoebill stork.
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Visit Top of The Falls
Murchison Falls
Visiting the top of Murchison Falls is a breathtaking and sensory-rich experience that brings you face-to-face with the raw power of nature. After a scenic cruise along the Nile. At the summit, you're rewarded with a dramatic view of the world’s most powerful waterfall, where the mighty Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 45 meters into the Devil’s Cauldron below.
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Kibale
The transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park is a scenic and enriching journey through Uganda’s diverse landscapes, departing from the savannahs and riverine beauty of Murchison. . As you approach Fort Portal, the gateway to Kibale, the terrain becomes greener and more forested, offering glimpses of the Rwenzori Mountains on clear days. That shows you that your almost to the home to the highest concentration of chimpanzees in East Africa (Kibale National Park)
Bweza Safari Lodge
Chimpanzee Trekking
Kibale
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park is an exhilarating and intimate wildlife experience, offering visitors the rare chance to observe our closest relatives in their natural rainforest habitat. Home to over 1,500 chimpanzees, the most intelligent primates in East Africa. The trek begins with a morning briefing at the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre, followed by a guided hike through the lush forest, where you may also encounter other primates like red colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
Bweza Safari Lodge
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
The transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park is a picturesque journey through the heart of western Uganda, by road over a distance of about 110 kilometers. As you leave the dense rainforests of Kibale, you travel through the scenic Kasenda Crater Lake region, with its rolling hills, tea plantations, and occasional views of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. The landscape gradually shifts from lush forest to open savannah as you approach Queen Elizabeth National Park, most visited national park.
Enshama Game Lodge
Game drive and boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth
A game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most thrilling safari experiences, offering close encounters with a wide array of wildlife across the park’s diverse landscapes. Conducted in 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs and guided by expert rangers, game drives typically explore the Kasenyi Plains, Mweya Peninsula, and the Ishasha Sector. Visitors can expect to see elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, lions, leopards, and rare climbing lions.
Enshama Game Lodge
Transfer back to Kampala
The transfer to Kampala is a scenic and rewarding road journey of approximately 377 kilometers by road. As you leave the savannah plains and wildlife-rich landscapes of the park, the route winds through Mbarara, depending on your chosen path, offering views of tea plantations and crater lakes. Along the way, you can make cultural and photographic stops, such as at the Equator line in Kayabwe or the Igongo Cultural Centre near Mbarara. And that marks the end of our safari.
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