Itinerary
Highlights
- Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, seeing the wildlife from close quarters
- Boat trip on the Nile to the Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a gorge and drops 60 meters
- Spectacular wildlife viewing from the boat on the Nile where it reaches the delta into Lake Albert
- Game drives (safaris) on the savannahs of Kidepo Valley National Park, there are more lions than tourists in this remote national park!
- Visit the Karamojong and experience their local way of living.The Karamojong are the 'Maasai' of Uganda.
- Visit the spectacular Sipi Falls, the highest waterfall in East Africa
- See the source of the Nile in Jinja and do some kayaking or rafting
Day 1
Arrival Entebbe
Lake Victoria View Guest House, Half BoardArrive at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to Kampala city. Lake Victoria View Guest House, Half Board
Day 2
Kampala - Jinja
The Haven, Full boardAfter breakfast we drive to Jinja, where we make a walk along the Nile and visit the source of the Nile. We visit local communities to see their rural and local way of living. It is also possible to go for White water-rafting, kayaking, quad biking or horse riding (optional activities). Please let us know if you want to go for rafting. This must be booked in advance (certainly in high season). Included: visit source of the Nile. The Haven, Full board
Day 3
Jinja - Sipi Falls
Sipi River Lodge, Full boardToday we drive to Sipi Falls, a beautiful crater landscape on the slopes of Mount Elgon (4321 m). Make a beautiful walk to the 3 huge waterfalls in the afternoon. This area is known for its stunning panoramas of the Karamoja plains below and nice hanging villages. Sipi Falls is the highest Waterfall in Uganda, the water falls down for 100 meters. Sipi River Lodge, Full board
Day 4
Sipi Falls - Lira
Lilian Towers, Full boardAfter a relaxing morning we drive to Lira. We make a stop at the Nyero Rock Paintings dating back to the iron age. Lira is a nice town with many markets, cafes etc. On our way we make some stops to meet the local people. Included: Nyera Rock Paintings. Lilian Towers, Full board
Day 5-7
Kidepo Valley National Park
Apoka Safari Lodge, Full boardTransfer to Kidepo Valley National Park. Evening relaxation over the fire place. Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the best national parks in Uganda with high chances to see lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large numbers of buffalo. Kidepo is also home to the Somali Ostrich. You will have an opportunity to visit a Karamajong village, a unique cultural experience!Apoka Safari Lodge, Full board
Day 8
Kitgum
Bomah Hotel, Full boardEarly morning game drive as you transfer to Kitgum afterwards. Bomah Hotel, Full board
Day 9-10
Murchison Falls National Park
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Full boardToday we drive to Murchison Falls through the countryside entering the park from the northern part. Sunset relaxation. Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards. A boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls is an ideal platform to see birds and animals coming for a drink or a plunge. Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Full board
Day 11
Budongo Forest
Budongo Forest Eco Lodge, Full boardAfter breakfast we drive south to Budongo Forest. This forest is an interesting jungle with many bird species, primates and chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking in the afternoon. Chimps are our closest relatives. This is an experience you will never forget! Budongo Forest Eco Lodge, Full board
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe / Departure
After breakfast and relaxation, proceed to the Airport. Optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on our way if time allows. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the white Rhino.