ABOUT PACKAGE
When you need to understand why Uganda is called THE PEARL OF AFRICA you need to complete the epic adventure of Uganda by taking both the western route famously for its green rolling hills, lakes, chimps and gorillas. Plenty of game drives can be done in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth national park and Murchison falls. The eastern route is famous for the off the beaten track adventure like the Mighty River Nile that explode in Murchison falls, go wild water rafting on the Nile, relax at the lovely river side lodges in Jinja, look for some cooling off in the highlands of Mountain Elgon. Then Explore further North East, Coffee tour, visit the undiscovered pian upe national park and discover the thrill of pure Isolation in Kidepo's endless Savannah, discover the culture of the karamajongo and the Ik tribe. You can also visit the Tepeth, Dodoth and Turkan. You will surely gain deeper insights into local culture, wildlife and discover hidden treasure of Uganda.
Safari Highlights
Game drives White water rafting Primates tracking Zip lining Cultural encounters Horse back riding Quad biking Sunset cruise Mountain Hiking wildlife scenic views private transport
FULL ITINERARY 20 days 19 nights
DAY - 1
Arrival
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Kampala, dinner and overnight at Grand Global Hotel or lake victoria guest house
DAY - 2
Zip lining in Mabira Forest
Transfer to Jinja via Sezibwa falls, Mabire forest zip lining dinner and overnight at Source of the Nile hotel or Smiles guest house
DAY - 3
In Jinja
In Jinja for optional activities;
- White water rafting
- Visit source of the Nile and sunset cruise.
- Horseback riding along River Nile
- Quad biking and sunset cruise
Dinner and overnight at Source of the Nile hotel or Smiles guest house
DAY - 4
Visit Mbale Town
After breakfast you leave for Mbale Town visit cultural site for bull fighting.
Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort.
DAY - 5
Mountain Elgon Hike
Early morning we leave for Mountain Elgon for one day hike to cool off.
Dinner and overnight at Sipi River lodge or Cassa lodge
DAY - 6
Visit Sipi falls and Pian Upe
Visit Sipi falls, Coffee tour and later transfer to Pianupe wildlife reserve. Dinner and overnight at Kara-tunga guest house.
DAY - 7
Pian Upe
In Pianupe, morning game drive and afternoon in search for wildlife like cheetahs, antelopes, leopards and ostriches with the scenic view of endless savannah plains.Dinner and overnight at Kara-tunga guest house.
DAY - 8
Visit kotido
We transfer to Kotido via Matheniko reserve.Dinner and overnight at Kotido hotel.
DAY - 9
Tribal encounters
Today we visit the largest village for karamonjongo in East Africa and later transfer to kidepo national park. Dinner and overnight at Savannah lodge.
DAY - 10
Visit Kidepo National park
In kidepo national park for the whole day game drives. Dinner and overnight at Savannah lodge.
DAY - 11
To Murchison falls national park
After early breakfast, we shall have a nature walk in the open grasslands of East Kakine and later we transfer to Murchison falls national park. Dinner and overnight at Pakuba safari lodge.
DAY - 12
Murchison falls Game drive
In Murchison falls national park, morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise and hike to the top of the most powerful waterfall in the world. Dinner and overnight at Pakuba safari lodge.
DAY - 13
Visit Kibaale National park
We transfer to Kibaale national park the primate world via the escarpment. Dinner and overnight chimpanzee guest house.
DAY - 14
Chimpanzee trekking
In Kibaale national park for chimpanzee trekking in the morning. Dinner and overnight at chimpanzee guest house.
DAY - 15
Visit Queen Elizabeth national park
We transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park with an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channal. Dinner and overnight at Buffalo Safari lodge.
DAY - 16
Visit Bwindi national park
After the early breakfast, we shall have a crater drive and later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector famous for tree climbing lions. Overnight at Lake Mulehe safari lodge.
DAY - 17
Gorilla tracking
Gorilla tracking day and later transfer to Arcadia cottages at Lake Bunyonyi.
DAY - 18
Visit Lake Mburo national park
Have breakfast before transferring to Lake Mburo national park, overnight at Rwakobo lodge.
DAY - 19
Walking safari
Walking safari in the morning and later transfer to Kampala via the Equator.
DAY - 20
Departure
Departure day depending on the flight time, you can do more shopping before being transferred to the Airport for your home flight.