Explore Uganda's Hidden Secrets.

22 Days | 21 Nights

  • Safari Overview
  • Day by Day
Safari Overview

Ground breaking travel and extraordinary experiences. Push the boundaries of conventional travel experiences and reach some of Uganda´s most remote places on this dynamic adventure. For travellers who want to see the best of Uganda; this 22-days adventurous journey takes you into the depths of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas, thrills of Big 5 game viewing, Uganda’s fascinating cultural heritage among others. Experience some of Uganda’s best highlights and view its exceptional wildlife on this safari adventure

Day by Day
Day 1
Arrival - Transfer To Jinja
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our company representative who will greet and assist with anything that you might require before setting off for your Safari. Depart Entebbe heading to the Eastern part of Uganda to Jinja town – home of the mighty River Nile. Jinja town is famously known as the Adventure Capital of East Africa for her long list of adrenaline activities that include white water rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking & horseback riding among others. Here the Nile River begins its journey from Lake Victoria all the way up to the Mediterranean Sea.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
The Haven River Lodge
Day 2
Relaxation/Source of the Nile Tour
Today morning you can choose to relax at your hotel or optionally indulge in activities around Jinja town. In the afternoon you get to visit the spot at which the world’s longest river makes its way to the Mediterranean Sea Optional Activities in Jinja 1. A horseback safari (USD 60 for 2 hours / USD 80 for 3 hours 2. Quad-biking (USD 55 for 1 hour / USD 85 for 2 hours) 3. Sun downer Cruise on the Nile ($45 for 2hours) 4. A day of white water rafting ($140/ $160) 5. A day of white water kayaking on the river ($95/ $125) 6. A visit to Jinja market 7. A Village walk
Main Destination:
Accommodation
The Haven River Lodge
Day 3
To Sipi Falls-Hike Sipi Falls
Today you will head to Kapchorwa, home to the beautiful Sipi Falls, on a plateau 1800m above sea level. Enjoy amazing views of a series of tall waterfalls all plunging in cascades along the lower slopes of Mt Elgon. The Sipi Falls area is particularly famous for locally grown Bugisu Arabica coffee. The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. You will go on a 3-hour hike to the bottom of one of the falls. A local guide accompanies you on your hike to explain flora, fauna and culture. Be certain that you'll pass many picturesque waterfalls, plantations and caves. Local villagers will often greet you with ‘Jambo!’ and beaming smiles.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Sipi River Lodge
Day 4
Game Drive Pian Upe - To Moroto
Transfer to Moroto. En route have a visit to Pian Upe Game Reserve. The Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is a conservation area in the Karamoja sub region of northeastern Uganda. It is the second largest conservation protected area in Uganda. Most of the reserve is covered by undisturbed grassland and wooded grassland giving you clear views of the reserve alongside its inhabitants. Be sure to see populations of plain zebra, common eland and Grants gazelle. Get to enjoy the beautiful scenery endowed in this Game Reserve. Not many include the Pian Upe experience on their safari list so be sure to enjoy the reserve all to yourself appreciating the beauty that nature comes with. Proceed to Moroto for overnight and refreshment
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Karamoja Safari Lodge (Kara- Tunga)
Day 5
Nature Walk - Life in a Karamojong Village, Night in the Kraal
Embark on a community/cultural excursion that brings you into direct contact with Karamajong tribe. Sun Africa Expeditions strives to be an innovative leader in the industry and takes its responsibility by bringing you to places where no one else will go. One of these examples is Karamoja - an arid area in north eastern Uganda inhabited by the Karamajong. These cattle-herding natives are related to the Maasai in Kenya in their dress, language, and ways of life. ***Best Experience *** You will get to visit a manyatta- the traditional home of the Karamajong. Karamajong people are not so used to interacting with tourists, so before beginning the visit we will share basic guidelines about how to avoid cultural interference. This will ensure a sustainable tourism model that does not corrupt local traditions and ways of life. *****The Best Diverse Culture Of Uganda***** Life in the village: Immerse yourself inKarimojong culture. The afternoon is spent participating traditional games, daily activities as preparing staple foods, harvesting, beading, learning, dance, how to shoot bow and arrow and traditional friendly wrestling, & *******Night in the kraal %****** Experience typical Karimojong pastoral life by sleeping a night with the animals and shepherds in the Kraal. Help bringing the cows to the kraal, share stories around the campfire, play games with the warriors and learn how all about nomadic life
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Karamoja Safari Lodge (Kara- Tunga)
Day 6
Nakapelimoru Village/To Kidepo N.P
Indulge in a cultural excursion in Nakapelimoru village known as the largest traditional village in East Africa and home to the Jié clan of Karamojong. after meet with culture we ,proceed to Kidepo National Park - the most wild, pristine and un-tamed National park in Uganda. The park has some of the most amazing scenery in the country with over 80 species of mammals, several of which are only found in this park. A game drive through this beautiful park is likely to lead you to animal species like; cheetahs, striped hyenas, caracal, lions, elephants, leopards, warthogs, ostriches, buffaloes, giraffes and over 465 birds species. For many people this is the most beautiful park of Uganda. Here you will find almost no tourists leaving you free to enjoy the park and its unique combination of wildlife without distraction
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Kidepo Savannah lodge
Day 7
Morning & Evening Game Drive
On a game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park you will find zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and leopards. This is also the only place in Uganda where you can find the cheetah and ostrich besides Pian Upe Game Reserve. Kidepo is famous for its lions relaxing on the rocks - a scene which may remind you of a certain Disney film. You might even be very lucky to spot a leopard or cheetah! Besides the 4x4 safaris you can also take a bush walk in the park with an armed ranger.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Kidepo Savannah lodge
Day 8
Nature Walk - To Murchison Falls N.P
In the afternoon, you will indulge in a nature walk in Kidepo N.P, one of the parks in Uganda where it’s possible to go for a walking safari with an experienced ranger. This opportunity should not be missed. From footprints and animal droppings, the ranger will be able to tell you which animal has left and how long ago. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such close range. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls is Uganda's best highlight with exceptional wildlife and landscapes. The meandering Victoria Nile and the dramatic Murchison Falls neatly bisecting Uganda's largest park, you'd expect a wide range of animals at Murchison Falls and you'd be right. It's a stunning habitat for wildlife and it’s where to go in Uganda for classic big game species
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Pakuba Lodge
Day 9
Boat Cruise to the Nile Delta & Bottom of the Falls- Top of the Falls
A morning trip to the Lake Albert Delta is a must for any bird and wildlife enthusiast. The Victoria Nile delta, a 20km voyage downstream from Paraa, is home to rare wetland birds including shoebill and papyrus endemic species. In the afternoon, a 3hour Boat Cruise along the Victoria Nile will lead you to the base of the Murchison Falls. Along the way, you will be able to view a wide variety of birds and wildlife; numerous hippos, elephants and crocodiles, as well as breathtaking scenery. At the bottom See where the world's longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Pakuba Lodge
Day 10
Game Drive, Chimps in Budongo - To Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, you head out on an early game drive while the animals are the most active since it’s not yet so bright and temperatures are cooler. This is the best time to spot wild animals. A drive through the park brings you eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom: elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelope and many tropical birds. They are all there in Murchison Falls National Park You later head for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo forest. Budongo Forest offers an extremely rich biodiversity including 24 species of small mammals, 9 species of primates and 280 butterflies. It is also the natural habitat of more than 600 chimpanzees. Other primates that can be observed are the Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Red-tailed Monkeys, Blue Monkeys and Grey-cheeked Mangabeys
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Amuka safari Lodge
Day 11
Rhino Trekking -To Hoima City Of Oil
Today you trek rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary- this Rhino reserve is a true success story of the revival of rhinoceros after the extreme poaching that killed the last rhino in Uganda in 1982. Doing this guided trek gets you “up close and personal” to these special animals that are among “Africa’s Big five.” and later proceed to Hoima
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Bugoma Jungle Lodge
Day 12
To Kibale-Bigodi Nature Walk.
Today morning, you will begin your journey to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive through this lush green countryside is scenic. On arrival at Kibale forest; you will enter a completely different world… some serious monkey business! Although you are here specifically to track Chimps, the forest is home to at least 12Primate species including: the Red Tailed Monkey, Olive Baboon, Black and White Colobus plus Blue Monkeys. The bird life in the forest is also prolific and includes the beautiful Great Blue Turaco. If you are very lucky, you may even catch a Glimpse of the meandering herd of Forest Elephant. In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a nature excursion. Your swamp walk (1- 2 hours) will take you through grassland and some beautiful scenery. It is usual to spot 3 or 4 different primate species during this walk through the highlight is catching a glimpse of the Great Blue Turaco bird!
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Chimpanzee Lodge
Day 13
Chimp Trekking -Transfer Queen Elizabeth N.P
In the morning your chimpanzee tracking excursion will commence. During the excursion, your ranger will point out the other species living in the forest, including birds, flora and fauna Of course; the stars of the show are chimpanzees and nine other species of primate. Smaller than their gorilla cousins but no less charming, intelligent or expressive, chimp families can cover vast distances and the trek in Kibale forest to find them will be filled with all sorts of enchanting encounters ------After Chimpanzee Tracking------ Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park- the oldest& second largest National Park in Uganda, is located at the base of the massive Rwenzori Mountains, adjacent to lakes Edward& George, covered by Savannah plains that provide an abundance of Game viewing like; Elephants that trumpet when you get too close, lazy Leopards laying in the sun, abundant Gazelle and buck, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos and others.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Ihamba Lodge
Day 14
Lion Tracking & Boat Cruise Kazinga Channel
Get up close to wild African fauna on this is rewarding adventure- Lion Tracking, This unique experience allows visitors to actively participate in monitoring some of the lions in the park, using locator devices you will learn habituation calls, as well as monitoring weather, surroundings and behaviors The results are added to researchers’ databases, contributing valuable information to the overall understanding of wildlife ecology - and helping to conserve this wonderful ecosystem. This will as well give you a 95% chance to see the Predators such Lions and Leopards The number of people on each outing is limited in order to reduce stress on the animals and to increase the quality of the experience for visitors. In Afternoon Take Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel In the afternoon, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel- a natural channel which connects Lake Edward to Lake George. View Buffaloes, Elephants, Waterbucks, Crocodiles and the highest concentration of Hippos plus a variety of colourful species of Water birds like Crested Eagles, Pelicans and Cormorants – an Amazing diverse collection of the African animal Kingdom which comes to the waterhole to drink or bathe. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Ihamba Lodge
Day 15
Transfer To Ishasha with Full day Safari
Head out for a morning game drive in time to see the sun rise. You will search for all the wildlife in the park; Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, Warthog, etc. You will proceed out to the beautiful wilderness of Ishasha plains that are a part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. If you’re lucky, a game drive through the open savannah of Acacia on the edge of the Albertine Rift valley will enable you view ‘Tree climbing Lions’ and other wild animals.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Enjojo Lodge
Day 16
To Bwindi with Community Walk
Today you transfer to Bwindi National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. You’ll proceed through the breath taking; ever green mountain country - deep to the south-western part of Uganda; close to the borders of Rwanda. You will see a great country-side of bamboo forest and have great views of landscape. In the afternoon, you will have a community walk around the Buhoma region in Bwindi impenetrable forest. This walk gives you a chance to learn about the day to day life of the local people who live near the forest. The Pigmies. Enjoy the weather of bwindi that most Ugandans will say its cold while its summer in Europe. You later check into your hotel,
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Mucha River Lodge
Day 17
Gorilla Trekking!!!
Today is the big day… Prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare Mountain Gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. You will be required to wake up early in the morning then be led to the visitor’s reception center for a briefing about the park. You are allocated guides before heading into the forest in search of Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts of both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees - the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The Gorillas you will track belong to one of habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the Gorillas’ habitat. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Mucha River Lodge
Day 18
Canoeing on Lake Mutanda Experience.
Canoeing on Lake Mutanda, near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is a popular activity offering a unique perspective of the lake's beauty and local culture. explore the lake's islands, observe traditional fishing methods, and even visit a Mutanda Cultural Island which is among 18 Islands but the only one where people are living. This experience is so enhanced more on morning hours of the day. The Scenic beauty of Lake Mutanda with Volcanoes almost like falling at your side in water. All your Paddles through crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush green landscapes and unique bird species will be rewarding. Discover the charm of the various islands dotted across the lake, some of which are ancient cultural sites or home to unique wildlife. Observe or participate in traditional fishing practices, experience local life along the shores, and possibly visit a cultural village.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Mucha River Lodge
Day 19
To Lake Mburo National Park with Night Game Drive
You’ll bid farewell to this beautiful land characterized by terraced hills of cultivation, Coffee &Tea plantations, Lakes and ever green beautiful scenery as you make your way to Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo is the only Ugandan national park (besides to Kidepo Valley NP) which is home to zebra, eland and impala as well as an abundance of other wildlife like Giraffes, Bush bucks, Warthogs, Uganda Kob, Oribi, Topi, Buffaloes, Water bucks, Baboons, Monkeys and 300 Bird species in the papyrus swamp land- not to mention the lake itself, which is teeming with hippos and crocodiles. On arrival at Lake Mburo N.P vicinity, you’ll check into your lodge, refresh and relax. Late in the evening, embark on a night Game drive. A night drive experience is completely different from a day safari - a whole new world of animal species (nocturnal) awaits you! It gives you a different perspective of the park and wildlife. See how the guides find the smallest of creatures from Chameleons to the elusive Leopard. The dark night sky and the slight unknown get your heart pounding. A powerful spotlight on an open safari vehicle ensures great views and lots of animal encounters in the dark African Bush. During a night game drive watch an amazing sunset before heading out, once twilight sets in it is often considered the best time to continue looking for African wildlife. Your ranger will share expert knowledge and information about each nocturnal species and their behavior What to take with you on a night game Drive • Neutral colored clothing, long sleeved shirts • Sun block or sunscreen (as the afternoon is still intense) • Insect repellent • Special medication if needed • Jersey or light jacket and hat
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Kigarama Lodge
Day 20
Full Day Lake Mburo Experience
Lake Mburo national park is one of Uganda’s smallest parks, but certainly not to be underestimated. There is no better way to savor this beautiful natural reserve and experience its serene atmosphere and wildlife than while on a walking or horseback safari. The wildlife and bird species is prolific. In the morning, you will indulge in a game drive in this beautiful park. In the afternoon, you will indulge in a nature walk in the park. Lake Mburo N.P. is one of the parks in Uganda where it’s possible to go for a walking safari with an experienced ranger. This opportunity should not be missed. From footprints and animal droppings, the ranger will be able to tell you which animal has left and how long ago. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such close range.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
Kigarama Lodge
Day 21
Wildness Walk & Transfer To Entebbe
wake up with unique activity to go on a guided walking safari, a feature not found in other Ugandan national parks. Its best way to have chance to explore the park's diverse wildlife and scenery on foot while you come closer to most of parks wildlife including Rothchild Giraffes, Zebras, Impalas, Erlands, and most of Bird species that these beautiful has got.
Main Destination:
Accommodation
2 Friends
Day 22
Departure Back Home
Depending on the time of your departure flight and how you feel, you can simply relax or explore the town of Entebbe before departing to the airport from where you’ll catch your flight homewards • Visiting the Zoo • Behind the Scenes Activity (Feeding animals at the zoo) • Visiting Ngamba Chimpanzee Island • Visit the Botanical Gardens • Sundowner Cruise on Lake Victoria • Cheese & wine tasting Sun downer Cruise on Lake Victoria • Cruises on Lake Victoria (Motorized canoe Boat) • Viewing the Shoebill Bird in Mabamba swamp This marks the end of an adventurous trip- ****"ADVENTURE FOR MEMORIES"***
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