12 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari
Wildlife Big 5
Murchison Falls National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
River Nile – Mount Elgon – Sipi
Treat yourself to an ultimate 12-day Uganda Safari.
On this trip, you will visit Uganda’s most remote National Park – Kidepo Valley, and Uganda’s biggest National Park – Murchison Falls National Park where you can also encounter Buffaloes, Elephants, Leopards, and Lions among many other animals such as Giraffes and Antelopes.
Further, you are going to visit the Rhino sanctuary, where you will encounter the White Rhinos.
On your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park, you will visit Jinja, where the longest River in Africa begins – the source of the Nile.
After participating in some watersport activities, you will proceed and visit Mount Elgon, where you will have the opportunity to hike to the famous Sipi Waterfalls. You will also have the opportunity to learn everything about Uganda’s best Arabica Coffee, participating in a coffee tour experience.
After visiting Murchison Falls National Park you will travel back to Entebbe, Kampala, or your next destination.
Day 1:
After your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up at the airport and brought to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time you might have a chance to visit the Botanical Gardens in Entebbe for bird watching. You should also have some time to relax after your flight. The following days will be filled with program.
The start of your round trip
Day 2:
After breakfast at the Hotel, you will embark on your journey to Jinja for some watersports activities. You will learn about and explore the source of the River Nile, the longest river in Africa.
The options you have at this place are wild water rafting, Boat tours, Bungee jumping, and different Sightseeing tours. Arrive back at your Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 and Day 4:
After your adventure at the river Nile, you will proceed to Sipi on Mount Elgon.
In Sipi you can visit the famous Sipi Falls. Other activities around the Sipi Waterfalls are Coffee plantation tours, abseiling the Sipi Falls, Rock Climbing, Cave Exploring, Bird watching tours, and others.
We will create the program for you according to your preferences.
Day 5:
This day you will start very early. After checking out at your Lodge you will travel with packed food to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve for an early morning Game Drive, searching for the Cheetahs and other wild animals.
In this wildlife reserve, you can expect to encounter Ostriches, Giraffes, Zebras, and many different Antelopes such as Elans, Jacksons, Waterbucks, and the Roan Antelope, which can be found only in this area.
After the Game Drive, you proceed to Moroto for your dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
In Moroto you have the options to go for a hike on Mt Moroto or participate in a cultural community African-Life-Experience. In the afternoon you will proceed to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 7:
Welcome to Kidepo Valley National Park. This Park is the most remote Park in Uganda. Many tourists love Kidepo the most and return several times to this remote spot.
You will have the whole day for Game Drives, with just short breaks in between and to have lunch. You can expect many different animals and beautiful scenery.
Day 8:
On day 8 you will travel to Murchison Falls National Park. This park is the biggest National Park in Uganda.
After having breakfast you will depart and travel to North-Western Uganda Upon arrival at the Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, you will have dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening relaxing.
Day 9:
The next morning you will be out for an early Game Drive, searching for Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, and many Antelopes.
In the Afternoon you will experience the majestic Murchison Waterfalls with a boat ride to the bottom of the Falls, and a walk at the top of the Waterfalls.
Day 10:
On day 10 you will depart from your Lodge and travel to the Rhino Sanctuary. On your way, you will do a game drive in the southern part of Murchison Falls National Park, where you might spot Chimpanzees and other Monkey species.
After this game drive you will continue to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 11:
This morning you will encounter the White Rhinos and have some time to observe these amazing creatures. After lunch, you will depart and continue with your journey back to Entebbe, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 12:
On this day you will travel to the Mabamba Swamp to see the endangered Shoe Bills. These huge birds are like from another planet. After the boat ride in the swamp and encountering the Shoe Bill, you will get back to your hotel to have lunch and prepare for departure.
Accommodations
Entebbe: ViaVia Entebbe / Anderita Beach Hotel
Jinja: Black Lantern
Sipi: Mise Cave Lodge / Lacam Lodge
Kidepo Valley: Savannah Kidepo Valley Lodge
Murchison Falls NP: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Rhino Sanctuary: Rhino Ranch
Vehicle
You will travel with a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser
Services included
Accommodations as stated in the itinerary
Meals, snacks, and bottled water
4×4 Safari vehicle incl. fuel costs
English speaking driver
Park entry fees, game drives
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Activities mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
Private interests, souvenirs
Activities not included in the itinerary
Visas
Tips, Porters
Laundry services
Contact us
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