Uganda Uncovered

This adventure delves beyond the usual. Explore the rugged Kidepo Valley, encounter the unique Karamojong culture, and witness the thundering Murchison Falls. Finally, trek through Bwindi's dense rainforests for a life-changing encounter with majestic gorillas. End with a taste of local life at a cattle-keeping homestead.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be received by our representative and assisted through emigrations formalities. Afterwards, you shall be driven to your accommodation only 15 minutes from the airport.

Accommodation | The Boma Hotel | Hotel NO.5

Day 2 | Kidepo Valley National Park

You will be transferred to Kajjansi airstrip for your 2-hours flight to Kidepo valley national park. You will be received by our guide and transferred to the lodge. Evening game drive in the park.

Accommodation | Adere Safari Lodge | Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 3 | All Day Game Drive – Hotsprings
You will have full day private game drive in the park with our guide. You will also take the hour-long drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs through some magnificent landscapes. At the springs, you will take a walk around the area. You will search the expansive plains for ostriches and secretary birds.

Accommodation | Adere Safari Lodge | Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 4 | Nature Walk – Karimojong Community Tour

Have a guided walk in the park to view animals this morning. In the evening, you will wholly immerse yourself in the typical Karamojong culture with the Lorukul Cultural Group located just outside the Park.

Accommodation | Adere Safari Lodge | Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 5 | Fly to Murchison Falls National Park

Take a 1-hour flight to Murchison falls national park. Upon arrival in the park, you will be received by our safari guide. Drive to the top of falls for a brief to the top of the thunderous Murchison falls on the way to your accommodation.

Accommodation | Twiga Safari Lodge | Nile Safari Lodge

Day 6 | Game Drive & Boat Ride

A game drive is an opportunity to view some of the 76 mammals’ species and 451 birds’ species found in the park. After lunch, you will go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile. Afterwards you shall return to your accommodation.

Accommodation | Twiga Safari Lodge | Nile Safari Lodge

Day 7 | Kibale Forest National Park

Take a 6-hour long drive to Kibale forest. Stop for photography at the rift valley escarpment and tea plantations. Check in at your accommodation in the evening and relax.

Accommodation | Turaco Treetops | Volcanoes Kibale Lodge

Day 8 | Chimpanzee Tracking – Bigodi Swamp Walk

Tracking starts with briefing at 8am and lasts for 3 hours. You will walk with informative rangers and have an hour to observe and photograph the chimps as they forage in the jungle. In the evening, you will have a guided walk in Bigodi swamp for birding.

Accommodation | Turaco Treetops | Volcanoes Kibale Lodge

Day 9 | Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive for 2-hour to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, have a game drive in search of the abundant wildlife. Check in at your lodge later and relax.

Accommodation | Elephant Plains Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Day 10 | Game Drive & Boat Ride

Set off early morning for a game drive in the park. Look out for numerous animals in Kasenyi plains. In the afternoon you will enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Accommodation | Elephant Plains Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Day 11 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Ishasha sector in Southern Queen Elizabeth national park for a game drive in search of tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, drive further to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in at your lodge later and relax.

Accommodation | Engagi Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 12 | Gorilla Trekking

Follow trails in the thick jungle of Bwindi with informative ranger guides until you find the Gorillas. You have an hour to observe, photograph and record the Gorillas. In the evening, engage in a community tour and experience the life of the natives.

Accommodation | Engagi Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 13 | Lake Mburo National Park

Drive through the beautiful Kigezi highlands to Lake Mburo – the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks. Enjoy a game drive on your way to your lodge.

Accommodation | Kigambira Safari Lodge | Mihingo Lodge

Day 14 | Relax and cattle keeping home visit

This day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the ambience of your lodge. In the evening, you will visit a cattle-keeping homestead where you will participate in milking, churning and making butter the traditional way.

Day 15 | Nature Walk – Departure

This morning you will have a walking safari in the park. Walks begin at 7am and take two – three hours. You will return to the lodge to refresh and have breakfast. Thereafter, start your journey back to Entebbe airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in for your outbound flight to your next destination.

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