7 Days Uganda Safari Experience

Activities                                                                

• Top of the falls
• Game drives
• Boat cruise
• Karamajong Culture Experience
• Hiking Sipi falls
• Visit the Source of the Nile
• White water rafting

Tour highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park-Top of the falls-Boat Cruise-Evening game drive

Day 2: Morning game drive-Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Day 3: Morning game drive-Transfer to Kotido

Day 4: Karamajong Culture Experience-Transfer to Moroto

Day 5: Transfer to Kapchorwa-Hiking Sipi Falls

Day 6: Transfer to Jinja-Visit the Source of the Nile

Day 7: White Water Rafting-Transfer back to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park-Top of the falls-Boat Cruise-Evening game drive

After your morning breakfast, you will be picked by your driver, thereafter start your journey to the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park. This is generally Uganda’s largest national park with lots of natural wonders. As you enter the park, you will start with your first activity which is a walk to the top of the falls. Here, the Nile makes its way through a narrow gorge making a thunderous sound pouring downstream in the Victoria Nile. This place is good for memorable pictures and taking in the sounds and sights, so be ready to take as many photos here and videos for memories to take back home. Later you will check in your lodge for lunch, as you prepare for another activity in the afternoon.

Later you will head for an afternoon boat cruise and while on the cruise, you will be able to view different water animals. Some of these include; crocodiles, hippos and other animals at the banks of the river as they quench their thirst; like elephants and water bucks. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls and when you reach here, you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks to enjoy while on this adventurous 3 hour’s boat cruise. After this activity, you will go for an evening game drive across the savannah, following different tracks in the park as you look out for different animals. During this game drive, animals to come across include; Lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, Jackson’s hartebeest, spotted hyenas, giraffes, jackals, leopards, etc. Later you will check in your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Tourist Cottages

Day 2: Morning game drive-Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

After your breakfast, you will go for another Game drive in the morning which will be a great time as you look out for various animal species that you might have missed out the previous day. Some of these include; buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, not forgetting a number of bird species. After the game drive, you will set off to Kidepo Valley National Park, arriving late evening.

Accommodation

• Apoka Rest Camp

Day 3: Morning game drive-Transfer to Kotido

You will have your early morning breakfast, thereafter embark on a leisurely game drive through the park. Here, you will search for lions, leopards, buffalos, cheetahs, ostrich, zebras, and giraffe among others that roam the expanses of this magical park. Later, set off to Kotido District, have lunch and then head to your place of accommodation for check in. In the evening you can decide to visit the town, buy some souvenirs like the Karamajong wrappers or decide to rest as you prepare for the next days’ activity.

Accommodation

• Diocesian Guest House

Day 4: Karamajong Cultural Experience-Transfer to Moroto

After breakfast, you will head straight to Nakaperemuru village for an insight into the karamojong culture. This basically one of the most unique and preserved cultures in Uganda; starting from their manyattas, cultural practices and dances. Therefore, feel free to participate in the traditional dances and their daily activities. Also feel free to buy some souvenirs, take photos and videos with these interesting people to take back home for memories. Later you will proceed to Moroto and check in direct to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Obama Guest House

Day 5: Transfer to Kapchorwa-Hiking Sipi Falls  

After your morning breakfast, you will transfer to Kapchorwa where you will go for hiking to the Sipi falls. While here, you enjoy the views of the beautiful scenery of Mt. Elgon and the low land plains. A series of the three waterfalls is formed by the Sipi River as it cascades downhill from the upper slopes of Mount Elgon into the Kyoga Basin. Later you will check in your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Terrace Inn

Day 6: Transfer to Jinja-Visit the Source of the Nile  

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Jinja, have lunch then head straight for a boat ride to the Source of the Nile. In fact, this is where the Nile starts its journey into the Mediterranean Sea traversing various countries along the way. When you take a boat ride to the source of the Nile, it is one of the best experiences ever, getting addressed by the beautiful nature views. Bird lovers are in for a treat as the area is rich with lots of water birds such as cormorants, herons, kingfishers, pelicans and more. Enjoy plenty of picture moments and videos to take back home for remembrance. Later check in your lodge for an overnight stay.

Accommodation

• The Mansion Hotel

Day 7: White Water Rafting-Transfer back to Kampala

After having your breakfast, you will join other rafting members and the staff for briefing and later, start off your journey to the Nile River for the white-water rafting. This basically offers rafters the thrill and excitement since this activity doesn’t need any experience. Afterwards, you will have lunch and then start off your journey back to Kampala.

End of safari