Charming Murchison to Untamed Kidepo Safari

Activities

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, You’ll be met by our Adroa Senior guide and driver to your hotel.

Depending on your time of arrival, we can either have a boat ride on great Lake Victoria near Entebbe or take a city tour of the Capital Kampala. 

A boat ride to the prehistoric Shoebill stork bird is another option too (Optional)

Included: Airport transfer, Boat or Kampala Tour
Optional: Shoebill Stork Visit (50$)

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Cycad guest House (BB)

Medium Budget:
Lake Heights hotel (BB)

High Budget:
Hotel no.5 (BB).

Activities

We will begin our journey to Murchison Falls National Park this morning after breakfast. The River Nile divides the park into a dry savannah and a verdant jungle, making it one of Uganda’s most picturesque national parks. Many kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, primates, and other animals call this incredible ecosystem home.

At Masindi, we’ll stop for a hearty meal at a place called Kabalega Dinners.

We will proceed to the park entrance following lunch for our first mini safari, where we will drive up to the waterfalls, where the Nile flows through a narrow 7-meter path to create one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Return to the hotel later for dinner and rest.

Included: Drive on top of waterfalls, Safari

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Chobe Lodge (FB)

Luxury upgrade:
Nile Safari lodge (FB)

Activities

We will proceed on a game drive or safari after breakfast so that we can get a feel of the animals and the scenery of this lovely park.

On a good day, it’s possible to observe lions, elephants, giraffes, herds of buffalo, hyenas, antelopes, and several bird species.

Later, return for lunch at the lodge before making your way to the River Nile’s mooring area for a boat cruise with the beautiful sunset and waterfall backdrop.

Animals playing, cooling down, and cleansing themselves while lounging near this aquatic wonderland may be seen during the boat ride. When we get to the bottom of one of the largest waterfalls in the world, the entire Nile flows through an expansive gorge that is 7 meters wide.

We will go on a mini safari as we head back to the hotel where we will rest and dine.

Included: Safari, Boat cruise

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Chobe Lodge (FB)

Luxury upgrade:
Nile Safari lodge (FB)

Activities

As Dawn comes, we will have our breakfast and start our Journey towards Kidepo National Park.

We’ll have a quick lunch in Gulu, and if there’s time, we’ll also visit the enchanted Aruu Falls. After which, we’ll continue on our journey to the national park.

Arrival at the hotel to relax and Unwind will be later in the evening.

Dinner and rest.

Included: Visit Aruu Falls

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Banda UWA (BB)
Upgrade: Kara – Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari lodge (FB)

Upgrade  Luxury:
Apoka Safari Lodge (FB)

Activities

Today, after breakfast we will have a Safari/ Game viewing drive. 

Kidepo is famous for Lions and elephants as well as massive herds of Buffalos. Other animals you can see are Cheetahs, leopards, aardwolf, caracal, mountain reedbuck, Guenther’s dik-dik.

After lunch and relaxation, we will have a second game drive for more wildlife.

Then head back to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Included: Morning and afternoon game drive.

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Banda UWA (BB)
Upgrade: Kara – Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari lodge (FB)

Upgrade  Luxury:
Apoka Safari Lodge (FB)

Activities

Kidepo, with 475 species of birds 14 of which can be found only in the park, is one of the most visited places regarding birding. 

A game drive to see animals is included in the package after breakfast. Bird watching in the park is an option for anyone who is interested in birds.

We will also drive through villages and local communities later in the afternoon to have a cultural experience. 

The Karamojong keep cattle, which they revere as their most valuable animal. Bringing the Karamojong gifts will demonstrate your respect for their tribe and culture since they revere honey as their legendary god.

Included: Game drive and visit the Karamojong tribe
Optional: Birdwatching.

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Banda UWA (BB)
Upgrade:Kara – Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari lodge (FB)

Upgrade  Luxury:
Apoka Safari Lodge (FB)

Activities

Today, after breakfast, we will begin our journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. More than 30 rhinos are protected by park rangers because they are critically endangered species. It’s a place where the tale of Jurassic park comes to life.

We’ll have a quick lunch in Gulu, and if there’s time, we’ll also visit the enchanted Aruu Falls. After which, we’ll continue on our journey to the national park.

Later have dinner and rest at the lodge in Ziwa.

Included: Aruu Falls Visit

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (BB)

Medium Budget:
Ziwa Lodge (FB)

High Budget:
Amuka Lodge (FB)

Activities

After breakfast today, we’ll go rhino tracking before heading back to Entebbe or Kampala for an artistic and cultural city tour and a fiery night.

Have a farewell dinner and rest at the hotel.

Included: Rhino tracking, Kampala tour

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chilli Dorm(BB)

Medium Budget:
Latitude 0 Degrees (FB)

High Budget:
Speke Resort Munyonyo(FB)

Activities

We’ll drive and get you safely to Entebbe for your flight.

End of the trip.

*If you opt to stay longer or extend a day’s stay, Jinja, where Lake Victoria gives birth to the River Nile, is a great place to unwind and engage in water sports.