Diverse West to Eastern Uganda Safari and Cultural Tour

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 shall travel to Mbarara after breakfast and make a stop for Lunch at the Equator.

After crossing the equator, we’ll travel to the lovely Emburara Lodge for the night.

Take in the bright sky and all the stars shining above us and spend a relaxed evening while using the lodge’s deluxe amenities, including the spa, sauna, and steam room.

Included: Farm Activities

Hotel and meals

Low Budget
Nataaha Hotel(BB)

Medium Budget
Triangle Hotel(FB)

or upgrade

Emburara Farm lodge(FB), 

High Budget:
Emburara Farm Lodge (FB)

Activities

After a hefty breakfast, we’ll participate in some farm-related activities.

We can observe how the Ankole engage in farming, milk their renowned long-horned cows, gather honey, or engage in weaving and other Ankole customary activities.

Later return after a day of experience to rest and relax at the hotel. You can either bike around the farm or enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Included: Farm activities

Hotel and meals

Low Budget
Nataaha Hotel(BB)

Medium Budget
Triangle Hotel(FB)

or upgrade

Emburara Farm lodge(FB), 

High Budget
Emburara Farm Lodge (FB)

Activities

After breakfast today, we’ll travel to Kibale National Park.

Before arriving at the lodge for lunch and check-in, we will enjoy the breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains, which are known as the Mountains of the Moon.

After lunch, we will head to see the infamous crater lakes, which are thought to have been formed by the earliest humans—Gods—who descended from the sky millions of years ago.

As the sun sets we will make our way back to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Included: Hike lakes and local visit

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Kibale forest camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kibale Guest Cottages(FB)

High Budget:
Primates lodge(FB)

Activities

After breakfast today, we’ll visit the park for a morning stroll through the jungle for a 2-3 hrs chimpanzee tracking.

The magnificent Kibale Forest jungle is widely recognized as the primates’ global capital. Baboons, chimpanzees, grey-cheeked mangabeys, black-and-white colobus, red colobus, and L’Hoest monkeys are just a few of the 13 species of primates that may be found in Kibale Forest. 

After lunch, we’ll explore the Bigodi Swamp to see more wildlife and mingle with the local farmers, entertainers, and artisans.

A trip back to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Included: Bigodi Swamp, Chimpanzee tracking

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Kibale forest camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kibale Guest Cottages(FB)

High Budget:
Primates lodge(FB)

Activities

Today, we’ll travel to Semiliki National Park, a haven for wildlife with 400 different bird species, 53 different mammal species, and several native tree and butterfly species.

With our packed lunch, we can visit the beautiful waterfall and the Sempaya hot springs with hot boiling water and beautiful colors coming out of the toxic breaths of the earth. You can boil an egg on those springs as you will. A forest walk gives you the feeling of being in the jungles of Congo. For birders, this park has birds from across the border in Congo. Species like the Black wattled Hornbill and the Congo serpent Eagle are indeed rare in Uganda.

Return to the lodge to relax and dine.

Included: Waterfalls, Hot springs.
Optional: Birding

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
UWA Bandas (BB)

Medium Budget:
Mountins of the Moon Hotel (FB)

High Budget:
Kyaninga Lodge (FB)

Activities

We’ll proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today at the earliest after breakfast. More than 30 White Rhinos can be found grazing freely in Ziwa. It’s a place where the tale of Jurassic Park comes to life

We will spend the night in Ziwa so that we can track the rhinos the following day.

An option to track them at night if you have the will and are rested is available.

As an optional activity, you can have an evening nature walk to get a feeling of the sanctuary.

Included:
Optional: Nature Walk (30$)

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 to what arguably is the most beautiful national park in Uganda, Murchison Falls. The park is divided by the Nile into dry savannah and green jungle, with countless species of birds, mammals, reptiles, primates, and more making their homes in the incredible ecosystem.

After lunch in Masindi, we will proceed to the park, and upon arrival, we will pay a visit to the roaring waterfalls and get a whiff of the Nile mist, have dinner, and then take a mini safari back to the hotel to relax.

Included: Visit top of the falls, Rhino Tracking

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (FB)

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 on our way back to the hotel. After that, we take it easy at the hotel while we rest and dine.

Included: Boat Tour, Safari

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (FB)

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: Aruu Falls Visit

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Bandas UWA (BB)
Upgrade: Kara-Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kidepo savannah lodge(FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari Lodge (FB)

Luxury Upgrade:
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  chances at viewing wildlife.

Then head back to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Included: Game drive x2

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Bandas UWA (BB
Upgrade: Kara-Tunga Camp (BB

Medium Budget:
Kidepo savannah lodge(FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari Lodge (FB)

Luxury Upgrade:
Apoka Safari lodge (FB)

Activities

Kidepo, with 475 species of birds which 14 of them 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, Cultural trip to Karamojong.
Optional: Bird watching (35$)

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Bandas UWA (BB)
Upgrade: Kara-Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Kidepo savannah lodge(FB)

High Budget:
Adere Safari Lodge (FB)

Luxury Upgrade:
Apoka Safari lodge (FB)

Activities

We will then proceed to drive to Kapchorwa, a land of coffee and long-distance runners.

 The morning dawns with clear views of Mount Moroto and adjoining Mount Kadama as we go through “Pian Upe,” Uganda’s second-largest conservation area, which is also well-known for its cheetahs and common ostrich. The roan antelope, one of the largest antelopes in the world and one of the rarest to view, may also be found in this game reserve.

Due to the length of the drive, we will stop at Mount Moroto for lunch, dinner, and some downtime. 

On arrival, we can spend rewarding time with the local Karamojong living around Mt. Moroto, and unwind.

Included: Community Visit

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Kara-Tunga Camp (BB)

Medium Budget:
Mt Moroto hotel (FB)

Activities

After our morning breakfast, we will start our journey to Kapchorwa.

The breathtaking high-attitude routes and scenery of this region are legendary.

Choose one of the trails and follow in the footsteps of the top runners in the world as they train here from all over the world.

On a chill and subtle day, we will check in and unwind as we prepare for an exciting hike before we get back to the hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Included: Hike

Hotel and meals

All Budgets
Home of Friends(BB)

Activities

We begin our journey to the magnificent Sipi Falls East in the Mbale region, which borders Mount Elgon National Park. The thrusting waterfalls and stunning scenery in this region are in awe with a thriving local culture and expanding coffee farms.

After lunch, we start our excursion, which is a strenuous hike alongside the three thunderous waterfalls. While en route, we will stop at the picturesque scenery, quick dips and showers under the falls, and later wander through the villages where we will have a coffee-tasting experience where we will observe and participate in the journey of coffee-making from farm to cup.

Included: Coffee Tour and Waterfall Hike

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Rafiki Safari Lodge- Dormitory (BB)

Medium Budget:
Rafiki Safari Lodge (FB) (Deluxe cottages)

High Budget:
Sipi River Lodge (FB)

Activities

After breakfast today, travel to Jinja where Lake Victoria gives birth to the river Nile to check in and have lunch.

 Later, have a sunset boat cruise at dusk and unwind at the lodge on the Nile.

Included: Sunset Boat Cruise

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Nile River Explore’s Camp (BB).

Medium Budget:
Nile porch lodge (FB)

High Budget:
The Haven Lodge (FB)

Luxury upgrade:
Wildwaters lodge

Activities

Today is a free day to explore and enjoy the river and the activities surrounding the area. You can do one of the following optional activities:

Bike and walking tours

Bungee jumping

ATV riding

Canoe and rafting in the Nile.

Contact us for more information.

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Nile River Explore’s Camp (BB).

Miedium Budget:
Nile porch lodge (FB)

High Budget:
The Haven Lodge (FB)

Luxury upgrade:
Wildwaters lodge

Activities

Our tour comes to an end today. We’ll travel to Kampala through the Mabira forest route, where we’ll have a cultural and artistic tour of the city. Grab a few souvenirs, experience the fast-paced city life, and maybe the infamous nightlife.

Have a farewell thanksgiving feast and then repose at the hotel.

Included: Kampala tour

Hotel and meals

Low Budget:
Red Chilli (BB)

Medium Budget:
Latitude 0 Degrees (FB)

High Budget:
Speke Resort Munyonyo (FB)

Activities

We’ll travel to Kampala through the Mabira forest route and get you safely to Entebbe for your flight.

End of the trip.