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For the best cultural and wildlife Safaris, Adroa Travels is here to provide you with an ultimate experience that is going to stay imprinted in your memories forever. We are here to make your dream come true organizing memorable holidays and expeditions that is one in a lifetime experience.
Day 1 - Entebbe Airport - Entebbe
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$)
Low Budget:
Cycad guest House (BB)
Medium Budget:
Lake Heights hotel (BB)
High Budget:
Hotel no.5 (BB).
Day 2 - Entebbe - Kidepo National Park
We will begin our journey to Kidepo National Park today. Kidepo is Uganda’s most rewarding park when it comes to wildlife viewing but you won’t look down on it either when it comes to landscape and scenery. One of the sites in Uganda where you may witness cheetahs in the wild is this park, which also has the largest buffalo population. It will take us about 8-10 hours by road. Alternatively, you can opt to view part of Uganda from above and take a 2-hour scenic flight.
Check-in at the hotel, have dinner and rest.
Included: Road trip to Kidepo
Optional: One-way flight 480$/person min 6 people.
Low Budget:
Banda UWA (BB)
Kara – Tunga Camp
Medium Budget:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (FB)
High Budget:
Adere Safari lodge (FB)
Upgrade Luxury:
Apoka Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 3 - Kidepo National Park
After breakfast today, we’ll embark on our first official safari to see some wildlife.
Massive herds of Buffalos, lions, and elephants may be found in Kidepo. There are also cheetahs, leopards, aardwolves, caracals, mountain reedbuck, and Guenther’s dik-dik that you can see.
After lunch, a second safari will be taken for a chance to explore Kidepo once more at the comfort of our open-roof vehicles.
A rewarding dinner back at the hotel and rest later in the evening.
Included: Morning and afternoon Safari
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)
Day 4 - Kidepo National Park - Murchison Falls national Park
After breakfast we will have an experiential Cultural trip to the Karamojong Tribe.
Karamojong hail from the same ethnic group as the Masai because Kenya is right next door to us. We will travel to their neighborhoods and participate in daily life with them.
A tribe, whose customs and practices haven’t altered in thousands of years.
They have been residing in these mountains for so long, this tribe regards the area as holy and a tribute to their ancestors. They are trackers, and their devotion to honey and bees is legendary. They have polygamous lives and see raising children as both a blessing for the world and a gift from their ancestors.
It is advised that you bring them presents if you desire.
We’ll have a quick lunch in Gulu, and make our way to our lodging in the Murchison Area.
Check-in, have dinner and get rest.
Included: Karamojong visit
Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (BB)
Medium Budget:
Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB)
High Budget:
Chobe Lodge (FB)
Luxury upgrade:
Nile Safari lodge (FB)
Day 5 Murchison falls National Park
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
Low Budget:
Red Chili Camp (BB)
Medium Budget:
Pakuba Safari Lodge (FB)
High Budget:
Chobe Lodge (FB)
Luxury upgrade:
Nile Safari lodge (FB)
Day 6 - Murchison Falls National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast today, we’ll go on to see nature at its best and drive over the waterfalls. See the river Nile as it pours out loudly below. Get a whiff of one of the world’s powerful falls as the mist settles on your face.Following that, we’ll take a drive up the Albertine Escarpment. This is a beautiful segment of the East African Rift Valley’s western arm. We will drive through the beautiful countryside, traditional villages, and breathtaking views of the Mountains of the Moon.
We’ll have lunch in Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most touristic city near the foot of the mountains. Following that, we cross the Equator and later make our way to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Check in, have dinner, and relax.
Included: Visit top of the falls
Low Budget:
Irungu Lodge (BB)
Medium Budget:
Buffalo Safari Lodge (FB)
High Budget:
Elephant Plains (FB)
Luxury Upgrade:
Kyambura Gorge (FB)
Day 7 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, check-in at the park office and start your morning safari. There are high possibilities to see animals like Elephants, Antelopes, Lions, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, Buffaloes, Bush-backs, Duikers and of course beautiful species of birds.
An optional opportunity to engage in predator tracking is available. Lion tracking involves following both male and female lions, and it is possible to go off-route.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the north of Lake Edward within the Mweya Peninsula where we will go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. This is the right time to meet animals coming downstream to quench their thirst. Moreover, aquatic animals like Crocodiles, Nile monitor lizards, Water Birds like pelicans, stocks, cormorants, and other species of birds. The largest schools of Hippos in the whole of Africa live in the Kazinga channel.
We drive back to the lodge through the channel track where you will witness herds of elephants coming from the channel back to their grazing land, return to the lodge for dinner, and overnight at the lodge/hotel.
Regarding a community tour, as an afternoon optional activity, we can visit the local communities in Lake Katwe and interact with them and their salt mining techniques as well as observe the hundreds of flamingos that enjoy the salty water. Another community activity is experiencing the local farming life and techniques of coffee, honey, and cotton harvesting.
Included: Game drive & Boat cruise
Optional: Experiential Lion Tracking (100$), Community visit (25$), Katwe Salt Lake (30$)
Low Budget:
Irungu Lodge (BB)
Medium Budget:
Buffalo Safari Lodge (FB)
High Budget:
Elephant Plains (FB)
Luxury Upgrade:
Kyambura Gorge (FB)
Day 8 - Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha - Bwindi
After early breakfast, we will drive towards the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth looking for the tree climbing lions. The reason why lions developed this behavior is that the tall grass of Savannah creates enough space for their prey to hide.
After the activity, we will then continue to Bwindi for rest and relaxation.
Accommodation in Bwindi depends on where we find permits.
Included: Tree climbing lions game drive
Our stay in Bwindi depends on the group of Gorillas we are tracking. Inquire for options.
Day 9 - Bwindi
Alas! Tracking the Gorilla Beringei!
Leaving early in the morning with your ranger and guide to look for one of the most fascinating and endangered species in the world, the Mountain Gorilla! Depending on the region from where we look for them, the walk might take anywhere from one to five hours and can be rather taxing. To help you with your luggage, you can hire a porter.
One of our closest cousins will be your host for an hour or more. An encounter you won’t soon forget.
As an optional excursion in the afternoon and evening, we may see the pygmies for $30 per person, or we can call it a day and relax at the hotel.
Optional: Gorilla tracking (700$), Pygmies visit (30$)
Our stay in Bwindi depends on the group of Gorillas we are tracking. Inquire for options.
Day 10 - Bwindi - Lake Mburo
Ugandan Coffee is worldwide famous for the cold climate of the Kigezi highlands, which creates the perfect temperature for this delicate plant. As a morning activity after our breakfast, we will have the chance to experience the journey of the coffee from the Farm to your cup during our morning excursion.
We will later have a swift scenic road transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. With the help of the park rangers, we can explore the park and its inhabitants on foot, by bicycle, or by horseback thanks to the no-predator opportunity.
Later in the night, we have the option to continue with a nocturnal game drive(30$) with high possibilities of Leopard sightings.
Another optional activity regarding culture is visiting the local farmers in order to milk their famous long horned Ankole cows and prepare Ghee(a local type of butter).
Included: Coffee experience
Optional: Evening game drive (30$), Community Visit (25$)
Low Budget:
Leopard Rest Camp (BB)
Medium Budget:
Rwakobo Rock (FB)
High Budget:
Mihingo Lodge (FB)
Day 11 - Lake Mburo - Entebbe
After breakfast, we’ll take a nature walk within the National Park striding among the majestic Zebras and Antelopes, optionally ride a bike or take a horseback ride for $25 and $70 respectively.
We will continue our journey to Kampala or Entebbe for the trip’s climax.
Included: Game walk or game drive, community visit
Optional: Bike (25$), Horse ride(70$)
Persons | Low Budget | Medium Budget | High Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
6 | $1,860 | $2,670 | $4,670 |
5 | $1,990 | $2,890 | $4,970 |
4 | $2,080 | $2,940 | $5,000 |
3 | $2,310 | $3,260 | $5,350 |
2 | $2,720 | $3,530 | $5,510 |
1 | $4,160 | $5,280 | $7,580 |
High budget prices are based on high season. There are significant discounts when you are travelling during low season.
For high budget trips we use a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser.
For low and medium budget trips we use 4×4 Safari Mini-Van. Please enquire for Landcruiser upgrade.
We’d like to let you know that the lodges mentioned above are our top picks. However, depending on availability and the time of your booking, similar, lower, or higher lodges may be substituted. Discounts or additional fees may apply depending on lodge availability and options. For the HIGH season trips, we recommend booking at least six months in advance for groups of up to six travelers, and one year in advance for larger groups of six and above.
Adroa Travels is a destination specialist with operations primarily in Uganda and East Africa. Safaris and cultural tours are available for individuals, families, and large groups. Our highly trained professional guides and staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you plan your dream vacation. We take pride in providing high quality services, authentic experiences, and reliable customer service.
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