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16 Days

15 Nights

Pearl of Africa Classic – Wildlife & Adventure

Safari Overview

Uganda is a country of immense diversity with complete wildlife and adventure safari experiences waiting for you to explore; this 15-day classic wildlife and adventure safari will reward you with Uganda's highlights. Discover the country’s untamed beauty- where lions climb trees, gorillas roam misty mountain forests, and the Nile begins its epic journey to make it the worlds’ longest. From lush rainforests to vast savannahs, every turn reveals a wild secret. Participate in adventure to test the best of your skills and fitness. This is one of the best safaris you can have in Uganda - the Pearl of Africa.

Tour Highlights

Nile River Rafting || Soft 1-day Hikes || Chimpanzee & Gorilla tracking || Game Drives & Boat Safaris

You'll Visit

Sipi falls || Mount Elgon || Murchison falls || Queen Elizabeth || Bwindi || Kibale Forest || Lake Mburo

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival -Airport pick up

On the day of arrival, you’ll be received by our guide/representative at Entebbe Int’l Airport – transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: Le Petit Village Hotel

Day 2: Kampala to Jinja, Cruise at the source

A hearty breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, travel to Jinja. Break at Ssezibwa Falls for a short tour. Continue to Jinja and check-in at the booked accommodation for lunch. In the late afternoon, go for a source of the Nile cruise – the voyage along the Nile leads you to the source where the river starts its journey to the Mediterranean. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

Overnight:The Kingfisher Resort

Day 3: Rafting Uganda adventure on the Nile.

Begin with an early breakfast at the hotel, and transfer for an adrenaline rush when you participate in a white-water rafting adventure on the mighty River Nile, various grades of rapids are available to raft (you can choose to do half or full day rafting). Return to the lodge for relaxation, it’s here dinner and overnight will be.

Overnight: Kingfisher Resort

Day 4: Transfer to Kapchorwa – hiking Sipi Falls

Start with a hearty breakfast, checkout from the lodge and continue eastwards of the country to Kapchorwa near Sipi falls. Check-in at the lodge on arrival – have lunch break and later in the afternoon, you’ll go for an adventurous hike of the breathtaking Sipi Falls –with summit command glorious views of the area. Winding trails lead through communities and farm fields all the way to the top. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.  

Optional Extra: Coffee tour

Overnight: Sipi River lodge   

Day 5: Hiking around the Mt. Elgon.

Have an early breakfast, drive to Kapkwai; at the ranger station to start off an adventurous trek of the Elgon to some summits following the Sipi trail in the park. Follow the trail through Kapkwai forest exploration centre, a forest and thick shrub along the loop trail to Cheptui falls. This is a rewarding opportunity to spot birds like the Goshawk, African Blue-flycatcher among others and primates.

Overnight: Sipi River lodge  

Day 6: Transfer westwards to Murchison Falls

Start with breakfast early enough, checkout from the lodge and embark on the journey northwest to Murchison Falls via Mbale, Soroti and Karuma. A lunch break en-route and continue to the lodge where dinner and overnight will be.

Overnight: Papa’s Camp

Day 7: Murchison falls Safari - Game drive, Launch trip & top of the falls

Start with a hearty breakfast, transfer for an early safari game drive – the morning presents great opportunities to spot the Leopards and Lions before returning to their hideouts. Lots of game will be seen on the drive. You’ll go visit top of the falls – listen, watch, wonder as the mighty Nile river squeezes in a small gorge to find its way down creating a roar and misty spray – here nature stands still.

After your lunch break, you’ll go to Paraa to take part in the afternoon session of the launch cruise along the Nile – the voyage takes about 3-hours to and from the bottom of the gorgeous cascades – and you’ll spot lots of wildlife along the Nile like Crocs, Hippos….

Overnight: Papa’s Camp

Day 8: Travel south-west to Kibale Forest national park

Leave early after breakfast or packed; setoff for a nearly 7-hour journey Southwest to Fort Portal, onward to Kibale Forest national park – a lunch break will be en-route. This drive through the countryside leads through Bunyoro Region to Fort Portal-the tourism capital and rewards you with pleasant sceneries to behold. You’ll check-in at the booked accommodation where dinner and overnight will be.

Overnight: CraterSafarilodge

Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and Bigodi nature walk

You start with an early breakfast at the lodge and transfer to Kanyancu visitor centre before 0800-hrs for an ultimate Uganda safari experience of Chimpanzee tracking. The activity lasts close to 3-hours as you enjoy the backdrop of the African jungle – sounds and sights come to life – nature stands still. Other primates like; Vervets, Pottos, Blue Monkeys, Black & White colobus among others will be seen.

After lunch you’ll go to Bigodi wetland-for guided nature walk – about 3-hour; birds and primates.

Overnight: Crater Safari lodge

Day 10: To Queen Elizabeth, Evening game drive

Optional; Crater field tour in the morning.

Hearty breakfast marks start of your day, checkout travel southwest-wards to Queen Elizabeth. Views of the Rwenzori Mountains highlight the backdrop of this route. Check-in at the lodge when you arrive. After lunch break go for an evening game drive –browse the savannas for a show of wildlife.

Overnight: The River Station Camp

Day 11: Queen Elizabeth Safari – Game viewing & Boat safari

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, setoff at dawn for some safari classics – go for an early game drive- browse the savannas for wildlife around the plains of Kasenyi. Look out for members of the Big five across the huge expanse of savanna and sparkling craters. Expect to see wildlife like Kobs, Warthogs among others.

After lunch you’ll explore the Kazinga channel on an astonishing boat safari – variety of birdlife and other mammals like the Hippos, Elephantsand others await.  

Overnight: The River Station Camp

Day 12-13: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable; Gorilla trekking

A delightful breakfast marks start of your day, checkout and transfer southwest to Bwindi through the remote but famous Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth known for its tree climbing lions, game drive through looking out for these resident predators-Kings of the savanna plains; lying in tree branches with a close eye on their prey. To Bwindi check-in at the lodge overlooking a misty African forest.

Here you’ll go gorilla trekking through the African forest, treks start 0800-hrs. On the day of trekking ranger takes you through briefing about the gorilla trekking etiquette. Reasonable level of fitness required. View our gorilla guide

Overnight: Mahogany Springs  

Day 14: Lake Bunyonyi –Canoe ride

Transfer to lake Bunyonyi – a place known for its shimmering beauty and skimming water birds. In the afternoon, go for a breathtaking canoe ride along the idyllic lake visit some of its 29 Islands known for their rich blend of human and natural beauty, take-in the beautiful scenery of terraced highlands of Kigezi region.

Overnight: Rock Resort Bunyonyi

Day 15: Lake Mburo; Wildlife experience

Start with breakfast, travel to Lake Mburo, on arrival check-in at the lodge, in the evening go for some wildlife experience in the beautiful park with sparkling wetlands. Search for the harmony in the park spotting Zebra herds, Impalas, elusive Klip springer among others. Dinner and overnight at the lodge,

Overnight: Mihingo Safari lodge

Day 16: Transfer back to Kampala

Sign off this Uganda safari with breakfast, checkout from the lodge and transfer back to Kampala. En-route breakoff for lunch and at the Equator for a simple water tryout, souvenir shopping and Kodak experience; continue to Kampala be dropped off at the hotel or Airport.

What’s included..

  • Tracking permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • All activity fees unless labeled as optional
  • Professional English-Speaking guide/driver
  • Ground Transport & transfers
  • Drinking mineral water in the car
  • Meals
  • Amref Evac

What’s excluded..

  • Tourist Visa fees
  • Pre & Post tour accommodation
  • Airline ticket
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance

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