Tour Overview
Uganda is remarked as the pearl of Africa because of its enticing natural attractions that are breathtaking upon reaching them. It’s embraced with 10 national parks and innumerable reserves worth a visit. Kampala city tour offers an amazing urban tour with its associated chaotic adventure, visit jinja and taste the real definition of adventure. If you want to get a clear view of wildlife in their natural surroundings look out for savannah parks.
Tour Summary
Day 1: Kampala city tour
Day 2: jinja city tour
Day3: half day rafting-Busowoko falls
Day4: transfer to Murchison falls national park
Day 5: morning game drive – launch cruise
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
Day 1: Kampala city tour
You will be picked by Go Safaris’ Africa professional drive from either the hotel or airport and then get briefed about your 6 days Uganda safari adventure. He will take you on a Kampala city tour with a visit to the Kasubi tombs and learn about the Buganda royal grounds. You will visit the new and old parks and wonder about the organized chaos of the taxis. Lunch will be served at one of the hotels in the heart of Kampala and then embark on a visit to the Bahai temple which will expose you to an ordinary religious belief. You can end your city tour with a visit to the museum which holds most of Uganda’s longest and most treasured natural traditional life collections. You will head back to your hotel for a night’s sleep
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (Luxury)/ Cassia lodge (Midrange)/ Jevine hotel (Budget)
Day 2: jinja city tour
After your breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel where you spent a night by our driver guide and head east to Uganda’s adrenalin capital jinja which is a 3 hours drive. On your way, you will get to see Uganda’s famous bridge while heading to jinja city. Embark on zipling at griffin falls an adventure activity which involves crossing the Mabira forest canopy on a steel cable. After that recreational adventure, you will have lunch and then head for a nature walk at sezibwa falls believed to have been born by a human. Take a clear view of the beautiful surrounding and learn about the history behind its formation and culture. Check at the reserved hotel for dinner, refreshments and a night’s stay
Accommodation: Nile village hotel (luxury)/ jinja Nile resort (midrange)/ pacific cottages and guest house (budget)
Day 3: Rafting on the Nile – Busowoko falls
Wake up to engage in a thrilling adventurous activity in Jinja on the great Nile. After your breakfast, set off for the most exciting adventure which will make your heart stop with excitement and then re-beat again. Enjoy a half-day raft as you go through the magnificent rapids on the Nile. You may be rewarded with spectacular views of the bird haven on this magnificent Nile River. You can visit the Busowoko falls and see the true beauty of nature surrounded by rocks and water flowing from every direction. Return to Kampala for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (Luxury)/ Cassia lodge (Midrange)/ jevine (Budget)
Day 4: Transfer to Murchison fall National Park
Our driver guide will pick you up this morning from your hotel after breakfast and transcend to Murchison falls National Park the largest park in Uganda. You will access the park via the Luweero triangle with a lunch stopover in Masindi town. Proceed to the top of the falls upon arrival where you will have spectacular views of the Nile and the war between water and rocks as it tries to penetrate through a narrow crevice in the rift valley escarpment forming a plunge pool. Take a glance at the magical Uhuru falls and check in at the reserved hotel for dinner and a night’s sleep.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari lodge (Luxury)/ Murchison River lodge (Midrange)/Red Chili Camp (Budget)
Day 5: Game drive and launch cruise
You will have a morning game drive on the southern banks of the river to catch up with the morning risers after your breakfast. This drive may reward you with a clear sight of the park wildlife which may include bushbucks, giraffes, elephants, hartebeest, jackals and many more. After your lunch embark on an evening launch cruise on the Nile River. You will be rewarded with spectacular sightings of various wildlife and birds that may include hippos, Nile crocodiles and other big games as they drink on the banks of the river. For the birders, you may spot the Pied Kingfishers, Osprey, Secretary Bird, Saddle Billed Stork, Cormorants, Water Ducks, Herons, Fish Eagles, Thick Knees, Black Headed Lapwing, Red Throated Bee Eaters, Blue Breasted Bee Eater, Long Toed Lapwing and many more. You will head back to the hotel for dinner and retire for a night.
Accommodation: similar
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
This morning after your breakfast, transfer back to the magnificent capital Kampala and you will have spectacular sightings of Enroute plantations, villages, buildings and en route towns. Your safari ends with your arrival.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4X4 Safari vehicle
- All fuel for the tour.
- English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
- Accommodation
- Meals as indicated.
- Entrance fees in all Uganda national parks
- All activities are described in the itinerary.
- Ferry crossing fee
Exclusions
- International airfares.
- Entry visa Uganda
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
- All drinks
- Meals and snacks not indicated
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratitude
- Potters fee
