Summer vacation in uganda

DAY 1:  Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.

On arrival you will be picked and transferred to your Hotel. Before our guide leaves he/she will take you through your tour program and give you an insight of what to expect during your seventeen days tour.

Accommodation: The Boma/ Karibu Entebbe.

DAY 2: Kampala City Tour

After breakfast, depart for Kampala the Capital City of Uganda originally built on the famous seven hills. The tour will give you an insight into one of the Ugandan cultures of the Baganda. Other attractions such as  Namirembe, Rubaga Cathedral, Baha’i Temple, Gadhafi Mosque in between will visit some crafts villages enroute drive through Uganda’s oldest University, Makerere University. Evening at leisure. Optional is a unique experience of Kampala by night, this city does not sleep get a feel of its vibrant night life.

Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel / Skyz Hotel.

DAY 3: Jinja Fun & Hidden Adventure

After breakfast drive East towards Jinja home of the Source of the Nile. Jinja is the adventure city of East Africa; it’s a place full of Adventure and lots of fun.  On arrival you will take part in one of the adventure activities these range from half day to full day activities thus rafting on the mighty river Nile, Horse riding, Quad biking or Bungee Jumping. The activities undertaken will determine where lunch will be served.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight stay at Jinja Nile Resort / Living Water

DAY 4: Visit Sipi Falls & Mt. Elgon

From Jinja After breakfast, transfer to Mount Elgon 175km. You will pass through amazing landscapes of the east, rice fields and sugarcane plantations before arriving in Mbale for Lunch. After lunch you will visit the Sipi falls where you will marvel at this magnificent natural feature as it flows down the slopes of rugged rocks that adjoin the Elgon Mountain. It is a rewarding scenic view to encounter while on the tour.

Accommodation: Mbale Resort Hotel / Sipi River Lodge

DAY 5, 6, 7 & 8: 

After an early breakfast, you will set off for the adventurous Mount Elgon climbing. You will take the shortest Sasa trail which takes four days. The climb starts at Budadiri where you will follow a direct route to the Wagagai peak. The journey passes through the lovely Bamboo vegetation and the Jackson’s pool before summiting the Wagagai peak. Being a direct route, it involves a relative stiff climb of 1,600m during the first day of your journey. The summit offers views of the largest mountain caldera in the world. We shall engage some porters who may come in handy during the hiking and night experiences.

Accommodation while on the hike will be basic provided by Uganda Wildlife Authority.

DAY 9: 

Transfer to Kidepo National Park which is 505km from Mbale the drive will take you through very scenic landscapes of Sironko and Mount Moroto before arriving in Kidepo in the afternoon for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Apoka Safari Lodge , Nga’ moru Wilderness ,Kidepo Savannah Lodge

DAY 10: Amazing Kidepo Tour – Scooped CNN Travel Site Award as Africa’s 3rd leading National Park.

Depart early morning after breakfast, for the game drive to encounter early risers and predators before they disappear from sight. Great opportunity to view real African game including; lion, elephants, giraffe, eland, oribi, Zebra, cheetah among others a number of bird species like Ostrich and other endemics. Later, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Accommodation: Apoka Safari Lodge , Nga’ moru Wilderness ,Kidepo Savannah Lodge

DAY 11: Exciting Karamjong Community Tour 

After breakfast, encounter the Indigenous Karamojong people with a rich cultural heritage. They live on the slopes of Morungole Mountain area. You will mostly walk and hike outside the park, viewing scenic landscapes which partly include cross border landscapes of Kenya and South Sudan.

Accommodation Apoka Safari Lodge , Nga’ moru Wilderness ,Kidepo Savannah Lodge.

DAY 12: Spectacular Murchison Falls

Early morning After breakfast, drive to Murchison falls National Park enjoy the ride through flat open grasslands, scattered traditional homesteads of northern Uganda  built using authentic  architecture seen in the vast landscape. Arrive in Murchison falls in the afternoon for relaxation and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge , Paraa Safari Lodge

DAY 13: Enjoy the Game Drive and the Victoria Nile Boat Cruise 

The day will commence by 6:00am with a cup of Ugandan coffee to keep you awake for the wildlife gem tour along the Nile and the Albert delta. At 10:00am return to the lodge for breakfast and be at leisure.

After lunch, enjoy the three hour boat launch along the Nile which brings you closer to stunning nature and scenic views of the bottom of the falls. Where, hippos, crocodiles and diverse aquatic birds will be seen along the river shores. Optional you can get off the boat and take a hike to the top of the falls.

Accommodation: Accommodation: Twiga Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge

DAY 14: Transfer to Hoima 

After a relaxed breakfast in the morning you will transfer to Hoima., the drive will take you through rural Ugandan villages.

Accommodation and overnight stay at Hoima Cultural Lodge

DAY 15: Drive to Fort Portal for the exciting Crater Lakes Tour  

After early morning breakfast you will depart for Fort portal, this ride will bring you closer to the beautiful scenery of Mountain Rwenzori ranges.  On arrival you will visit a famous folklore site Mabere ga Nyina Mwiru. Here the guide will take you into the jungle inside the caves to discover what became of the breasts that were thrown in those caves and learn more about the  Stalactites.

Thereafter the tour of the caves you will later proceed for the scenic tour of the crater lakes i.e., Lake Nyaabikere,  Lake Saaka which will avail you an opportunity to have  better views of Uganda’s  stunning and refreshing country side.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge /Crater Safari Lodge, Ndali Lodge

DAY 16: Chimpanzee Jungle Experience 

Early morning breakfast drive to Kanyanchu Tourism Centre for a briefing before embarking on a forested jungle experience where you will have a rare one hour encounter with chimpanzees in the wild.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge , Crater Safari Lodge, Ndali Lodge

DAY 17: Departure

After breakfast at 7:00am immediate Transfer back to Kampala, enroute have lunch thereafter continue to Entebbe Airport for departure.