7 Day – Explore Uganda
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative who will assist you with seamless arrival formalities. Following this, you will be transferred to your guesthouse, where you will receive a briefing about your exciting safari adventure.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel (4 Star) or Kampala Serena Hotel (5 Star)
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Free Day in Kampala City with Optional Activities
Enjoy a leisurely morning with breakfast at your convenience. You can consult your guide regarding currency exchange and, if time allows, embark on a city tour. Explore the shopping malls and craft villages to find items you may need while traveling upcountry.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel (4 Star) or Kampala Serena Hotel (5 Star)
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 3: Transfer to Sipi Falls via Mbale City (Approx. 270 KM)
After breakfast, transfer to Sipi Falls, traveling east from Kampala. Stop for lunch at Mbale Resort Hotel before continuing your journey to the breathtaking Sipi Falls, located within the Mountain Elgon volcanic ranges. Along the way, enjoy views of coffee plantations and the Karamojong Plains. As the sun sets, witness the stunning rays disappearing behind the rocks and cliffs surrounding the falls. Relax at your lodge, which offers spectacular views.
Overnight: Sipi Heritage Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Explore the Spectacular Falls and Enjoy a Coffee Experience – Transfer to Jinja (Approx. 195 KM)
Wake up early for a light breakfast, then transfer to Jinja. This is Uganda’s premier industrial city and prime tourist adventure hub, boasting a plethora of well-preserved historical Asian artifacts on numerous buildings. It is a place where we experience exhilarating sports for both young and old energetic travelers.
Jinja is the permanent home to the Source of the Nile River and the monuments of Mahatma Gandhi and Sir John Hanning Speke. Expert-led experiences that transport our minds beyond the map include world-class white-water rafting on Grade 5 rapids, quad biking along the Nile Valley, horse riding, cycling, and sunset or sunrise boat cruises to the Source of the Nile or along the Nile River. Other activities include tubing the Nile, kayaking, bungee jumping 44 meters down the Nile Valley, scenic flights, and rope swinging, among others.
Overnight: Jinja Nile Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Visit the Source of the Nile and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (Approx. 285 KM)
After breakfast, visit the source of the Nile River, a site renowned for its abundant birdlife and calm waters. Here, you can see local fishermen in their dugout canoes and explore the historical monuments of Mahatma Gandhi and Sir John Hannington Speke, guided by our knowledgeable site guides.
Next, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park and premier conservation area, home to approximately 70% of the world's Rothschild's giraffe population. The park is bisected by the Nile River, which thunders through an 8-meter narrow gorge known as the "Devil's Cauldron," creating breathtaking falls with vibrant rainbows. The northern bank features open savannah, while the southern bank is home to forest birds and primates in the cool Budongo Rainforest.
Overnight: Sambiya River Lodge (4 Star) or Paraa Safari Lodge (5 Star)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Private Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls – Sunset Drive to the Top of the Falls
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before embarking on a boat cruise upstream on the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, stopping just meters from the "Devil’s Cauldron." Marvel at the schools of hippos, crocodiles, and the diverse wildlife along the 17 km stretch, including elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting species like the Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican, bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork.
At 4:00 PM, enjoy a sundowner drive to the top of the falls for stunning views where the Nile, the world’s longest river, bursts violently through the Rift Valley escarpment, plunging into a frothing pool 43 meters below. Return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Overnight: Sambiya River Lodge (4 Star) or Paraa Safari Lodge (5 Star)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Morning Guided Game Drive & Bush Breakfast – Transfer to Entebbe for Your Flight Back Home (Approx. 269 KM)
Rise early for a morning game drive, followed by a bush breakfast on the northern bank of the Nile River. This is an excellent opportunity to view and photograph the diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, bohor reedbucks, hyenas, and, if you’re lucky, leopards.
After your adventure, transfer to Entebbe, stopping for lunch at a selected restaurant along the way before proceeding to the airport for your outbound flight back home.
Tour Inclusion
- All ground transfer with a comfortable 4x4 safari 20seater Costa with Fuel + AC
- Professional driver & guides
- Accommodation in fully ensuit facility
- All meals as per the Itinerary
- Visitor Park Entrance Fees
- Coffee experience
- Morning Guided Game
- Bush Breakfast
- Guided Boat Cruise
- Entrance to the Source of the Nile
- Bottled mineral water during safari
Safari Exclusions
- International & Domestic Air tickets
- Visas
- Personal Tips & Gifts
- Extra Beverages (Wines, spirits, whisky etc.)