Africa Runners Company ARC

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$9,241 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you and you will set off to Murchison Falls National Park home of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. On your way, you will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the rhinos to spend an hour enjoying the rhinos. Later, you will drive to Nile Safari Lodge for lunch, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Nile Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Game Drive and Boat Cruise

You'll wake up early at 6:00 am have some coffee and set off in search of animals before the sun comes out and they go in hiding. You may have a chance to see lions, leopards, and hyenas, and chances are high of seeing elephants, buffalos, giraffes, and many more. If you love birds expect to see a number of them as well. The lodge will prepare a bush breakfast that you will enjoy. Later, you'll go for a mid-morning boat cruise at 11:00 am to see the bottom of the falls, hippos, birds, crocodiles, and many more. You will then hike to the top of the falls to enjoy the scenic view of the waterfalls. The guide will be waiting for you and take you to Paraa Safari Lodge for lunch. Then, you'll head to Chobe Safari Lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge (Uganda)
  • Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Head to Kidepo Valley National Park

Head to Kidepo Valley National Park

After breakfast, you will check out and head to Kidepo Valley National Park where you will have a chance to see leopards, cheetahs, lions, and the rare ostriches. Expect to see several zebras and buffalos as well.
You will have lunch at the lodge. You'll relax at the lodge and if you are not tired you can go for an evening game drive and take those breathtaking photos of the sunset.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)
High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Apoka Safari Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Kidepo Valley NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive and Community Visit

Game Drive and Community Visit

You'll wake up at 6:00 am for an early game drive in such of animals after enjoying the view and seeing how Kidepo is gifted. You will go back for breakfast and relax at the lodge. You can enjoy swimming or relax, and have your lunch in the afternoon. Later, you'll visit the Manyata homes (Karamoja Village) participate in their dances, and get to see how they live.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Apoka Safari Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Kidepo Valley NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Moroto and Sipi Falls

Transfer to Moroto and Sipi Falls

After breakfast, you will check out and head for a long drive to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa. Along the way, you will get the chance to see the Karamonja homestays. Lunch en route will be had in Moroto at Hotel Africana Moroto. Later, you'll check-in at Sipi Heritage Lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Sipi Heritage Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Sipi Falls Hike and Sunset Boat on the Nile

Sipi Falls Hike and Sunset Boat on the Nile

After breakfast, you will go for a hike to see the Sipi Falls, the foothills of Mount Elgon just at the edge of Mount Elgon National Park. It is comprised of 3 waterfalls each flowing from different altitudes. You will also enjoy the views of the coffee plantations.

After this nice experience, you will set off to Jinja but have a stopover in Mbale for a hot lunch and then to the sailing club in Jinja for a sunset boat cruise on the Source of the Nile.

You'll check-in late in the evening at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Wildwaters Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Relaxation at the Lodge

Relaxation at the Lodge

After the everyday early morning game drives in search of animals, this day is a payback 😊 day for you to relax, enjoy swimming, have a massage if you want, or do nothing and enjoy the lodge and stunning views from your room. You can also have a chance to do optional activities like horse riding, quad-biking, and white-water rafting.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Wildwaters Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer Back to Entebbe

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Kampala. Later, you'll transfer to Entebbe International Airport. Depending on your flight time, you can visit the craft village in Entebbe City for some souvenirs. Then, you'll head to the airport or spend a night in Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Africa Runners Company ARC, not SafariBookings.
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