14-Day Uganda Chimp Trek & off the Safari Trail Adventure

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

Arrival and Shoebill Tracking at Mabamba Swamp, Karibu Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or explore the nearby Mabamba Swamp by using a local wooden motorized boat to track the elusive shoebill and experience more bird species on a boat ride.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Guest House

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

You'll transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover for a Rhino walk at Ziwa and lunch en route. Murchison Falls National Park is the first largest National Park in Uganda, it was first protected as a game reserve in 1926. The boasts of over 76 species of mammals and 451 species of birds. It is also bisected by the Victoria Nile which falls 45m over the remnant Rift Valley wall creating the spectacular Murchison Falls. Distance; Approx. 350 km, 6 hours’ drive.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Hike to the Top of the Murchison Falls National Park

You will wake up early for an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park to search for wildlife species such as lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, impalas, waterbucks, impalas, and many others as you watch the beautiful sunset.

After your morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for refreshments. After a hot lunch, your guide will drive you to Murchison Falls for a top-of-the-falls viewing experience. You will later continue with an evening game drive for check-in for the missing wildlife.

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

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise to the Bottom Murchison Falls National Park

You'll have an early morning game drive in the park searching for the major species like; elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and kobs. On a lucky day, even lions and leopards can be sited. After lunch, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls where you will disembark and take a hike to the top of the falls.

This is a rewarding adventure as the hike is relative and takes you along the waterfalls through a forested hill with great views of the waterfalls.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest

You will wake up early for breakfast at the lodge and proceed to the park headquarters at Budongo Forest for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. You will be briefed by the rangers and also divided into groups to begin your search for the chimpanzees in the Budongo forest. During the search for the chimpanzees, you will encounter other primates like black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, and also a variety of bird and butterfly species. You will also learn about the different tree species found in the forest.

An hour will be spent with the chimpanzees when you find them in the Kibale forest and you will enjoy taking photos and recording the chimpanzees and observing their behavior. After completing the activity, you will return to the park headquarters where you return to the starting point to meet your guide.

Later in the afternoon, you will spend the day relaxing on your balcony as you prepare to explore Africa's true wilderness —Kidepo Valley National Park.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

This day starts with a morning breakfast and a drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, the drive north-eastwards will take through the countryside of mostly Ugandan less developed villages. You'll drive via Gulu–Kitgum and eventually the Karamojong land and check in at your lodge for an overnight stay. If you arrive early enough, you will go for an evening game drive which will be a warm welcome to this park. Distance; Approx. 350 km, 7 hours drive.

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

LeopardOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive Exploring Kidepo Valley National Park

You will set out at 6 am for a game drive in the Narus Valley which has the highest concentration of animals in the park, as it is drained by the Narus River a source of water to the wildlife. Wildlife includes; elephants, bush duikers, buffaloes, and hartebeests. When lucky, you will spot the Kavirondo bushbaby, jackal, leopard, and lions sitting on the rocks in the valley.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong local community for a cultural experience.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Kidepo Valley National Park to Moroto

You'll have morning game drives en route out of the park as you transfer to Moroto in the heart of Karamoja. The drive is on marram remote roads with lots of views of the undeveloped countryside of eastern Uganda and the Karamojong region in particular.

Do you enjoy off-road trips or you have never experienced undeveloped Africa? Today is a chance for you to have a true 4x4 off-road experience. Distance; Approx. 250 km, 5 hours’ drive.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Karamoja)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karamojong Cultural Encounter in Moroto

This Karamojong cultural experience starts with a visit to the Karamojong village for a village walk and ends in the evening with a Kraal visit. This is a participatory experience where you will be introduced to the daily lifestyle of the Karamojong people; from preparing local foods to celebrations with traditional folklore.

You will learn these peoples’ traditions as you listen to the elders' stories and play traditional Karamojong games with them.

Main Destination:

Moroto (Karamoja)

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Karamoja)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Piane-Upe Wildlife Reserve

You'll have a morning drive to Piane-Upe Wildlife Reserve, for game drives off the beaten tracks in this amazing reserve. Located in the volcanic region of Mountain Napak, it anciently used to be a battleground for Karamojong pastoralists.

Animals here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, giraffes, elands, zebras, Cape buffalo herds, duikers, and mountain reedbucks among others. You will continue the drive to Sipi at the slopes of Mt. Elgon. Distance; Approx. 170 km, 4 hours’ drive.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

• Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Sipi Falls and Sundowner Experience

You'll have a full-day hiking experience to the three falls on River Sipi on the slope of mountain Elgon. On this experience, you will follow wandering trails through local communities, coffee, and banana plantations to the roaring waterfalls of the Sipi River, you will have magnificent views of the Karamojong plains and the slope of Mount Elgon.

The slope of Mount Elgon is believed to grow the best coffee in the country which you will have a taste of as you enjoy the magical moments of the African sunset.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

• Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Coffee Experience and Transfer to Jinja

You'll enjoy a morning coffee experience. You will trace the history of coffee right from the farm, visit a local farmer’s plantation, and learn about the plantation from seed and the role the people play in the coffee process.

You will visit a local processing plant and return to the lodge for a participatory coffee brewing and cupping experience before driving to Jinja and visiting the source of the Nile with a boat ride. Distance; Approx. 200 km, 4 hours’ drive.

Main Destination:

Jinja (Town)

Accommodation:

Jinja Nile Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Jinja (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

White Water Rafting and Sunset Cruise to the Source of the Nile

You'll experience the thrill of white water rafting on the legendary Nile River in Jinja, one of the most exciting and popular adventure activities in Uganda. The Nile’s rapids, combined with breathtaking scenery, offer an unforgettable rafting experience for all levels of adventurers.
What to Expect
The rafting adventure covers approximately 20-30 kilometers of the Nile and includes a mix of exhilarating Grade 3 to Grade 5 rapids. These rapids range from moderate to challenging, perfect for adrenaline seekers. For those preferring a more relaxed experience, you can opt for a “milder” rafting option, where certain rapids are bypassed.
White water rafting on the Nile is one of the top adventure activities in Jinja, offering a mix of adrenaline, fun, and incredible natural scenery that makes for an unforgettable experience on the longest river in the world.

Later in the evening, you'll embark on a sunset cruise to the source of the Nile, and return to the lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Jinja (Town)

Accommodation:

Jinja Nile Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Jinja (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe and Bid Farewell to Uganda

Our eastern Uganda experience combining wildlife adventure and culture has finally come to an end. You'll transfer back to Entebbe Airport arriving on time and check in for your departure flight. Distance; Approx. 155 km, 3 hours’ drive.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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