Wildmist Adventures

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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 from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Our professional driver/guide will pick you up at 8:30am at Entebbe International Airport and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. It will be a slow paced drive, your guide will answer any questions you may have as he explains the different histories of the communities that live along your route. We shall break the journey to visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for an exciting Rhino trekking. En-route you will stop for a meal and also for time to stretch a little as you prepare for the final drive to the Lodge to check into your accommodation and you will also have the chance to view the beautiful wild waters of Karuma falls and full time residents of this area the olive baboons.

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:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning game drive and Nile River boat trip

Morning game drive and Nile River boat trip

You will be up by 6.00am, have a cup of tea or coffee with a snack and head out into the park for an early morning game drive to see Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalo, Antelopes, and an array of savannah birds. This is one of the best times to go on a game drive with temperatures cooler, allowing a range of wildlife to feed providing the great opportunities for photo-shoots. Later after a sumptuous meal get ready for another adventure along the Nile on a boat and watch more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds, finishing with a hike to the spectacular Murchison Falls; a breath taking view awaits you at the top, exhilarating and captivating. From the top of the falls, your guide will pick you up for another exciting evening game drive through the park which will expose you to more wildlife that are preparing for the night hunts. Thereafter you will be driven to the hotel for dinner and evening relaxation awaiting the next days transfer and adventure.

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
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Sipi falls

Transfer to Sipi falls

Enjoy a delicious breakfast as you bid farewell to Murchison falls and thereafter checkout of the accommodation and embark on a transfer journey to Sipi falls which term "Sipi" originates from the local word Sep which denotes an indigenous plant resembling a wild banana after the Sipi River. Have some stop overs along the way to catch some lunch and photographic sceneries and there after head straight to the beautiful scenic hills of Kapchorwa. Sipi Falls is located on the North Western slopes of the eponymous extinct volcano of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda with views over the Karamoja plains and a stunning series of 3 waterfalls where the primary activity for visitors is hiking to access different viewpoints of the falls, often accompanied by local guides; other activities include abseiling, coffee tours, cultural village visits, birdwatching, and exploring nearby trails within Mount Elgon National Park. After the days activities we will head to the Hotel for checkin and relaxation.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Mountain Inn Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Jinja City the source of the Nile River

Transfer to Jinja City the source of the Nile River

Have early morning breakfast, check out of the hotel and embark on 2 hr 30 min drive to Jinja City located in Eastern region on the shore of Lake Victoria. On reaching, you will head straight to your hotel Source of the Nile Hotel and checkin. You then head out for a boat ride to the Source of the Nile which was discovered by John Speke and witness where the water spills out of Lake Victoria into River Nile to start its long approximate journey of 6,600 Kms (4,100Miles) flowing up stream, through Sudan and ends up in the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt with its tributaries meandering through Ethiopia and a few other countries. Then head back to the hotel for delicious lunch before heading out for an unforgettable sunset adventure of adrenaline drifting on a tube for 2-3 hours right on the source of the world's longest River Nile while enjoying sunbathing, beautiful and photographic sceneries on either flat or white waters. Thereafter head back to the hotel for dinner and evening relaxation.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town)
Accommodation:
Source of the Nile Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Jinja (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Entebbe via Kampala City

Transfer to Entebbe via Kampala City

Savor an early delicious breakfast at your accommodation before heading out for a biding farewell an unforgettable adrenaline white water rafting adventure still on the worlds longest River Nile. You will be driven to the starting point of your last day's activity where you will be briefed about the activity and thereafter provided with the safety gears and start your adventure to the last point where you will be picked and take unforgettable scenic photos at the famous Busowoko Falls. Thereafter you will return to the hotel to check out and embark on a scenic drive back to Kampala. We shall have lunch en route and we shall have time to explore interesting places within the Kampala City to experience it's urban lifestyle and have a chance of buying some souvenirs at the African crafts market. Your guide will then drive you back to the Airport for your evening flight. Thank you for choosing WildMist Adventures and we will be waiting to host you or your referrals on the next tour.

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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