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Offered by - Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd
Tour Features
This 12-day Safari of Eastern and Northern Uganda takes you on an enriching journey of adventure and discovery. Immerse yourself in an array of activities that will stimulate your senses, from white-water rafting in the Nile to exploring the majestic waterfalls of Sipi. You will go to Jinja, Sipi, Pian Upe, Kidepo as well as Murchison Falls. Beyond the breathtaking scenery and magnificent wildlife, you will have a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of the local people and gain insight into their way of life. This safari is perfect for both small and large groups, with an array of activities to cater to different preferences. Take a closer look at the detailed itinerary to get a clearer idea of what it would feel like for you. Also, keep in mind that all our trips can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Roof minivan, Walking. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | The Boma Hotel No images available | Breakfast Included |
| 2 | Jinja Nile Resort No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3-4 | Rafiki Lodge Sipi No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5 | Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 6 | Adere Safari Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 7 | Adere Safari Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 8 | Adere Safari Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 9 | Pakuba Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 10 | Pakuba Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 11 | The Boma hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 12 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Airport pickup.Our driver/guide will be waiting at Entebbe International Airport to pick you up and then transfer you to your accommodation for the night.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 2 - White water rafting in Jinja.Early in the morning, after your breakfast, you will be driven to Jinja for a white-water rafting experience which can either take a full day or half-day depending on your choice. This is one of the most exciting rafting trips on earth – going up to 31 km and includes a fantastic barbeque lunch and complimentary drinks after the trip.
Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Drive from Jinja to Sipi FallsAfter breakfast, you will depart for Sipi Falls, which is located in the Eastern part of Uganda. The journey takes about 4-5 hours and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the countryside.
Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - Hiking in Sipi Falls AreaToday, you will hike to the three different waterfalls that make up Sipi Falls. The hike is moderate and takes about 3-4 hours. Along the way, you will pass through villages and farmland, giving you a chance to interact with the locals.
Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - Drive to Moroto via Pian Upe Game reserveAfter breakfast, you will depart for Pian Upe Game Reserve with packed lunch. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the countryside and game drives in the reserve. Pian Upe is one of the largest and most remote game reserves in Uganda and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including giraffes, buffalos, leopards, and cheetahs. In the evening, you will be driven to Moroto where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Pian Upe Game Reserve
Accommodation: Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 6 - Drive to Kidepo via Matheniko Game ReserveAfter breakfast, you will depart for Matheniko Game Reserve, which is located in the Karamoja region of Uganda. The journey takes about 5-6 hours and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the countryside. The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Accommodation: Adere Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 7 - Wildlife game drives in KidepoToday, you will go on a game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and giraffes.
Main Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation: Adere Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 8 - Hike in Narus Valley, Karamojong culture experienceAfter breakfast, you will go on a guided nature walk/hike in the Narus Valley, which is known for its scenic views and bird species. In the afternoon, you will visit a local Karamojong community and learn about their culture and way of life.
Main Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation: Adere Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 9 - Drive from Kidepo to MurchisonAfter breakfast, you will depart for Murchison Falls National Park. The journey takes about 7-8 hours and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the countryside. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda and is known for its stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 10 - Game drive & boat cruise in MurchisonEarly morning, your guide will take you for a wildlife safari game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. Here, you will spot Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena, and if you are lucky, the leopard. You will return to your lodge for breakfast, rest, and lunch before heading out for the afternoon boat cruise. The boat cruise takes you upstream on the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. While on the boat cruise, you will have a chance to marvel at the hippos floating in the water, and crocodiles as well as elephants, waterbuck, Uganda kob, and many other animals over this 19 km stretch of the Nile. For bird-watching enthusiasts, there are many chances of seeing bird species like the Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, Brown pelican, Red-throated bee-eater, various kingfishers, Fish eagles, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork. After the boat cruise, you will return to your accommodation.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 11 - Visit the Top of Murchison Falls and Transfer to EntebbeAfter breakfast, you will hike to the top of Murchison Falls, which is a breathtaking sight. You will then transfer back to Entebbe with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking. You will spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: The Boma hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 12 - DepartureAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Aug 6, 2023 - Dec 28, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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