12 Days Uganda Safari - Off The Beaten Track Tour

You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your gateway to the diverse beauty of Uganda! This is the country of adventurous mountain gorilla and chimp trekking, stunning wildlife safaris, amazing road trips and wilderness adventures by boat, bike, horse or foot. Experience the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people and be amazed by the cultural encounters with the different indigenous tribes. With us, you’ll experience it all! Our driver awaits you in the airport, carrying a sign with your name on it. Welcome to Uganda!

Accommodations:
Silver - Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe
Gold - Protea Hotel Kampala
Platinum - Protea Hotel Kampala

Activities : Trekking

Since the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, you get to cook delicious Ugandan food this morning. Then, with a full stomach and heart, you wander the city with a local guide to discover the well-known and lesser-known gems of Uganda’s capital, Kampala.

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Kampala City Tour
Uganda’s capital welcomes you with the perfect blend of tradition, culture and modernity. During a Kampala city tour, you’ll see what we mean. Your guide takes you to iconic landmarks like the World War Monument and Independence Monument, shows you a different side of the city in the Katanga slums, and lets you discover the beauty of the vibrant Owino Market. Here you can buy local arts and crafts, the perfect souvenirs for your loved ones. Interact with friendly people, experience the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and most importantly, taste delicious Ugandan street food at the Nakasera Market.

Learn to cook delicious Ugandan food
Discover the culinary side of Uganda during this fun cooking class in Kampala. Local chefs will share all their kitchen secrets (okay, almost all of them) so that you can surprise your loved ones with the yummiest souvenirs! In this hands-on experience you’ll learn about local ingredients, cooking techniques and cultural traditions. Discover the secrets of creating mouthwatering dishes like matoke (steamed green bananas), luwombo (stew cooked in banana leaves), and rolex (Ugandan street food) and enjoy them yourself afterwards.

Accommodations:
Silver - Latitude 0 Degrees
Gold - Protea Hotel Kampala
Platinum - Protea Hotel Kampala

Activities : Trekking

On your way to Sipi Falls, you can enjoy a nature documentary IRL… by simply looking out the window. Once arrived, it’s time for a yummy cup of coffee and to find out, how this hot beverage from heaven is actually made.

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Drive from Entebbe / Kampala to Sipi Falls
You say goodbye to the peninsula and embark on a six-hour drive to the Sipi Falls today. The landscape slowly changes from the city and the sandy beaches of Lake Victoria to a variety of rugged and abundant green vegetation as you approach Mount Elgon National Park. Once you arrive, you see the park's main attraction, the Sipi Falls; three waterfalls on the north-western slopes of the extinct volcano Mount Elgon. Each waterfall flows from a different altitude and together they make a very impressive sight!

Tour the small coffee plantations near Sipi Falls
The famous Sipi Falls are not just a great hiking spot, but also a paradise for coffee-lovers. Here, many farmers grow high-quality and internationally sold Arabica coffee on small pieces of land. On this tour you can experience the entire process from picking the coffee berry to drying, grinding the beans with a big wooden mortar to cooking and finally tasting the coffee yourself. Enjoy the rich aroma and taste of freshly brewed coffee whilst engaging with the hospitable community, marvelling at the stunning surroundings and supporting the local farmers. A delicious win-win-situation.

Accommodations:
Silver - Sipi Heritage Lodge
Gold - Sipi Heritage Lodge
Platinum - Sipi Heritage Lodge

Activities : Trekking

Grab your hiking shoes, towel and swimsuit: it’s time to hike to the Sipi Falls. Nestled in the stunning Mount Elgon region, the falls comprise three captivating waterfalls of more than 70 metres, with the main waterfall (and definitely the most impressive one) and its thundering cascade plunging down a 100-metre cliff! The hike takes you through lush greenery, coffee plantations and picturesque landscapes offering panoramic views – if you're lucky, you’ll even spot a chameleon on your way. Reward yourself by swimming in one of the streams or taking a refreshing shower under the waterfall.

Accommodations:
Silver - Sipi Heritage Lodge
Gold - Sipi Heritage Lodge
Platinum - Sipi Heritage Lodge

Activities : Hiking

After seeing the beautiful dense and lavish green Sipi Falls in Mount Elgon National Park, you drive towards the more rocky Moroto district. It's a 6-hour journey, long enough for a break and a stretch of the legs along the way. The Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is the perfect place for that, as it happens to have the most picturesque viewpoints. So why not stop here and enjoy your picnic lunch with an occasional elephant or giraffe passing by? It makes a long journey all the more adventurous and memorable!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
Gold - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
Platinum - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

Activities : Trekking

Mount Moroto is the highest mountain in the Karamoja region in the east of Uganda. With its 3,000 metres, it hosts amazing hikes and at the same time, a unique cultural experience as you meet with Uganda's mountain people. During the walk, you experience nature in all its glory as you take in the panoramic views and spot monkeys, wild cats and some of the over 200 different kinds of birds. The trail requires good physical fitness as it starts directly from Moroto and goes up the mountain via a steep path. However, once you’ve reached the peak you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
Gold - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
Platinum - Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

Activities : Hiking

See the landscape changing on your way to the northeast corner of the country and experience how it feels to be away from the crowds in a truly stunning setting. Only to arrive in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda's least visited gem (but only because it's far!).

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Drive from Moroto to Kidepo Valley National Park
The 5-hour drive from the rocky Moroto district to Kidepo Valley National Park takes you 'off the beaten track', as the far-off Kidepo is less visited by tourists. This means the park offers more unspoiled nature and more animals, and thus a more special wildlife experience. During the drive, the beautiful Karamoja region captivates you with plenteous scenic views and spotting of buffalos, lions, zebras and antelopes.

Kidepo Valley National Park
Looking for an untouched version of Uganda where you can escape the crowds? Kidepo Valley National Park is the place! This remote haven of pristine wilderness covers over 1,442 square kilometres with savannah plains, escarpments, mountain peaks and rocky outcrops. It is home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and not less than 475 bird species. This is also the place where you can meet the indigenous tribe of the Karamojong and discover the Kanangorok Hot Springs.

Accommodations:
Silver - Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Gold - Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Platinum - Apoka Safari Lodge

Activities : Trekking

Discovering Kidepo Valley National Park on foot and by car gives you the chance to see as much as possible of this special park – flora, fauna and secrets only your guide would know.

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Walking Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
During a walking safari in Kidepo Valley National Park, you can discover this natural gem from a completely different point of view. As the morning sun rises, you start your adventure with your experienced guide. Dive into a breathtaking landscape, learn more about the various plants and natural phenomena you meet on the way, and get eye-to-eye with African wildlife (or eye-to-knee in the case of giraffes). On foot, you see details and hear sounds much clearer than in a jeep. It's probably the most natural way to go on a safari!

Jeep safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!

Kidepo Valley National Park
Looking for an untouched version of Uganda where you can escape the crowds? Kidepo Valley National Park is the place! This remote haven of pristine wilderness covers over 1,442 square kilometres with savannah plains, escarpments, mountain peaks and rocky outcrops. It is home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and not less than 475 bird species. This is also the place where you can meet the indigenous tribe of the Karamojong and discover the Kanangorok Hot Springs.

Accommodations:
Silver - Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Gold - Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Platinum - Apoka Safari Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari

Back on the road you have plenty of time to reminisce about the extraordinary experiences of the last days and to get ready for new ones – in Uganda’s oldest and biggest national park. On your first day here, you already get a glimpse of what awaits you the next day.

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Drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park
After the raw and rugged Kidepo Valley National Park, you are off to Murchison Falls National Park, the roaring jewel of northwest Uganda with the River Nile and the famous Murchison Falls as its highlights! What's more, this park is home to an abundance of wildlife – think of animals such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, and the rare shoebill stork. A safari in Murchison Falls will surely leave lasting impressions and is absolutely worth the 8-hour drive!

Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and oldest national park in the country, spanning an impressive 3,840 square kilometres. The park is mostly known for its vast open savannahs, where you can go on classic game drives and spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and many other animals between the long grasses. The mighty Nile River cuts through the whole park, creating dramatic whitewater rapids, a breathtaking gorge AND areas for easy-going boat safaris to see hippos, crocodiles and birds. Last but not least, the famous Murchison Falls plunge an impressive 43 meters and are a major highlight of the park (and can be seen from the boat!).
Please note that all excursions mentioned must be booked separately.

Accommodations:
Silver - Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Gold - Paraa Safari Lodge
Platinum - Paraa Safari Lodge

Activities : Trekking

In a jeep, with a boat and on foot – this is how you discover the best Murchison Falls National Park has to offer. Get ready to be wowed by African animals, Ugandan landscapes and captivating waterfalls.

Activities:

Jeep safari in Murchison Falls National Park
During a jeep safari, our guide takes you in your private jeep on an unlimited game drive in the park. Make sure to share your expectations for this day with him, and let yourself be surprised by the suggestions he might have. Once on the road, ask any question that comes to mind and most of all: enjoy the amazing ride and sights!

Boat Safari to the Murchison Falls
Board a double-decker boat for an old-style River Nile cruise in Murchison Falls National Park! Sail up the river for two hours (and one hour back) while spotting hippos and crocodiles in the water, and several other animals on the shores. The boat eventually leads you to the bottom of the impressive 43-meter-high Murchison Falls, where you can feel the fresh water droplets on your face while seeing the water cascading down. The falls are so powerful that it's impossible to get very close, but trust us – you’ll be impressed nevertheless!

Top Of The Falls Hike – Murchison Falls National Park
Follow in the footsteps of famous people like Winston Churchill and climb to the top of Murchison Falls! This 45-minute hike is relatively easy as the path is paved with steps and footbridges. With some luck, you might spot baboons while enjoying the feel of the cool mist of the waterfalls on your skin during the walk. Once at the top, you marvel at the mighty, churning masses of Nile water squeeze through a narrow gorge before plunging into the depths and taking in the view over the Nile and the vast savannah landscape below you.

Accommodations:
Silver - Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Gold - Paraa Safari Lodge
Platinum - Paraa Safari Lodge

Activities : Hiking , Boat Safari

It’s time to make your way back to Entebbe. But not without experiencing one last highlight on the way: rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Always end with a bang, right?

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Drive back to Entebbe
As you drive back to Entebbe, you again pass through the villages with their lively marketplaces and the outstretched countryside with tea and coffee plantations, smooth green hills and the occasional wildlife waving you goodbye. After several days of sheer adventure, even the ride back to Entebbe is an experience to enjoy!

Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Nested in the middle of the country, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70 square kilometer wide paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and a safe haven for white rhinos. In fact, this is the only place where you can see white rhinos in Uganda. During a rhino trekking tour, you can not only meet these majestic animals in their natural habitat but also support the sanctuary’s conservation efforts. With a professional guide, you’ll head out searching for the grey giants. Once found, you only need to do the following: take a deep breath, say "wooooow", take some pictures, and savour the moment.

Accommodations:
Silver - Latitude 0 Degrees
Gold - Protea Hotel Entebbe
Platinum - Protea Hotel Entebbe

Activities : Trekking

This is your last day! Unfortunately, it's time to catch your flight home from Entebbe International Airport. Sad to leave...? Not to worry! We can easily add a few days of safari to your holiday, or extend it with a few days on the shores of Lake Victoria for some whitewater rafting or other exhilarating activities!

Activities : Trekking