16 Days Safari - All Pearls Of Uganda 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 Entebbe
Platinum - Protea Hotel Entebbe

Activities : Boat Safari

Take in the beauty of Uganda’s landscapes and catch a glimpse on Jinja’s highlights like the famous Lake Victoria. During your white water rafting tour, you’ll quickly find out that this city truly lives up to its reputation.

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Drive from Entebbe / Kampala to Jinja
On your first day of travels in Uganda, you immediately hit the road to take in the first images of the country on a 3-hour drive to Jinja. From Entebbe, you first drive to the capital Kampala and from there, you continue to the energizing city of Jinja. Just before reaching this town on the shores of Lake Victoria, you pass over the Source of the Nile bridge and get a first glimpse of this famous body of water originating in Lake Victoria. Then Jinja awaits, get ready for adventure!


White water rafting on the Nile River in Jinja
White water rafting on the Nile River in Jinja is an exhilarating adventure that combines adrenaline-pumping rapids with stunning scenery. With experienced guides, you’ll navigate through rapids, facing thrilling drops and swirling currents on the world’s longest river. The journey takes you past lush forests and charming villages, offering a unique perspective of Uganda's natural beauty. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rafter, this adventure-packed activity will surely make your heart skip a beat… or two… or three.

Accommodations:
Silver - The Haven - Eco River Lodge
Gold - The Haven - Eco River Lodge
Platinum - The Haven - Eco River Lodge

Activities : White Water Rafting

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 Jinja to Sipi Falls
Leaving the 'adventure capital' of East Africa Jinja, you continue your journey towards the peaceful and tranquil Sipi Falls in Mount Elgon National Park. Sipi Falls is known for its three-tiered waterfalls cascading down from the towering Mount Elgon. Here, you can take a refreshing dip in the natural pools, go hiking through the surrounding nature trails, or just soak in the magnificent beauty of the environment. But for now, just enjoy this 4-hour road trip, and make a pit stop to buy fresh fruits or delicious local snacks when you pass the local markets.


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 : Hiking

Marvel at nature’s beauties on the drive to the North of Uganda and visit the animals of Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Once arrived in Moroto, you get to learn more about the traditions and customs of the fascinating Karamajong tribe.

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Drive from Sipi Falls to Moroto, via the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
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!


Meet the Karamojong tribe
Visit a village of the Karamojong tribe in the northeast of Uganda, and get to meet the people, see their houses, go cattle herding and experience what a day in the life of the Karamojong looks like! The Karamojong are semi-nomadic pastoralist people who are known for their unique culture, their traditional way of life and their resilience of surviving in harsh environments. This is a fascinating experience, and if you are lucky, you might even see some traditional dances or ceremonies during your visit!

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

Activities : Trekking

See the landscape changing on your way to the Northeast corner of the country and experience a safari away from the crowds in a truly stunning setting. This is what a unique experience looks like.

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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.


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!

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

Activities : Jeep Safari

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 : Sightseeing

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.

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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 , Jeep Safari

Today you drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale National Park. This 6-hour drive leads you past welcoming villages, rainforests, charming tea plantations and mesmerizing crater lakes towards Fort Portal - a friendly and hospitable gateway city to Uganda's adventures. If the weather is clear, you can see the Rwenzori Mountains with their snow-capped peaks. And then, get ready for Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world with no less than 13 different species of monkeys!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kibale Forest Camp
Platinum - Primate Lodge Kibale

Activities : Sightseeing

Uganda’s Kibale National Park has the highest concentration of chimpanzees on the African continent, with approximately 1,500 chimps in several groups, offering you a high chance of seeing them in the wild. Expert guides lead you through the lush rainforest, where you can observe chimps leaping through trees, playing, eating, and grooming each other. Please note that the minimum age for this 2 to 4 hour trek is 12 years, requires proper hiking shoes, and groups are limited to 6 people. Also, since this is a very popular activity which needs both a permit and a guide, it has to be booked separately and well in advance.

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Swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at Kibale National Park
The swamp walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at Kibale National Park is a must-do if you love birds, monkeys, rare animals, plants and flowers. This magical place, also called "home of the great blue turaco", is the home of over 200 bird species. During your walk, you can spot eight primate species in the trees above you, as well as other Ugandan animals such as sitatungas, bushbucks and otters (yes, otters!). Lose yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of this pristine wetland; this is a true gem which only waits to be discovered… by you!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kibale Forest Camp
Platinum - Primate Lodge Kibale

Activities : Trekking

The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park is like a trailer for the big movie – your safari, which happens on the very same day! The superstars of the most royal of all parks cannot wait to pose for your pictures.

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Drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
As you drive 2 hours from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park today, you can enjoy the sights while passing through the crater lake area around Kasenda and seeing the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains on your right a bit further down the road. With this amazing landscape as your 'bush-tv', you reach the most royal of Uganda's national parks before you know it. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five!

Jeep safari in Queen Elizabeth 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!


Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is not only royal by its name but also by its diversity. Celebrating the majesty of the animal kingdom, it is home to four of the Big Five, to tree-climbing lions and has the largest number of hippos in East Africa. Many more animals roam in its diverse landscape including savannah grasslands, dense forests, volcanic features and meandering rivers. Enjoy a large array of activities whilst supporting conservation efforts, all with the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains as a background.

Accommodations:
Silver - Marafiki Safari Lodge
Gold - Aardvark Safari Lodge
Platinum - Buffalo Safari Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari

Leave the royal park behind you and dive into an emerald paradise, meeting a tribe that has been living here for 500,000 years. Known as "The Keepers of the Forest", the Batwa people show you how they’ve lived in perfect harmony with nature.

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Drive from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy the beauty of Uganda on a 5 to 6-hour drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Observe the landscape gradually transforming from open savannah plains to thick and lush green forests. A memorable drive!


Meet the Batwa tribe of Bwindi
For thousands of years the Batwa pygmies have been living in harmony with the wildlife of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. That’s why this hunter-gatherer tribe is also known as the “Keepers of the Forest”. During a very special meet-and-greet you can learn more about this fascinating people: find out what their everyday life looks like, where they live and how the medicine man makes use of the lush forest flora around him. This excursion will transport you in a completely different world which will captivate you for a long time.

Accommodations:
Silver - Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Gold - Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Platinum - Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

Activities : Trekking

The Rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to eight gorilla families, some of which are still unaccustomed to human presence. During a mountain gorilla trekking tour, you can hike along challenging trails, spending either an hour with the habituated groups or, at an extra cost, up to four hours observing the less familiar giants in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you can watch the gorillas eat, play, and be guarded by the silverback, will leave you in awe and may even bring tears of joy to your eyes. Please note that gorilla trekking is conducted in groups of up to 8 people, requires proper hiking shoes, and typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Also, since this is a very popular activity which needs both a permit and a guide, it has to be booked separately and well in advance.

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Meet the Batwa tribe of Bwindi
For thousands of years the Batwa pygmies have been living in harmony with the wildlife of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. That’s why this hunter-gatherer tribe is also known as the “Keepers of the Forest”. During a very special meet-and-greet you can learn more about this fascinating people: find out what their everyday life looks like, where they live and how the medicine man makes use of the lush forest flora around him. This excursion will transport you in a completely different world which will captivate you for a long time.

Accommodations:
Silver - Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Gold - Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Rushaga Sector)
Platinum - Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Nkuringo Sector)

Activities : Trekking

After your amazing gorilla trekking experience, you drive from Bwindi Impenetrable to Lake Mburo National Park. During this 7-hour road trip, you see the forest-like landscape gradually transform into soft verdant hills and open savannah. Lake Mburo is packed with wildlife seeking green vegetation and refreshment, so grab your binoculars and be sure to stay on the lookout for zebras, giraffes and many different bird species!

Accommodations:
Silver - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Gold - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Platinum - Mihingo Lodge

Activities : Trekking

Marvel at African wildlife from up close (like really close!) during a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, and step into your private jeep to dive even deeper into the unique landscape around the glistening Lake Mburo.

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Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
Get out of the safari jeep, lace up your hiking boots and off you go on safari… literally! During your walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, you can explore this wonderful spot of land from a completely different point of view. Hike through savannahs, woodlands and lakeshores and learn more about the flora and fauna from your experienced guide. Here, you can come close to animals like zebras, impala and giraffes and watch the park’s famous hippos from a safe distance. Discovering Uganda’s untamed wilderness like this is an experience that will stay with you for many years to come.


Jeep safari in Lake Mburo 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!


Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park in southwestern Uganda is one of the smaller parks of the country, but rich in biodiversity. The park is home to animals such as zebras, elands, buffalos, impala and over 350 species of birds. The lake is an important water source and home to hippos, crocodiles, and various fish species. The park has a rocky history of poaching, encroachment and people being chased off their lands, but nowadays, its main goal is to offer visitors amazing game drives, boat trips, and walking safaris.

Accommodations:
Silver - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Gold - Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Platinum - Mihingo Lodge

Activities : Jeep Safari

After some exhilarating days, the end of your adventure is near. Enjoy the ride back to where it all started, take in the stunning views once more, and take off with new memories that last forever. Or simply stay a little longer.

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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!

Flight home from Entebbe (not included in the price)
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