9 Days Northeastern Circuit Uganda Safari Tour

Day 1: Pick up at The Hotel Kampala/Entebbe & Travel To Jinja

Our driver-guide shall pick you up from the hotel and embark on the drive to Jinja. Jinja is in Jinja district, Busoga sub-region in the eastern region of Uganda. Approximately 81 kilometers east of Kampala.

On the way, you will see Mabira Forest Reserve this forest area covers about 300 square kilometers located between Lugazi and Jinja. It is home to 315 bird species, 312 species of trees,218 butterfly species, 97 moth species, and 23 small mammal species, among others.

You will then drive straight to Jinja upon arrival, you will head to the hotel where you will check in for lunch and then be transferred to explore the source of the River Nile.

After lunch, you will enjoy the boat cruise this breathtaking activity takes you to the origin of the Nile River and offers stunning views while appreciating the beauty of the area. Until you reach the exact spot where Speke stood while declaring the exact origin of the source of the Nile.

While you are on the boat tour, it is a perfect spot for photography so ensure your camera is ready to have memories on the Nile.

There are other unique attractions to explore while on the boat cruise like the different bird species namely ducks, geese, waterfowl, and blue-billed teal, among others.

This makes the entire adventure more fascinating later return to the lodge, refresh up have dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge, Jinja Nile Resort, Mid–range lodges, Haven Eco River Lodge, 2 Friends Guest House. Budget lodges: Explorers River camp, Nile Porch.

Day 2: Jinja White Water Rafting

You will have breakfast, then meet your driver guide at around 9:00 am and head out for the water rafting adventure along the Nile River.

The water rafting experience begins with a briefing on the guidelines about the dos and don’ts of the activity, reassuring you that a rescue team is available if you need assistance.

Water rafting lasts about 1-6 hours, depending on the grade you chose, your fitness level, and your bravery to conquer the challenges, this is one of the most fascinating activities done on the Nile River.

After finishing the rafting, you return to the lodge for lunch relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge, Jinja Nile Resort, Mid–range lodges: Haven Eco River Lodge,2 Friends Guest House. Budget lodges: Explorers River camp, Nile porch.

Day 3: Drive To Sipi Falls In Kapchwora

You will have breakfast, then meet your driver guide to travel to Sipi Falls, located in the foothills of mountain Elgon, Africa’s eighth highest mountain nearing the Kenya borders.

On your way, you will enjoy the great views of verdant and hilly landscapes and hills, seeing the spectacular series of waterfalls. And a network of walking trails winding through villages and the lush coffee-producing fields.

Lunch will be en route and then will proceed with the journey, on reaching you will check in to the lodge have dinner, and overnight stay

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Sipi River Lodge, Rafik Safari Lodge Mid–range lodges: Sipi Falls Resort, Lacam Lodge Budget lodges: The Crow’s Nest, Casa Sipi Falls Lodge

Day 4: Sipi Falls Hike and Coffee Tour Experience

Wake up to the views of the beautiful Sipi Falls, after breakfast, you will start your Sipi Falls hike at 8:00 am.

The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mountain Elgon forming three spectacular waterfalls, a local guide will lead you through the hike. You will start with the topmost water coming down to the last one which is the biggest falling 99m.

You can swim in the cold pool, which is referred to as a natural swimming pool. The waterfalls are surrounded by a beautiful hiking trail and lush green hills.

Besides nature in abundance, your hike will include a local lunch experience and a tour of a small local coffee-producing farm. This is the perfect time to pick up some high-quality Ugandan coffee to take home to your friends and family.

After the activities, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay

Accommodation Plan: Luxury lodges: Sipi River Lodge, Rafiki Safari Lodge. Mid–range lodges: Sipi Falls Resort, Lacam Lodge. Budget lodges: The Crow’s Nest, Casa Sipi Falls lodge

Day 5: Transfer To Kipedo Valley National Park

You will have breakfast, check out of the accommodation, and embark on the journey to Kipedo Valley National Park, the park is located far northeastern part of Uganda,

The journey is to take about a 5-to-6-hour drive, you will enjoy great views of the countryside, very beautiful with incredible views of the mountains and hills

Landscape, Karamojong manyattas, and seasonal rivers, among others, and as you approach the Karamoja region, lunch will be served en route

Afterwards, proceed with the journey on arrival you will check in to the lodge and relax later dinner will be served and overnight stay,

Accommodation Plan: Luxury lodges: Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge Mid–range lodges: Kidepo Savanna Lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness Camp, Budget lodges: Apoka Rest Camp

Day 6: Kidepo Game Drive and Afternoon Cultural Tour

After the early morning breakfast, you will meet up with your driver guide, and go for the game drive explorer at Narus Valley, a permanent water body. The Kidepo Valley National Park attracts a large concentration of wildlife species.

During the game drive, you will be able to view different animals like lion’s elephants, Rothschild, giraffe, Burchell’s, zebra, eland’s leopards, antelopes, Uganda Kobs, bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, waterbuck, Topi among others

You will also, be able to spot some bird species during the game drive like ostriches, Kori bustard, yellow barbet, dark chanting goshawk, purple heron, yellow-billed shrike, and little green bee-eater, Karamoja apails among others

After the game drive you will drive back to the lodge for lunch and wait for the cultural tour

After lunch, you will go for the cultural tour, where you will visit the Karamojong people who live near Kidepo Valley National Park.

During the cultural tour, you will interact with the local people in the community, which allows you to know more about their lifestyle, and culture.

Also, the Karamojong will entertain you with their traditional performance, in the form of songs and dance. Visit their homesteads which are known as the manyattas, and listen to their ancient stories among others.

After the cultural tour, you will meet up with your driver and transfer to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge Mid–range lodges: Kidepo Savanna Lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness Camp, Budget lodges: Apoka Rest camp

Day 7: Transfer To Murchison Falls National Park

You are to have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is the haven of undisputed jewel of wildlife diversity. The most visited, oldest, and largest national park, the park is famously known for its most powerful waterfalls. The park straddles the northern direction of Kiryandogo Masindi district.

Upon your arrival, you will drive directly to the top of the falls where you will enjoy views of the waterfall, and water splashes, and listen to the roars of the falls among others.

After that adventure from the top, you will drive to the lodge check-in have dinner, and overnight stay

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge. Mid–range lodges:  Murchison River Lodge, Murchison Tree Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge. Budget lodges: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Twiga Tales Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge

Day 8: Game Drive And Boat Cruise

Wake up, to an early morning breakfast after you check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide. And go for the morning game drive. Where you are to follow different tracks in the park such as the Victoria game track, and the Albert game track.

This activity takes around 2-3 hours while driving through the grassland, expect to see the big four and other predators, namely lions, elephants, African buffaloes, leopards,

And other animals, like giraffe antelopes, bus buck warthogs, oribi, hyenas, bohor reedbuck, defassa waterbuck. sighting of predators like jackals.

Feel free to take photos as many as you can, after the game drive we will head back to the lodge for lunch and then an afternoon boat cruise.

After lunch, you will head to Paraa dock for an amazing and interesting boat cruise to the top of the falls.

The scheduled boat cruise starts around 2:00 pm and lasts for 2-3 hours during the boat ride you will have great views of the falls, as it allows you to get up close to the aquatic animals.

This gives the opportunity, to witness dramatic wildlife like crocodile’s buffalo, hippos’ elephants, and buffaloes along the water bank of the Victoria Nile drinking water, plus aquatic bird species such as grey-headed kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, cormorants, long-tailed plover among others

After the boat cruise, the tour driver will drive you back for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation plan: Luxury lodges: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge. Mid–range lodges:  Murchison River Lodge, Murchison Tree Lodge, Fort Murchison Lodge. Budget lodges: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Twiga Tales Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge

Day 9: Drive to Entebbe Airport for Departure

Have breakfast, and check out of the lodge our tour driver will set off the journey to Entebbe airport, for the flight back home passing via Nakasongora district

You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, during tracking expect to see white rhinos, and many different bird species.

Namely the hornbill, white egret, and grey crowned crane, among others, tracking the wild rhinos on foot with trained and knowledgeable guides and rangers.

Getting very close to rhinos and spending time, with them allowing learning their habits and behaviors after you will enjoy our lunch at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Later, you will proceed with the journey to Kampala Entebbe airport for the flight back home ending your safari.