The 8-Day uganda tours and safaris – Nile River Adventure & Chimp Trekking begins in Entebbe and Kampala before travelers proceed to Jinja to experience Sezibwa Falls, hike through Mabira Forest, and take a boat ride to the Source of the Nile. The activities include Grade-5 rafting, together with optional experiences such as quad biking and horseback riding. The expedition takes you north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park, where you can enjoy game drives and boat cruises, along with breathtaking views of the falls. The journey concludes at Kibale National Park, which contains the largest population of chimpanzees in the world.
Journey time: Approx. 1 Hour Your dedicated guide will be waiting to give you a warm welcome when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Then, you will be taken to your hotel either in Kampala or Entebbe. In 8-Day uganda tours and safaris Do not hesitate to slowly and just make the most out of this time by relaxing and taking in the adventure waiting ahead.
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Overnight: Midrange: Protea Hotel Entebbe – or similar Luxury: Entebbe Forest Lodge – or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Journey Time: Approx. 03 Hours Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Indulge in an early morning meal at the hotel before leaving, then in 8-Day uganda tours and safaris get ready for a beautiful city of Jinja. Take a break at a lovely place for lunch and continue your trip with the first stop. Planned Activities: First Stop: Sezibwa Falls – Unravel the religious and cultural aspect of this Buganda site, where viewers can see the waterfalls and feel the legends and customs around it. Next Stop: Mabira Eco Forest – Be part of Nature through a 2 to 3 hour guided Walk in one of the largest Tropical forests in Uganda, observing the diverse Flora, Birdlife, and the calmness of the forest ecosystem. Final Stop: Jinja – Source of the Nile Boat Cruise –Feel the power of the longest river with a cruise on its unspoiled waters where you will not only enjoy the scenic beauty but also the vibrant riverside lifestyle.
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Overnight: Midrange: Jinja Nile Resort – or similar Luxury: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge – or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Pickup Time: 07:00AM. After eating a hearty breakfast at the hotel, start off to the basecamp. Lunch is available at the basecamp. Planned Activity: Grade 5 White-Water Rafting – Get to the River Nile basecamp at 08:30AM for a briefing before you begin a 4-5 hour rafting trip over 19 km of thrilling rapids with a lot of excitement going on. Start off with the easy grade-2 rapids to heat up for the heart-stopping grade-5 rapids that are waiting for you, testing both your courage and teamwork. During the journey, make a stop in your 8-Day uganda tours and safaris to see the magnificent Itanda Falls, where the river releases its might and beauty in an astonishing way. What to bring along: swimming shorts, t-shirt or long sleeves, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a metallic water bottle to keep hydrated. Optional activities: Quad biking, Bungee jumping, Horseback riding or water cycling.
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Overnight: Midrange: Jinja Nile Resort – or equivalent Luxury: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge – or equivalent
Bed and Breakfast
Journey time: Approx. 7 Hours Pick-up Time: 06:00AM. After an early breakfast at the hotel, get ready for your trip to Murchison Falls National Park – Your lunch is set at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Planned Activity: On the way to Masindi 05 Hour Drive out of Jinja, make a very nice stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you will have the exciting chance to track endangered rhinos on foot, getting in touch with the sights and sounds of the sanctuary. From Ziwa, go ahead and continue your 8-Day uganda tours and safaris to Murchison Falls National Park. After you enter the park, drive directly to the top of Murchison Falls, where the raging waters of the Nile produce a fantastic, permanent rainbow above the gorge. Get on a safe viewing deck and experience the might of the falling river below—such a magnificent sight that it is perfectly clear why Murchison Falls is a must-visit place for most tourists.
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Overnight: Midrange: Entikko Safari Lodge – or equivalent Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or equivalent
Half-Board
Pick-Up Time: 06:30AM Start your day a little earlier than usual, have a meal, and expect a breathtaking view of the wildlife during the game drive as the savanna gets populated with elephants, antelopes, and predators, thus creating a wildlife encounter that one can hardly forget. Outlined Activities: Morning Guided Game Drive at Sunrise – The fauna and flora of the savannah area reveal themselves day and night, as the predators return from their night hunt and the grazers come out to feed this is truly the best time to view lions, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic species against the dramatic backdrop of a waking wilderness. Afternoon Boat Cruise – A trip along the Nile river to the foot of the falls with the river's quiet waters where pods of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles, and birds of various colors are among the wildlife. Beyond that, the cruise also gives the opportunity to witness the fierce and beautiful side of Murchison Falls as the river thunders through a narrow gorge.in your 8-Day uganda tours and safaris Optional evening game drive—See the park's amber light as the sun disappears. This time of day reveals a different rhythm of the bush—elephants moving, antelopes gathering, and predators waking again. Take dinner at your lodge.
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Midrange: Entikko Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar
Full Board
Journey Time: Approximate. 07 Hours Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Start your day with a light breakfast at the lodge and then leave for your journey to Kibale National Park – Take a break for a nice lunch at a restaurant in Hoima City. You will reach your lodge in the late afternoon when you can unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings – no planned activities.
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Overnight: Mid-range: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar
Half Board
Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Lodge guests can eat breakfast early and then drive to the park for a talk. Then, at Tinka's Homestead, treat yourself to lunch the traditional way, with true local flavors and hospitality. Planned Activities: The Chimps Tracking tour - Wake up before dawn and dress up for an adrenaline-pumping venture into the dense, misty rainforest of Kibale. After the 08:00AM talk, start walking by 08:30AM, going along the trail, which is full of twists and turns, trees covered with moss, and brightly colored undergrowth. Listen to the exciting wooing of chimpanzees that reverberate through the treetops and see these amazing monkeys swinging, gathering food, and having fun in their wild surrounding. in our 8-Day uganda tours and safaris With each step, there is a chance for surprise wildlife meetings and a stronger bond with one of the most extraordinary ecosystems of Africa. For this once-in-a-lifetime experience, don't forget to bring hiking boots, long pants, a face mask, insect repellent, gloves, and mineral water. Later on, get lost in the captivating life of Bigodi village: Walk around the villages, get to know the craftsmen, and observe the ancient practices.
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Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar
Half Board
Journey time: Approx. 06 Hours Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Take breakfast at the lodge, check out, and have a wonderful drive from Kibale through Fort Portal to Entebbe Airport with a lunch break on the way. Perfect for Late-Night Flights: On the way to Entebbe Airport, you can visit Amabere Caves in Fort Portal. Lovely to explore and also to uncover the local legends related to this place! Next, a guided hike up Nyakasura Hill to get the best view of the three breathtaking crater lakes and to see the ancient footprints believed to belong to the Batembuzi.
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