Itinerary

1. DAY 1: KAMPALA TO JINJA WITH A STOP AT SEZIBWA FALLS AND MABIRA FOREST

   • Our professional driver guide will meet you at the airport in Entebbe or Kampala, and then you can start a great day that will give you a dreamlike experience because, on the way, you have much to see and do. You will stop for a guided nature walk in the spectacular Sezibwa Falls.
   • You will continue your journey past the eye-catching sugar and tea plantations. Finally, you will cross the newly built Jinja Bridge and continue to your hotel for check-in and lunch. After lunch, you will tour the town of Jinja and then take a boat ride to explore the source of the Nile and Samuka Island.  Samuka Island is a breeding ground for several species of birds. As you leave the boat and the area around the source of the Nile, don’t forget to purchase souvenirs from one of the artisan shops. The driver will take you back to the hotel for a shower, relaxation, dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort (Luxury), 2 Friends Guesthouse (Budget), or Paradise Guesthouse (Budget).

2. DAY 2: WHITE WATER RAFTING, BUNGEE JUMPING, HORSE RIDING, QUAD BIKING

   • This will be a great day of more adventure. After breakfast at your hotel, you will head out for whitewater rafting along the Nile. The Nile in Jinja provides some of the best spots for kayaking and rafting in Africa.
   • The White water rafting in Jinja is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. One can go for a full day of white water rafting, but you will only go for the morning shift. The morning session starts at 9:00 am. You will join your fellow rafters for registration and the briefing. After the briefing, you will be supplied with life jackets, helmets and other rafting gear. The activity will last about 4 hours, after which you will be taken for lunch. After lunch, you will either go for quad biking, horse riding or bungee jumping or return to the hotel for resting. Once decided, each activity takes one hour.
   • After completing the activities, the driver will bring you back to the hotel.

   Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort (Luxury), 2 Friends Guesthouse (Budget), or Paradise Guesthouse (Budget).

3. DAY 3: KAMPALA CITY TOUR

   • Enjoy breakfast at 9:00 am then meet your local experienced tour guide who will take you for a half-day tour in Kampala. You will first see Kabaka’s palace, which contains Idi Amin’s torture chambers, and then visit the Nakasero market. Return to the hotel for lunch and finally, in the evening, take a tour of Gadhafi’s Mosque and return to the hotel for dinner, shower and overnight.

   Accommodation: Forest cottages (Mid-range), Bush Pig Hotel (Budget) and Yellow Haven Lodge (mid-range).

4. DAY 4: DEPART KAMPALA FOR MURCHISON FALLS WITH A STOP FOR RHINO TRACKING AT ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY

   • Our expert safari guide driver will meet you at the hotel at 17:00 am. Depart at 7.30 am on a customized pop-top safari or drone open roof (max eight passengers per vehicle). Take our first stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking for 2 hours. After Rhino tracking, have lunch at Kabalaga dinner and proceed to Murchison Falls and arrive at 15:00pm

   Accommodation: Fort Murchison (mid-range), Red Chill Rest Camp (budget), and Pakuba Lodge (Luxury).

5. DAY 5: EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BOAT TOUR

   • 6:00, Cross over on the bridge to the north bank of the Nile, taking along a packed breakfast from the hotel, a 5-hour game drive around Common Wealthy track, Victoria, Rearch1 and Research 11, which stretch between the Victoria and Albert Niles, and down to the Nile-Lake , Albert Delta. Most of the park’s game and birdlife can be sported from here. We can’t guarantee you enough that you will see all the animals, but because we have a quiet number of time in the park doing the game drive, we promise you will see a large number of animals. 
   • 11.00, Cross back to the south bank and have a hot lunch at the hotel.
   • 14:00, Depart for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. Along the way, you will observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles, as well as breathtaking scenery. Cold beverages are available during the boat tour at your own cost.
   • You will arrive at Big Falls at 4:00 p.m. and then take a guided walk around the thunderous Murchison Falls. A mini hike to view the sister falls, Uhuru, which was created in 1962 when the river burst its banks, is optional.
   • 17:00, your driver/guide will meet you off the fall and take you back to the hotel.

   Accommodation: Fort Murchison (mid-range), Red Chill Rest Camp (budget), and Pakuba Lodge (Luxury).

6. DAY 6: FINAL GAME DRIVE AND RETURN TO KAMPALA

   • 8:00 A.m.: Cross the Nile to enjoy the last game drive along the Wangkwar or Delta sector for approximately 3 hours before leaving the park. This is a final chance to spot some more animals.
   • 10.30 am, Leave the park and head back to Kampala or Entebbe, taking in the beauty of the Karuma Falls en route. Stop for a great farewell party(lunch) at Kabalega Diner. Then, continuing with the journey
   • to your booked hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and arrive at 17:00pm.
   • Accommodation: Forest cottages (Mid-range), Bush Pig Hotel (Budget) and Yellow Haven Lodge (mid-range). 2 Friends Guest House in Entebbe (mid-ranger) or Via Via Hotel in Entebbe (Budget).

   End of your 6-Day Best of Uganda and wildlife viewing. Thank you for choosing us.