They meet up with you there tradition and cultural program and also you can see first time Kampala city cultural and historical tour. There are lots of natural falls and all things that are popular in Uganda you can see this and enjoy these things. Professionals operaters helps you with travel.

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe-Kampala

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representatives. We will drive to Kampala and stay in the Ndere Centre. In the evening we will watch a concert of Ugandan drumming and dancing and have our evening meal there.

Day 2: Kampala historical tour

After breakfast, you explore the historical and cultural sites of Buganda Kingdom which is one of the last surviving intact and large Kingdoms in Africa. The history of Uganda is embedded within the history of Buganda as you will come to learn. You explore the Kasubi tombs which is a world heritage site and a burial ground for the Kings of Buganda. You proceed to tour the Kings Palace at Lubiri which is the main parliament of the Kingdom of Buganda. The tour will proceed to the Kabaka’s lake which is a manmade lake that was dug by the King Mwanga of Buganda in the pre-colonial Uganda. You will learn about how the whites came into Uganda and how they colonized it through this trail.   In the afternoon, you to tour the Uganda National Museum which features historical, cultural geological and a range of other artifacts of Uganda.

Day 3: Kampala cultural tour

After breakfast, drive to Naggalabi coronation site. This is a place where the Kings of Buganda are appointed. You will get a chance to learn about the true traditional culture of the Buganda tribe and its kingdom and how it influenced the formation of the country of Uganda. After lunch, you will drive to Wamala tombs where you explore the ancient tomb of Ssekabaka Ssuna of Buganda who is noted to have had 148 wives and produced 218 children, He is the last Buganda King to have had a jaw bone which is believed to contain his spirit placed in the royal shrine and taken care by his descendants.

 

Day 4: Kampala city center historical tour

Today, we will be exploring the different landmarks, monuments and other measuems that carry the political, social and economic history of Uganda. Some of the sites but not limited to; the independence monument, clock tower, Makerere university, Sir Edward Muteesa among others.

Day 6: Jinja Source visit via Sezibwa Falls

To beat the morning traffic, you will rise early and after your breakfast set off. Your first stop will be Ssezibwa falls; a traditional historical and cultural site for the Baganda. Here your guide will take you through the cultural significance which originates from the legendary history of the place.

Driving through sugar cane plantations, tea plantations, you will have lunch at the source of the mighty river Nile, have a short tour of Jinja town and then head to your lodge for the night.

Day 6: Jinja historical tour

Jinja is the second largest town after the capital city Kampala, it oozes with historical significance and boosts as the first industrial town of Uganda, a preferred business, tourism, adventure and residence town from the time of the Arabs to the colonialists to this day. Most of the ancient buildings are still left intact as tourist attractions. There is a lot of history in this town, we will do our best to make sure you learn about all of it.

Day 7: Mbale town historical tour

After an early morning breakfast, we will drive deep east of the country to another historical and major land mark in the history of Uganda and East Africa, a town called Mbale which until recently was the cleanest city in Uganda a glory they are fighting to gain back. You will visit different historical sites in and around the town center including Semi Kakungulu trail, Wanale trail among others.

Day 8: Sipi falls historical tour

After an early breakfast, a drive through rolling hills and deep green scenery brings you to beautiful Sipi Falls, on a plateau 1800m above sea level.

The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. In the afternoon guided for a walk to all the three water falls of Sipi

You will stay in a simple, but nice self-contained cottage. From the resort you have beautiful views over the valley and one of the waterfalls.

Day 9: Nyero rock historical tour

After breakfast, we will drive north east a pre historic Iron Age site called the Nyero rock paintings that are found in three rock shelters. Some of the paintings represent animals, concentric circles and canoes. These all depict the history of the itestots people who have lived in this part of the country for a long time. We will crown the visit by visiting the palace of the traditional chief called the Emorimori.

You will drive back to Mbale for the night

Day 10: Transfer to kampala

Breakfast at leisure, you will be transferred to Kampala arriving early afternoon. You can opt to check out the night life of Kampala dubbed as the city of smiles, the city that never sleeps the most “happening place in Africa!”

Day 11: Nakayima tree – Fort Portal town

Today we will travel to western Uganda to the tourism capital of Uganda called Fort Portal, a town immersed with immense history of Uganda mostly for the geography and friendliness, its’s also the gateway to the Rwenzori mountains the third highest in Africa. Our first stop over will be at a major historical site called the Nakayima tree, now turned into a traditional worship place. History has it that it was a fortress and strong hold for one of the Bunyoro kings during his battle with the whites against colonialism. Very fascinating, we will arrive in the later afternoon, check into your hotel and soak in the night with magnificent views.

Day 12: Toro kingdom – Amabere caves, hike

Today you will visit the Toro kingdom palace and the other cultural sites like the burial tombs of the fallen kings. The Toro Kingdom is a home for the world’s youngest king “Oyo”. You will learn about the history of Toro kingdom traditional dress code, language spoken, about the past kings and where they are buried among others, the numerous artifacts that represent their culture.

After lunch, you will visit the Amabere Caves, a geographical formation of stunning stalactites and stalagmites forming a milky substance within the waterfall. The cultural significance of the place is the major reason of your visit to this site, get ready for the discovery!  If you are fit enough, you will then go for hiking along the hills that are as a result of volcanic eruptions, sight swamps/ wetlands, the crater lakes. We will drive back to your hotel for the day. You can choose to have an evening walk in the cleanest and peaceful town in Uganda. You can also opt for the night life in the bars and the clubs

Day 13: Semuliki hot springs – Batwa

After breakfast, drive to Semuliki National Park for an amazing nature walk. And half day Batwa heritage trail. The walk will expose to various birds like Rwenzori Turaco and primates including the rare deBrazza’s monkey, visit the famous Sempaya hot springs, female hot spring known as Nyasimbi and male hot spring known as Bitente where you will boil your plantains in this natural steam and they are ready in a couple of minutes. From here you will set off for the Batwa heritage trail a half day activity that takes you through the forests of Semuliki in the company of the indigenous Batwa guides as they interpret every forest landscape and what it mean to their traditional life. The forest provided a natural shelter that always provided a refugee for the Batwa in times of danger. You will listen to the sorrowful songs being sung by the Batwa women taking you through the course of their tradition; it is a rich taste of the fading typical African culture. Return from this activity and embark on the transfer to Fort Portal.

Day 14: Kibale Chimps – Bigodi

Today you will experience some serious monkey business! Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot them!

An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning; you might also see other monkey species that live here. Once you locate the chimpanzees you will have a full hour of eye-to-eye contact with them. Since they are wild animals, we can never guarantee you to see them and might have to settle with hearing their hoots and hollers.

After lunch,

Your swamp walk (2-3 hours) will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves. It is usual to spot three to four different primate species during this walk, though the highlight is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco!

Day 15: Queen Elizabeth – Boat cruise

In the morning, after your breakfast, you will then continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park has prolific game, including gazelle, Uganda kob, warthog and waterbuck. Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared for huge numbers of hippo and elephant, and keep your eyes peeled for a leopard lazing in the sunshine.

In the afternoon you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Albert.

Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.

After the boat-safari you game drive back to the lodge.

Day 16: Game drive – Katwe

Today you wake up early. A little before sunrise, breakfast will be served in the restaurant before we head out with packed lunch for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, and many Warthogs.

We will visit Lake Katwe also known as the salt late, interact with the local communities, visit a women’s community group, you can support their efforts by purchasing a souvenir. We will then game drive back to the lodge.

Day 17: Transfer to Kampala or airport

After your breakfast, your driver/ guide will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport)

Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the program. If you wish to depart tonight from Entebbe Airport, make sure your flight is at 10 pm or later. If you would like us to book one (or more) nights in Kampala and/or Entebbe, please let us know. 

Inclusions

• Ground transportation on the tour
• Airport transfers.
• Accommodation and meals as per indicated in the itinerary
• Service on an English speaking driver
• Chimpanzee tracking permit

Exclusions

• Airfares
• Visa or Insurance
• Tips
• Items of personal nature
• Soft or alcoholic drinks

End of the Safari

Firstly departure to lake Maburo national park, there is lots of enjoyment and after that game drive for searching wildlifes and after that, use cottage traditional things for sleep and overnight gorilla trekking, and drive game for climbing lions on tree, buffaloes etc. All things and travel are included in this tour and lastly whole city tour is also available.

Day 1: Departure to Lake Mburo National Park

Set off from Kampala during the midmorning west wards towards Lake Mburo National Park. While at it, we make a stopover at the equator to have a feel of standing in the 2 hemispheres of earth at the same time, take some photos,

and buy souvenirs. We later embark on our journey. Destination is Igongo cultural centre to have an experience of traditional African culture. Overnight at Igongo Resort Hotel

Day 2: Game drive Lake Mburo National park

Right after breakfast, we head out to Lake Mburo national park for a game drive. While at the game drive, you expect to see zebras, impala, heart beasts, buffalos, giraffes, topi, baboons, among others. The game drive should last about 3 hours. Retire back to the hotel for lunch. Right after lunch, we set off to lake bunyonyi. Over night at crater bay cottage

Day 3: Day visit around lake, sleep crater bay cottage

This day will be spent around lake bunyonyi just to enjoy the area. While at it, you get to visit some of the numerous islands dotted in the lake while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. It is during this day visits that you get to visit one of the forgotten tribes of Uganda  (Batwa), interact with them and explore their traditional ways of life. Over night at crater bay cottage

Day 4: Drive to Ruhijja or Buhoma (Bwindi)

Drive to Ruhijja or Buhoma and check in to the hotel. We have ample rest and prepare ourselves for the Gorilla trekking experience the following day. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge

Day 5: Gorilla trekking

A morning cup of coffee or tea is recommended before your gorilla tracking safari. We will then head to the briefing point at the park headquarters and from here you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while in the jungle forest with the gentle Giants. You will be provided with walking sticks and you are also advised to have your lunch parked with enough drinking water. Staring into the pensive brown eyes of these gentle giants, who share 95% of their genes with humans, is as humbling as it is thrilling. After tracking you will travel back to your lodge, relax and dine. Overnight at Ruhijja Gorilla lodge.

Day 6: Drive to Ishasha sector, game drive

Set off from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We check in at Ishasha and conduct an evening game drive. While in the game drive, expected sightings include the famous tree climbing lions, bufallos, topis, kobs, waterbuck and hippos among others. Overnight bush lodge

Day 7: Game drive and boat

We have an early morning game drive in the Park where we expect to see Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Bush bucks, Kobs, Giant forest hog, Hyenas and Waterbucks. We then return to our accommodation and have breakfast. In the afternoon we’ll take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel and you will appreciate the scores of Hippos, Buffalos, and Crocodiles close to the waterside as well as if we are lucky the rare Leopard prowling. There is a variety of bird species especially pelican and Jacana. Overnight at bush lodge.

Day 8: drive to fortportal

Set off from queen Elizabeth national park to fortportal. Right after lunch, we proceed to Semiliki National park for a nature walk. While at the nature walk, you get to see lots of birds, some primates, flora and finally the male and female hot springs. Overnight at primate lodge

Day 9: chimpanzee tracking

Visit kibale forest national park. Conduct chimpanzee tracking during the morning hours. While at it, you get to see other primates like the colobus monkey, vervets, photos, among others. Overnight primate lodge

Day 10: Departure to masindi

Conduct a nature walk in fortportal to visit the ancient amabere caves. Thereafter, proceed to Murchison falls national park on a dirt road. Overnight at Murchison River Lodge

Day 11: boat ride

since the day before was so bumpy, you relax for the better half of the day. In the afternoon, conduct a boat ride that will lead you to the bottom of the falls. After boat ride, nature walk to the top of the falls. Overnight Murchison river lodge

Day 12: game drive

Today we head for an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. We shall have the opportunity to spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reed buck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. Return to the lodge. Overnight fort murchison

Day 13: rhino tracking, kampala

Right after breakfast, set off to Zhiwa rhino sanctuary to track the endangered species of rhinos in Uganda. Right after tracking, we proceed to kampala. Overnight at Forest Cottage

 

Day 14: Jinja 

Visit jinja where you get to take a boat ride on River Nile to the source of the Nile; the actual point where the River Nile starts its three months journey to the Mediterranean Sea. Thereafter, go for white water rafting and any other activity such as bangy jumping. Overnight sunset international hotel

Day 15: city tour

This day will mark the end of the tour. You get to visit some of the outstanding sights around kampala city such as the infamous Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine, the Old kampala Mosque (biggest in East Africa), Bahai temple, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedrals among others. We wind up the day with a visit to Ndere troopes centre for magnificent evening of African music, dance and drama entertainment. Overnight at forest cottages.

15 DAYS COST

The total cost = $ 33,319 ONLY

NOTE

This costing applies for a couple or two people only. If you are more than two we can make for the group or less. Just contact us

After the early breakfast gorilla tracking in Bwindi and this is most amazing wildlife encounters of your life. It is incredible, wonderful. After that Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth national park. Game drive and boat trip it is also most interesting for people. So many activities do during traveling.

6 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking, Queen Wildlife and Rwanda Genocide sites

Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart from Kampala by road and head south-west to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Have a short stop at the Equator for an informative talk as well as photography.

Head to Mbarara where you will stop for lunch. Your drive will take you through Uganda rolling green hills through the Switzerland of Uganda; head higher to where you can see the triangular peaks of the Virunga Volcanoes of Rwanda and Congo on a clear day. You will then drop down in to a valley, to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Approx Transit Time: 9-11 Hours

Accommodation: Budget-Wag tail eco safari lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

Early breakfast and thereafter assemble for a briefing on Gorillas by the Park Ranger. After briefing the Park Ranger will lead you into the impenetrable rain forest while informing you about the Flora and Fauna. Looking deep into the brown eyes of the gentle giants is surely to give you one of the most amazing wildlife encounters of your life. You shall spend an hour with the Gorillas and thereafter have our packed lunch before returning to the lodge. Gorilla tracking is an incredible, inspiring and wonderful adventure which one can’t afford to miss. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge

Approx Transit Time: 2-8 Hours

Day’s Activity: Gorilla Tracking Expedition.

Accommodation: Budget-Wag Tail Eco Lodge Meal Plan: Full board

Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will depart early with packed lunch for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route you will enjoy a brief game drive and retire to your accommodation for Dinner and overnight

Day’s Activity: Transfer and en route game drive

Accommodation: Budget-Ihamba Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Full board 

Game drive and Boat Trip

Take an early morning game drive to watch the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. This provides excellent opportunities to see lions, Leopards, Giant forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Uganda Kob, Topi and Bush bucks and many more.

Go for an afternoon launch cruise on Kazinga channel which gives you the opportunity to view aquatic wildlife. The cruise is a wonderful way to see hippo, buffalo, Kob and occasional

Nile crocodile (which until recently did not inhabit this area) and a spectacular bird watching on the water bank. Retire to your accommodation for Dinner and overnight

Day’s Activity: Game drive and Launch cruise

Accommodation: Budget-Ihamba Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Full board

Queen to Rwanda

Following breakfast, transfer to Rwanda while enjoying the scenic beauty and visit Genocide sites in Kigali.

Day’s Activity: Transfer and Genocide Memorials Accommodation: Budget-Hotel Chez Lando

Meal Plan: Full board

Return to Kampala

Check out your hotel after breakfast and start on your journey back to Kampala. En route to Kampala you will be dropped off in Masaka as requested.

End of 6 days Gorillas and wildlife Safari

Driver/ guide instructions

• Before the trip/ First Impression:
• Make sure the car comes out in perfect condition from the work shop.
• Communicate well with the workshop
• Try to get the car 1 or 2 days before the trip starts ( if possible) and test it.
• Make sure you wear your confidence Tours shirt
• Be clean, shaved and smell good
• Be at least 10 minutes before the time at the-location where you meet your clients
• The car must always be checked properly before each trip! Make sure this is done. Check if everything that is written on the car report by the previous driver of this car is fixed!
• Make sure your transport is in good order, fueled and clean! Check as well if insurance is still valid!
• Check if seat belts are there and working.
• Help your clients with the luggage
• Introduce yourself properly; meaning: shake hands, tell them your name, ask for their names and memorize them, welcome them to Uganda, tell them what you are doing next, ask them if they need to withdraw money or exchange money, tell them you will brief them on arrival at the first lodge and ask them if they have any questions. As well make sure you show confidence; they rely on you this trip!
• Make sure you give a good briefing and make good appointments for the next day. Give them your phone number + welcome gift and always keep your phone switched on and make sure you have airtime!

During the trip:

• Be always clean, smell well.
• be pre-active. Ask them regularly if everything is fine and if there is any special request
• Make sure you have enough stop over’s on transfer days for people to stretch their legs, eat something, smoke or drink
• Make sure you stop on the way when there is something interesting to see on the way.
• This can be a monkey in the tree, the long horn cows, a nice village, school children, a market, a fruit shop, a rare bird or simply a nice view point. This will add to the experience of the clients and most likely be paid back in your tip!
• Check your car every evening after arrival and in the morning again before departure. Start in time! Check water and oil in the morning, when engine is cold.

Check radiator regularly, when it is dirty look for a place where they have air pressure.

• If there is any problem with the car you fix it as soon as possible.
• Make sure you wash your car at least every 2 days if possible
• Only fuel up at decent fuel stations like Shell, Total
• Don’t forget to bring your driving permit
• Bring a copy of the logbook on every tour. Don’t forget to bring the original logbook of the car when you go to Rwanda or Tanzania
• Never over speed. People like to see the country as well on transfer days. Drive slowly

and never faster than 100 km an hour on the high way

• All traffic fines will be paid by you.
• Make sure you are always in time!
• Give correct information to your clients about travel distance. Don’t make it look better then it is. It’s better to arrive 1 hour earlier than 1 hour later than planned!
• Make sure you Sure your knowledge with your clients. Tell them about your culture and tell them about the plants, monkeys, animals and birds that you know.
• Bring books about wildlife, birds and vegetation. Use the pictures and info to inform clients. Books are airways available at confidenceTours. If you want to have your own books (recommendable) confidenceTours will pay half.
• Inform clients well about the activities they are going to do. Tell them about what they can expect to see or experience, tell them how long it will take and what clothes they should wear. Make sure you confirm all activities and never leave before they are effect on the activity!
• Inform clients well about the accommodation they are going to stay in. If it’s simple you tell them it is simple and don’t make it look better then it is. Inform them about the food and service they can expect and tell them about the toilet and shower (is it clean, is the shower warm?)
• Make sure you always call the accommodations in advance to confirm your booking. We have given you airtime, so use it well!
• Help checking in your clients. Never leave before you know everything is fine  and make sure  that both you and your clients know the program for tomorrow!
• Be nice and friendly to the staff of the accommodation. If there is a problem you solve it without your clients being part of it.
• When clients are sick or there is a emergency situation you directly contact confidence Tours
• Never make any phone calls when driving. If it’s important you stop the car and make the phone call before you continue. Keep it as short as possible, as you don’t want your clients to wait for you. It’s advisable to make the phone call when you make a lunch stop or any other stop that is interesting for your clients.
• Don’t make unnecessary calls, as this is disturbing to your clients
• Make sure you always bring a ranger on your game drives. Both confidenceTours and you know that not all of them are good and sometimes a bit lazy, but the clients will blame you and Confidence Tours when they have not spotted a lion on a game drive. When there is a ranger together with you, you have 4 eyes instead of 2 and more important is that we are covered for any blame when a game drive is not successful
• Inform clients about expected tips before they go on any activity. As much as a tip is important for you it’s as well for other guides, rangers or any staff working in tourism.
• Inform clients about where and when they can change or withdraw money, as they need to plan this ahead.
• Make sure you do everything in your power to create an open, warm and professional atmosphere between you and the clients. Show them the Ugandan hospitality
• Make sure you get receipts for EVERYTHING you spend. No receipt is a fine of half the money that is spent.
• When you (the guide) get sick during the tour you contact us immediately so we can arrange back up in time.
• Help clients remember to use mosquito repellent, Anti-Malaria tablets, wash their hands, not drink from the tabs and wear long sleeves and pants after 7.00 p.m., to prevent they get sick.
• When clients get sick, do a check up in nearest hospital. When they are longer than 8 days in the country, check always for malaria.
• Make sure clients never leave luggage in the car when nobody is inside. During lunch on transfer days you ask them to bring their valuables and you make sure that someone is guarding the car.
• Sometimes clients bring too much luggage or even hard cover suitcases. If they do, let them know in a friendly way that we are not responsible for any damage on suitcases or lag of space in the car. Any complain wil not be taken serious. confidence tours states very clear in every proposal that they can bring luggage of 15 – 20 kg in a bag of soft material
• When clients have a valid complain try to see if you can fix it or make it up with them. If you think you can’t manage or if making up involves extra costs, we want you to contact confidence Tours. Always take a complaint serious and fix it before it’s too late. Make sure as well you don’t make any excuses when a complaint is not the responsibility of you or Confidence Tours. Do make sure you are always understanding and helpful

 At the end of the trip:

• Make sure you keep being pro active, even on the last day, even if you already received your tip.
• Ask them if the trip was what they have expected and if there is anything that will help confidenceTours to improve
• Say goodbye and ask them to fill in the feedback form
• Help them with checking in and don’t leave before you are sure they are checked in.

After the trip:

• Write a car report, bring the car to the workshop and give the car report to the mechanic. Anything serious? Let Confidence Tours know!
• Bring the car back with a quarter tank!!!!
• Finalize your calculation and bring you calculation, receipts, extra money, balance and feedback forms to the clients back to the office. This must be the same day as you end the tour or latest 1 day after. Every day that you are late you will be fined with 5. 000 UGX. As well every missing receipt is fined with half the amount of the money that should be on the receipt.
• Check the program, so you know when your next tour is. Get some rest and make sure you are fit for your next tour.
• Try to keep on learning. If you have a lot of time between tours we advise you to read books or do an extra course with UWA ( ask confidenceTours to pay, they will if they think that the course will benefit the organization). The more you know, the better guide you will become and the more work you wi!! get!

Never Ever to do!!!!

• Drink and drive
• Be hanged over and drive Have sex with your clients
• Give a lift to anyone; don’t even ask for permission to clients. Only when clients ask you to give someone a lift it’s okay
• Be lazy or frequently late
• Ask clients to assist you financially in any way (examples like asking for school fees for your children, medical bills, etc. You get an extremely well pay check + a great tip if you do your work well. You and your family are as well insured by confidenceTours for any medical issues. Don’t misuse the trust of your clients. Be proud !
• Over speed
• Be rude or aggressive to clients or partners in tourism

Violating any of the above points will result in ending your contract immediately!

In this program they organize  all travel .   Arrival to Entebbe , Kampala/ Entebbe – Jinja, Jinja Tour – transfer to Sipi Falls, Sipi Falls, Sipi falls – Kidepo National Park,  Kidepo National Park, Karamojong Cultural tour, Kidepo – Murchison Falls,  Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park,  Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth

National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park,  Ishasha ,  Ishasha – Bwindi, Bwindi National Park, Batwa, Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi, Kampala city tour these are the 22 days the best Uganda in these all cultural and traditional travel is immerged.

Highlights

Day 1  Arrival to Entebbe

Upon arrival, look out for your driver guide, he will be holding a placard with your name on it. You will be transferred to your hotel for freshening up and relaxation as your body adjusts to the beautiful weather of the Pearl of Africa. He will brief you on how your trip

will go. Feel free to ask him/ her any questions.

DAY 2; Kampala/ Entebbe – Jinja

To beat the morning traffic, you will rise early and after your breakfast set off. Your first stop will be Ssezibwa falls; a traditional cultural site for the Baganda. Here your guide will take you through the cultural significance which originates from the legendary history of the place. Your next stop will be in Mabira forest, take in fresh breathes on your African forest nature walk, camera in hand, there are quiet a number of butterflies, birds, monkeys and flowers among others. Snap away, there is no hurry, you are in The pearl of Africa.

Driving through sugar cane plantations, tea plantations, you will head to your lodge for the night in the adventure city of East Africa Jinja, the home of the source of the river Nile.

DAY3; Jinja Tour – transfer to Sipi Falls

After an early breakfast, you will have a tour of Jinja Town, drive to the Source of the Nile for a boat cruise to the source, and imagine the photo moment at the source of the longest river on earth! In the mid-morning, drive through the eastern part of Uganda brings you to beautiful Sipi Falls, on a plateau 1800m above sea level.

The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. Arriving in the early afternoon at leisure, you will stay in a simple, but nice self-contained cottage. From the resort you have beautiful views over the valley and one of the waterfalls.

DAY 4; Sipi Falls

Prepare yourself for a beautiful day in bliss. After breakfast, choose to go on a 3-hour or – for the real adventurers – 7-hour hike. A local guide accompanies you on your hike to explain flora, fauna and culture.

Whichever option you choose, you can be certain that you’ll pass many picturesque waterfalls, plantations and caves. Local villagers will often greet you with ‘Jambo!’ and beaming smiles.

DAY 5; Sipi falls – Kidepo National Park

After a rich breakfast you’ll be ready for a fantastic cultural experience of coffee farming. Sipi Falls is the home of Bugisu washed arabica coffee – one of the finest coffees in the world. You have the chance to learn the process of making this coffee, talk to the farmers, learning about the plantations and then roasting your own coffee to take home with you.

The tour starts with a walk around the local area to see the coffee plantations to learn a little about the life of a coffee plant. If you’re here during the harvesting season (usually around September) then you can also help pick and wash the coffee.

You will then be transferred to Kidepo National Park, driving through amazing landscapes, African homesteads, we will arrive in the late afternoon, check into your overnight accommodation.

Day 6; Kidepo National Park

This park has won many accolades but most notably the real wild of Africa that explains our choice of bringing you here to experience it uncontaminated. You will go for your early morning game drive, a chance to spot the big five in splendor, return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon; take another route on an evening game drive, a chance to capture the perfect savannah African sunset that will make you proud.

Day 7: Karamojong Cultural tour

After breakfast with your packed lunch, you will set off for a hike to the Mountains of Morungole where the ancient indigenous Karamojong thrive. It is a rewarding day that incorporates culture and sightseeing experience. The impressive flat landscapes of Kidepo plains are pardoned by series of hills and mountains that also mark the area among which include Mount Morungole presenting an impressive landscape that offers magical scenic views. The indigenous Karamojong have maintained their traditions and their remote living have sheltered them from the wind of globalization thus presenting an authentic touch of an African culture. You will explore their way of life, their religions, family bonds, marriage practices, architecture and other cultural aspects that are worth understanding. You retreat from the encounter and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight

 Day 8: Kidepo – Murchison Falls

Today’s journey is scenic, filled with amazing landscapes, vast open land with mountain back drops and endless skylines enroute to Pakwatch. Driving past Kitgum, Gulu and eventually arrive in Murchison Falls National Park in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight

DAY 9; Murchison Falls National Park

You will need to rise for breakfast and an early start on your game drive while the animals are the most active.

A drive through the park brings you eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom: elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelope and many tropical birds. They are all there!

Covering an area of 3,840 km², Murchison Falls National Park is the largest conservation area in Uganda. The park’s name derives from its famous waterfall; the mighty Murchison Falls!

In the afternoon you will make a  boat safari up the Nile River to Murchison Falls. Carefully watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts, you will reach the base of the 43-meter high Falls which approaches you with a thunderous sound.

Upon arriving at the base of the falls you will have the option (not inclusive) of taking a tough hike (about 50 minutes) to the top, from where you have a perfect view of the impressive falls.

DAY 10; Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park

After an early breakfast, you will pick up your packed lunch and exit the park to the south. The drive is long, but incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green forests and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda.

DAY 11; Kibale National Park

Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including our delightful cousins, the chimpanzees. Today, in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees in the wild, which makes it a perfect place to spot them!

An experienced forest ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning or afternoon. En route you might also see other monkey species that live in this forest. Once located, you will spend a full hour with the chimps. Since they are wild animals we can never guarantee that you will see them. You might have to settle with hearing their hoots and hollers.

Your swamp walk (2-3 hours) will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves. It is usual to spot three to four different primate species during this walk, though the highlight is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco!

DAY 12; Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast you will continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George.

In the afternoon, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Albert.

Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the water to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.

DAY 13; Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning you wake up early. A little before sunrise coffee, tea and donuts will be served in the lounge before we head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, and many Warthogs.

In the afternoon, you will visit a local community surrounding the National park, their main source of income is harvesting salt from a lake called Katwe. Spend time with them, learn about their ways of life. In the evening, game drive back to your hotel.

DAY 14; Ishasha

After breakfast, with your packed lunch – you will proceed to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, to an area called Ishasha. If you are lucky you might spot a few during your game drive.

To escape from the heat during the day, the lions here have learned how to climb the fig trees. If you are lucky you might spot a few during your game drive, so keep your eyes open and look up! Besides these famous lions, there is other interesting wildlife to be seen, like buffalo and the Uganda kob.

Return to your lodge for the night.

DAY 15; Ishasha – Bwindi

This morning wake up at leisure, take a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National park, sandwiched between the rift valley, the mountain ranges of the Rwenzoris, savannah grasslands and afro- montane forest;  imagine the views!

DAY 16; Bwindi National Park

Today is the big day… prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the endangered mountain gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The gorillas you track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.

Your track will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorilla family.

The time taken to track the Gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours. Once the Gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.

DAY 17; Batwa

This is the cultural highlight of the tour. After an early morning breakfast, you will set off for the Batwa heritage trail a full  day activity that takes you through the forests of Mgahinga in the company of the indigenous Batwa guides as they interpret every forest landscape and what it mean to their traditional life. The forest provided a natural shelter that always provided a refugee for the Batwa in times of danger.  You learn their wild honey harvesting means, the traditional medical plants, the tree houses, the hunting techniques, the edible roots and plants before arriving at Garama Cave which was the central place for their converging while still in the forest.. You will listen to the sorrowful songs being sung by the Batwa women taking you through the course of their tradition; it is a moment of wonder and deep exploration into the Batwa culture that is at stake of fading away.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight

DAY 18; Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Wake up at leisure,  We shall then bid farewell to the impenetrable forest and head off to Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi means “small birds” in the local language and is therefore Lake Bunyonyi is a must visit for birders. We shall take it easy at the shores of this beautiful lake. Activities available during our stay include; birding, cycling, sunbathing, and canoeing amongst others.

 DAY 19; Lake Bunyonyi

This day will be an activity free day, meaning that you can take on extra activities at your own cost or just relax at the hotel, while watching the serene environment around you.

DAY 20; Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala

Today after your breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala, we will have multiple stops for photo taking moments including the equator, stand, dance, swing, between the two hemispheres, imagine that! We arrive in the later afternoon, check into your hotel for relaxation.

Day 21; Kampala city tour 

After breakfast, we will go on a Kampala City tour and visit places of interest. Visit craft markets, historical places, religious places, and many more.

Day 22; Transfer to Airport

This is the end of what we hope has been a very fruitful trip. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. We hope to see you, your friends and family soon.

   Inclusions

• Ground transportation on the tour
• Airport transfers.
• Accommodation and meals as per indicated in the itinerary
• Service on an English speaking driver
• Gorilla permit
• Chimpanzee permit

Exclusions

• Airfares
• Visa or Insurance
• Tips
• Items of personal nature
• Soft or alcoholic drinks
• Extra meals and extra activities

End of the Safari

3 Day safari in Kidepo Valley

Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, bordered by South Sudan and Kenya. It is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. Kalika Safaris offers an immersive safari experience in this remote and untouched wilderness, allowing you to explore the park’s unique flora and fauna.

Highlights:

1. Wildlife Encounters: Kidepo Valley National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and many more. During your safari, you’ll have the opportunity to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and capture incredible photographs.
2. Game Drives: Embark on thrilling game drives across the vast savannah plains of Kidepo Valley. Experienced guides from Kalika Safaris will take you on morning and evening game drives, ensuring you have the best chance of encountering the park’s iconic wildlife. Be prepared for breathtaking sights and close encounters with the animals.
3. Cultural Interaction: Kidepo Valley National Park is also known for its diverse indigenous tribes, such as the Karamojong and Ik people. Kalika Safaris provides opportunities to engage with these communities, learn about their traditional lifestyles, and witness their vibrant dances and rituals.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival and Game Drive

• Arrival at Apoka Rest Camp, the main accommodation facility in Kidepo Valley National Park.
• After a warm welcome and check-in, enjoy a delicious lunch.
• In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the park. Your experienced guide will lead you through the different ecosystems, searching for wildlife such as lions, elephants, antelopes, and more.
• As the sun sets, return to Apoka Rest Camp for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Cultural Interaction and Game Drive

• After breakfast, visit a nearby Karamojong community. Interact with the locals, learn about their customs and traditions, and witness their unique dances and ceremonies.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the scenic surroundings of the community.
• In the afternoon, head out for another exciting game drive in search of wildlife that you may have missed the previous day. Keep an eye out for the elusive cheetahs and leopards that inhabit the park.
• Return to Apoka Rest Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Departure

• Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the vast plains of Kidepo Valley.
• After a quick breakfast, embark on a final game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting any animals you may not have encountered yet.
• Return to Apoka Rest Camp for a leisurely brunch.
• Check out from the camp and bid farewell to the park and its incredible wildlife.
• Depart for your onward journey with memories of an unforgettable safari experience