10 Day Uganda Safari (Jinja, Sipi Falls, Kidepo & Murchison Falls National Park)

Book our 10-day Uganda safari adventure to explore the source of the River Nile, Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley, and Murchison Falls National Park with African Jungle Adventures Limited. The trip starts and ends in Kampala, Uganda.

Trip Summary

Day 1: Kampala to Jinja (2hrs)

Day 2: Full Day white water Rafting

Day 3: Transfer to Sippi Falls

Day 4: Drive to Kidepo National Park Via Moroto

Day 5: Full Day Game Drive or (Nature safari walk and Night Game Drive)

Day 6: Visit The Ik Endangered tribe in Morungole Mountains

Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (4hrs)

Day 8: Game Drive, Boat Cruise, Hike to Top of the Falls

Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking or Habituation Experience or Bird watching walk

Day 10: Rhino Tracking, Departure

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Kampala to Jinja (2hrs)

Pick up from your hotel in Kampala or the airport, transfer to Jinja, with an en route visit to Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest for a birding walk or zip-lining, lunch, and embark on a boat cruise to the source of the River Nile on Lake Victoria. Dinner and overnight at Sunset Hotel, Jinja Nile Resort, Wild Waters Lodge, or Source of the Nile Camp.

  • Day 2: Full Day white water Rafting

Breakfast followed by transfer to Itanda falls for full day white water rafting adventure, dinner and overnight as on Day 1.

  • Day 3: Transfer to Sippi Falls

Have breakfast and embark on a picnic drive to Mbale on the edges of Mount Elgon. Have lunch en route and proceed to Sipi Falls. Arrive in time for an afternoon nature walk to the falls and the local community. Dinner and overnight at Sipi Lacam Lodge, Moses Campsite, Sipi Falls Resort, or Sipi River Lodge.

  • Day 4: Drive to Kidepo National Park Via Moroto

Today we hit the road to the famous Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most beautiful and finest tour destinations. The journey passes through beautiful areas of Eastern Uganda, and if interested, we can add an extra day in Moroto for a Mount Moroto hiking adventure. In Kidepo, we stay in Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Resort, Kidepo Safari Lodge, Nga’moru Wilderness Camp, or Apoka Campsite.

  • Day 5: Full Day Game Safari or (Nature walk and Night Game Safari)

Have an early morning breakfast, get your packed lunch, and embark on our 4×4 jeep with a pop-up roof for a full day game drive in the park. Expect an encounter with herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, Antelopes, leopards, and many others. We can drive to the South Sudan border for more game, including Ostriches. All meals and overnight at your lodge on DAY 4.

  • Day 6: Visit the Ik Endangered tribe in Morungole Mountains

The Ik people are an ethnic group numbering about 10,000 people living in the Morungole mountains of Kidepo National Park. Today, we have the chance to visit and interact with them, learn about their history, culture, and daily lives. This is so interesting, something you should never miss when you visit Africa! The hike is about 2 hours round-trip.

  • Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park (4hrs)

Have an early morning game drive followed by a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest National park, and one of the most beautiful parks in Africa! Arrive in time for lunch and embark on an evening safari (time permitting), dinner, and overnight at Fort Murchison Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, or Murchison River Lodge.

  • Day 8: Game Drive, Boat Cruise, Hike to Top of the Falls

Wake up early for a cup of tea or coffee and embark on our 4×4 Jeep for another game drive in Murchison Falls N.P to catch up with animals hunting, grazing, and browsing before retiring for the day. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast as you wait for hot lunch. In the afternoon, join a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, then hike to the top for great views. In the evening, drive to Budongo Eco Lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking or Habituation Experience

Breakfast followed by half-day chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest reserve. Also expect to see numerous birds, including the rare Yellow-footed Flycatcher, Cassin’s Spinetail, and Sabine’s Spinetail. Others include Yellow-browed Carmaroptera, Pygmy Crakes, Jameson’s Wattle-eye, Kingfishers ( Chocolate-backed, Blue-breasted, Dwarf), Cassin’s Honeyguide, White-spotted Flufftail, Black and White Casqued Hornbills, Ituri Batis, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Puvell’s Illadopsis, Brown Twinspot, Cameroon Sombre Greenbul, Speckled Tinkerbird, African Pied, Cassin’s Hawk-eagle, Crowned Eagle, Yellow-crested Woodpecker, Blue-throated Roller, Forest Robin, Grey-headed Sunbird, Olive Green Camaroptera, Piping, African Shrike Flycatcher, Chestnut-capped Flycatcher, Little Green Sunbird, among others.
Alternatively, we can spend the whole day in the jungle for the Chimpanzee Habituation experience. Dinner and overnight at Budongo Eco Lodge

  • Day 10: Rhino Tracking, Departure

A relaxed morning, breakfast, and a drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience. The activity takes 30-60 minutes, then drive to Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en route.

End of the 10 Day Uganda Adventure Tour

Safari inclusions

  • Transport (4-wheel safari drive, English-speaking driver guide)
  • Full board accommodation for 6 days and meals
  • Game drive and launch cruise
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • White water rafting
  • All activities described in the itinerary
  • Full-time English-speaking guide
  • Guided cultural/community walk

Safari exclusions

  • Personal expenses, especially visa, drinks, tips, native guides, telephone, personal insurance, laundry, and others.

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