Ten days in Uganda offer a perfect window into the country’s natural beauty and cultural richness. The journey begins in Kampala, where you will explore the vibrant city life, delve into Uganda’s history, and connect with the traditions of its people. From there, the adventure continues through the scenic countryside, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and authentic rural charm. Enjoy invigorating hikes, thrilling game drives, peaceful nature walks, and meaningful interactions with local communities. Though Uganda may be small in size, it’s a truly captivating safari destination with endless discoveries.
Tour highlights
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, which earns its nickname, the “Pearl of Africa,” from its scenery. Transfer to your hotel for resting and leisure.
Optional: Visit the stunning Entebbe Botanical Gardens
As the cities of Entebbe and Kampala come alive with the morning bustle, we set off westward toward Mabamba Swamp, Uganda’s prime location for spotting the elusive shoebill stork. Upon arrival, you will meet your local site guide and board a traditional canoe to glide quietly through the swamp’s channels in search of this remarkable, prehistoric-looking bird. With Mabamba offering the highest likelihood of sightings, this adventure promises a thrilling encounter with one of Africa’s most iconic species. After the excursion, enjoy a relaxing lunch before heading back to the hotel to unwind.
Included: Birding in Mabamba
If the day begins with a clear sky, you will be greeted by a beautiful golden sunrise, setting the perfect tone for a full-day exploration of Uganda’s vibrant capital. This guided city tour offers a deeper understanding of Uganda’s culture, history, and daily life. Highlights include a visit to the Kabaka’s Palace, with scenic views along the historic Kabaka Anjagala Road leading to the Buganda Parliament. You will also explore the Kasubi Tombs, the iconic Gaddafi Mosque with its panoramic views of Kampala, the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, and the serene Bahá’í Temple.
Optional stops can include Namirembe and Rubaga Cathedrals, the Uganda Museum, and a lively arts and crafts market, perfect for picking up unique souvenirs and experiencing local creativity.
Included: Kampala City Tour
Start your day with an early morning breakfast, then drive towards the east to Jinja district. Along the way, you will come across many interesting sights, and there won't be any dull moments since there is a lot to see. Make a stopover at Ssezibwa Falls for a guided nature walk and sightseeing.
After that, head to Mabira Forest, where you can take a nature walk and see monkeys, various tree species, and birds. You can also try the Ziplining experience. Later, continue towards Jinja, passing through different sugarcane and tea plantations. Once in Jinja, visit the Bujagali Falls, then take a boat to the source of the Nile and visit Samuka Island, where you can enjoy watching birds. In the evening, check into your hotel, have dinner, and spend the night.
Included: Boat cruise
Optional: Ziplining
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel and later check out to proceed to Kapchorwa. We shall arrive at our lodge in the afternoon and check in. Lunch at the lodge, we relax and head out for a hike in the evening. This Sipi Falls Hike is an experience devoid of words, as it takes you to view the three waterfalls and also allows us to pause for a photo with one of the lovely, picturesque falls in the background.
Walk back to the lodge and relax.
Included: Sipi Falls hike
We should have breakfast at the lodge and head out for our last tour here, the coffee tour. It takes us beyond learning about how coffee is grown to tasting an organically processed beverage. We shall participate in the activity of roasting the coffee seeds, to the stage of turning them into powder, ready for mixing in warm water, and enjoy it with the local family.
Afterwards, we set off for Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge.
Included: Coffee Tour
Enjoy unlimited game drives through the vast Murchison Falls National Park landscape, observing the park's timeless circle of life. Your explorations may reveal giraffe, elephant, buffalo, lion, Uganda kob, leopard, and far more.
Take a 3-hour boat trip on the mighty Nile River to the bottom of the majestic Murchison Falls. The trip gives perfect opportunities and a platform to see and take great photos of several animals, including the permanent residents such as the hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds.
Included: Game drives, Boat trip
We check out of the lodge and set off for Kibale. A scenic drive with views of the Eastern Rift Valley escarpment and arrival at our lodge in the evening.
This morning, go for a chimpanzee trek, listening to the forest's silence as you meet man’s closest cousins. Kibale Forest is also home to 300 species of birds. Spend 1 uninterrupted hour taking photos and videos as you also learn their behaviour.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. This afternoon, we will go on a nature walk in the Bigodi community.
Included: Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi Nature Walk
Optional: Community visit, Bird watching around Bigodi
We check out of the lodge and start the 6-7-hour drive back to Entebbe. We shall arrive in the afternoon, and you will wait for your flight back home.
Read stories from our very happy and satisfied clients.
EXCELLENT Based on 8 reviews Posted on Emmanuel S10 November 2024Verified We liked the time keeping drivers, adorable client liaison, great fresh food, wildlife and nature perfect, memories... Awesome arrangement, customer liason out of this world, great food, on time drivers, the ultimate natural beauty and wildlife on show and the humour made the whole experience adorable....Posted on Svetlana R11 October 2024Verified Safari in Kenya and Lake Naivasha I would like to express my gratitude for organizing a beautiful safri tour (3 days+ Lake Naivasha) in Kenya from tour operator Dolphin Tours & Travel. It was an unforgettable vacation with my friends. The organization is level. Samantha from tour operator Dolphin Tours & Travel was always in touch and patiently answered all our many questions.Posted on Maria Luisa T15 May 2023Verified Arafat best guide We were three friend traveling with Arafat. He had so much knowledge to share. We had a wonderful experience in our 1-day tour to the Murchison Falls National Park. He told us about the places, the history, the communities, the animals, and much more. 100% recommended.Posted on Lillian A15 May 2023Verified Memorable Tour and Guide We arranged a 1-day tour to the Murchison Falls National Park. I found the service and response of this travel agency to be excellent. Easily 5-stars. The Travel guide, who doubled as a driver too, was time conscious and a great advisor when it came to planning and managing our time, since we were travelling from Gulu through the parkThis tour was over-the-top fantastic, Our guide/Driver-Arafat, spoke fluent English that was clear, this made the tour "standard." He was also very knowledgeable about the different animal species, and explained in detail, that was excellent Arafat was friendly and courteous, and he consistently slowed down just to explain and give more information about the animals and giving us enough time to take pictures and videos! making it a very enjoyable tour And, I'd do it again "for the experience."Date of experience: March 2023Posted on Franziska73211 October 2022Verified Amazing Experience with a great team! My friend and I had a great time and Winnie organized everything to our complete satisfaction. The national Park, the boat trip and the accomodation were exceptional and after a long and exciting day, we even had time to had some genuin talks over dinner. I would definitely recommend the tour and the team. Thank you for the experience! :)Posted on ramilkiway8 October 2022Verified Nice experience It was my 1st safari and it was really nice. Organization is flexible and always online. Only good memories left after it.Posted on marksmith20225 October 2022Verified Wonderful experience I was expertly guided around Kampala on a comprehensive walking tour. My guide Winnie was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Among other things, we took in the National Theatre, Parliament Buildings, Independence Monument, The square and even ventured down town to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life and the taxi park before concluding at the National Mosque.Always attentive, Winnie made sure that we saw everything with plenty of time for photos and enough information to paint a picture of life in Kampala. At the craft market she helped me select some amazing gifts to take home to the UK and provided invaluable support in choosing items that my wife absolutely loves.Thanks for a wonderful experience. I certainly won't forget my walk around Kampala.Posted on Ssewanyana J13 June 2022Verified 2 days jinja tour We enjoyed our 2 days trip to jinja. We enjoyed the zipline experience in mabira forest, waterslide along the Nile, nature walk and a visit to the source of the Nile
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