This 8-day safari is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable adventure. The journey begins with a city tour that offers a glimpse into Uganda’s vibrant culture and urban life. From there, we venture into the heart of Murchison Falls National Park, where dramatic landscapes and exciting game drives await.
In eastern Uganda, the adventure intensifies with adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping and a visit to the stunning Sipi Falls. Beyond the destinations themselves, the safari is enriched by scenic drives that showcase Uganda’s diverse and captivating terrain, making every moment of the journey part of the experience.
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
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
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
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading eastward. Our first stop is Mabira Forest, where you will enjoy a refreshing nature walk through one of Uganda’s largest and most beautiful rainforests. After soaking in the serenity of the forest, we continue to Jinja for an adrenaline-filled bungee jumping experience, an unforgettable thrill over the Nile River. Following the adventure, we will drive to the lodge, check in, and wind down with dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: The Haven Jinja
After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, we will set off for an exciting quad biking adventure. The ride takes us through nearby local communities, offering a chance to observe daily life and appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings. Following this thrilling experience, we will break for lunch before heading out for a relaxing boat cruise along the Nile. As we glide across the water, we take in the refreshing breeze, scenic landscapes, birdlife, and views of small islands scattered along the river. We’ll return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and a restful night.
Accommodation: The Haven Jinja
Have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and drive to Kapchorwa. We will arrive in the afternoon, check into the lodge, and have lunch. The program of the day allows us to relax for 1-2 hours before going for the evening hike to Sipi Falls. We will move with a site guide who will share a lot of information about the falls, the people, and other attractions in the surrounding. We could also capture the lovely sunset in addition to the beautiful sites of Sipi Falls.
We will return to the lodge, have dinner, and rest.
Included: Sipi Falls hike
Accommodation: Sipi Heritage Lodge
We shall 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.
Afterward, we set off for Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the booked lodge.
Included: Coffee Tour
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
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
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
After checking out of Pakuba Safari Lodge, begin your journey to the top of Murchison Falls, one of Uganda’s most breathtaking natural landmarks. Take in the powerful roar and misty spray of the falls from the viewing point before continuing your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, you may opt for a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino trekking experience.
Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in Kampala by evening.
Included: Visit the top of the falls
Optional: Rhino tracking
From here, drive to Entebbe 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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