11 Days Northern Exploration.

Day 1: Transfer to Source of the Nile

You shall be warmly welcomed and picked upon arrival at Entebbe International airport by our well trained guide. Please you shall be required to get an entry permit if you do not have one as it is really important to avoid any inconveniences or clashes with the law. We then drive you to Jinja where you shall visit the source of the Nile on a boat for an interesting adventure. On land, see a number of palm trees, tropical plant, some primates hanging on the trees, watch native fisher men throw their fishing nets into the river and thereafter spend a night after having your dinner overnight stay at the haven lodge. 

Main destination: Jinja city

Accommodation: The haven lodge

Meals and drinks: Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: White Water Rafting/Quad biking/Horseback riding (select 1 option)

After an early morning breakfast, we drive for our activity, Jinja is like the fun city of Uganda where you find adventures that up your adrenaline, causing you to Lough hard and let loose which you definitely will appreciate. All adventures listed above will reward you with stunning views of the river Nile, the quad and horse ride take you through plantations, local villages as you ride along, see little children standing by the roadside rooting for you and waving if not in school. All these adventures give you an extremely memorable time so feel free to select what you feel you want to experience.

Main destination: Jinja city

Accommodation: The haven lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Transfer to Sipi Falls

After warm breakfast, you shall depart to Sipi falls in Kapchorwa district (eastern Uganda) north eastern of Sironko and Mbale. The town is located on the foot of mountain Elgon enjoy the endless rolling hills, valleys and ever green vegetation of trees, crops and coffee plantations that gladly grow so reach and exhibit great yield. During the course of this safari, we shall have a stopover in Mbale town for lunch and later continue to Sipi village. 

Main destination: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Hike to Sipi falls and later the coffee project

Wake up call from the amazing sounds of Sipi falls, enjoy your breakfast and after hike the famous waterfalls, the incredible Sipi falls for an adventure, the trail is a little steep and puzzling as you pass through banana and coffee plantations but very rewarding because you shall enjoy a photo moment with your camera as the falls and caves under are very beautiful! Save your memory as you leave this beautiful country of nature later, we shall head back to the lodge for a mouth watering lunch and after go to the coffee project one of the places where great coffee is processed you may even get a chance to take a cup of freshly brewed coffee, dinner and overnight stay. 

Main destination: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge Sipi

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

After your delicious warm breakfast, drive to Kidepo valley national park near Uganda-Sudan boarder this park is a true expression of African wilderness. Upon arrival before we go to the park, you shall have to go for a community visit where you will discover the local communities life style, their culture among other amazing discoveries, don’t miss as its quite an interesting place to visit, it will show you the true way of how some Ugandans live with no exaggeration not only that, endeavour to carry some local currency with you (Optional) since the local community makes some crafts for those interested. Later proceed to the park for your dinner and overnight stay at Savannah lodge. 

Main destination: Kidepo National Park

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Full Day game Drive at Kidepo National Park

Have early morning breakfast and head to one of the most interesting national parks in Africa while there, you may have the opportunity to view cheetahs, ostriches, big herds of buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elephants among other animal species not forgetting the park has over 476 bird species that can be viewed making this safari much more interesting and a must go for bird watchers. Please don’t forget to carry your binoculars or hire one from us at a very affordable fee. Not just that you will discover Narus river from where most of the animals and birds use as a drinking place to enhance their survival in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Savannah lodge. 

Main destination: Kidepo National Park

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy your breakfast and later head to the safari vehicle so you can head to the north, the distance is relatively long but don’t worry there are quite interesting things to view during transfer take an example, you shall see true natives in local villages, massive or quite a number of traditional villages with lots of grass thatched huts. Look no further than this safari! Dinner and overnight stay at Fort Murchison lodge. 

Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Full Day Game Drive

After an early morning breakfast, you shall head for a morning game drive where you shall view multiple animals such as the buffaloes, antelopes elephants, lions, warthogs, giraffes among others and the leopards if lucky, view the delta later head to the lodge for a mouth watering lunch and later head back for an evening game drive and explore more animals. Dinner and overnight stay at Fort Murchison lodge. 

Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9: Top of the Falls Hike and Launch Trip at Murchison Falls National Park

Breakfast is served, enjoy and off we go to the top of falls, where you shall hike down and back, enjoy the spectacular view of the famous Murchison falls an experience that can best be had while there, the mighty rushing and powerful water fall will make you wet with the breath taking fog that brings up your excitement.  Later have a mouth watering lunch and head for a jetty boat cruise along the mighty river Nile for 2 hours expect to see the beautiful Nyamisika cliffs, hippos, crocodiles, water birds among other different species of animals and birds. This cruise gives you a stunning view of wildlife at a relatively close range; please don’t forget your camera because the safari will be worth taking some unforgettable pictures. Dinner and overnight stay at Fort Murchison lodge. 

Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking

After your breakfast, make your way through the charming, ever green budongo forest to the planet of apes and enjoy chimpanzee trekking. it is true that these unique and almost human creatures take up 99.9% of human DNA which gives us even more reason not to miss these dark furred, large built with no tail beautiful creatures with bright coloured brown eyes are a must see therefore if you have not made it to Kibale national park we have big number of habituated chimps here that you can track, later head to your lodge and enjoy a peaceful time in the gardens with a glossy view of the river or swim and chill by the pool.

Main destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11: Rhino Tracking and Transfer to the Airport

It’s a beautiful morning, wake up to a cup of coffee tasty warm breakfast and we head to ziwa rhino sanctuary where we can enjoy tracking the genital giants. Being one of the most popular destinations the rhinos sanctuary is very dear to us as it is where breeding of  rhinos and habituation is done with the aim of re introducing them to the wild where they once existed before extinction in the early years due to political instability within the country and so far so good. The rhinos make up the list of the big 5 and their sight is breath taking. Enjoy lunch and drive forward to the airport, end of Africa safari! Thank you for choosing Pamora Safaris Uganda.

Main destination: Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meals and drinks: Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• 1 Chimpanzee permit per person
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labelled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
• All accommodation (unless clearly labelled as optional upgrade)
• Round trip airport transfers
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labelled optional)
• All taxes/VAT

Excluded

• International flights (from/to the client’s home country)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items) 
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Tips: tipping guideline $15 of per person day for the guide and crew

The bookings with the lodge mentioned in the itinerary depend on availability. Reservations will only be made after your booking. Just in case the hotels listed are fully booked during the requested period, we will let you know and then book a hotel of the same standard for you

Transport

Our standard safari vehicle offered for budget and mid-range tours is a 4wd Safari Van with pop-up sun roof with each passenger can have a seat near a window.

If you wish to up things a bit and get an even smoother ride, then you can opt for an upgraded vehicle for your travel. For this, we use a full-size 4wd Toyota Land cruiser

Travelling with 1-4 people often preferred and suitable for African safari because of the terrain besides that, it is elevated durable and pop-up roof that will reward you with great view.

We also have 4wd Extended Toyota Land cruiser Travelling which seats 5-6 people and is spacious, elevated, strong with a pop-up  sun roof for exceptional views and a fridge inside to keep our drinks cool.