7-Days Uganda Safari

Overview

The 7-Day Uganda Safari offers a well-balanced journey through some of Uganda’s most diverse attractions, combining nature, adventure, wildlife, and culture in one itinerary. Beginning in Entebbe, the safari takes you to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens before continuing to Jinja, where you will visit the Source of the Nile and have the option to enjoy exciting adventure activities. The journey then leads to the scenic Sipi Falls for a guided waterfall hike and a coffee tour on the slopes of Mount Elgon, before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park for wildlife encounters, birdwatching in Budongo Forest, and a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the powerful falls. The safari concludes with a visit to the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, offering an introduction to Uganda’s traditional music, dance, and cultural heritage before your departure. This itinerary is ideal for travellers seeking a varied holiday that showcases Uganda’s landscapes, wildlife, local traditions, and outdoor activities within a week.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, enjoy a 10-minute transfer to your hotel where you can relax after your flight. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before enjoying dinner and your first overnight stay in Uganda.

  • Accommodation: Hotel No.5
  • Meal Plan: Dinner

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Day 2: Entebbe Botanical Gardens & Kampala City Experience

After breakfast, visit the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens, one of Uganda’s oldest botanical gardens and home to a rich collection of tropical plants, birds, and playful vervet monkeys. Later, transfer to Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital city. In the evening, enjoy a guided adventure walk through Kampala, exploring its lively streets, historical landmarks, local markets, and cultural attractions before returning to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 3: Transfer to Jinja & Source of the Nile

After breakfast, depart for Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. Drive through the scenic Mabira Forest, once Uganda’s largest natural forest reserve, enjoying the lush tropical landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the legendary Source of the Nile. Take a relaxing boat ride to the exact point where the world’s longest river begins its remarkable journey to the Mediterranean Sea. For adventure lovers, an optional zipline experience is available before checking into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Lamela Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4

Day 4: Jinja to Sipi Falls

After breakfast, continue your journey to the spectacular Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided hike to the beautiful waterfalls while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys. After lunch, visit a local coffee plantation where you will learn about traditional Arabica coffee cultivation, harvesting, roasting, and brewing techniques before tasting one of Uganda’s finest coffees. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5

Day 5: Sipi Falls to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside with an enroute lunch before arriving at the park in the afternoon. Check into your lodge, relax, and prepare for the exciting wildlife adventures awaiting you over the next two days.

  • Accommodation: Papidi Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 6: Budongo Forest Nature Walk & Nile Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, head to Budongo Forest for a guided nature walk. Discover one of Uganda’s richest tropical rainforests, home to numerous bird species, butterflies, towering mahogany trees, and other fascinating wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Along the way, watch for hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of birdlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Papidi Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 7: Return to Kampala, Ndere Cultural Centre & Departure

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala. Upon arrival, visit the renowned Ndere Cultural Centre for a vibrant cultural experience showcasing Uganda’s diverse traditions through music, dance, storytelling, and drama from different regions of the country. After the performance, continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Uganda adventure to a close.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off.
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Fuel and all transportation as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari.
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
  • Boat trip to the Source of the Nile in Jinja.
  • Guided hike to Sipi Falls.
  • Coffee plantation tour at Sipi Falls.
  • Visit to Ndere Cultural Centre.
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Uganda visa fees.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included with meals.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs.
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide, hotel staff, and local guides.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any activities not specifically listed under the inclusions.
  • Expenses arising from flight delays, cancellations, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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The 7-Day Uganda Safari offers a well-balanced journey through some of Uganda’s most diverse attractions, combining nature, adventure, wildlife, and culture in one itinerary. Beginning in Entebbe, the safari takes you to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens before continuing to Jinja, where you will visit the Source of the Nile and have the option to enjoy exciting adventure activities. The journey then leads to the scenic Sipi Falls for a guided waterfall hike and a coffee tour on the slopes of Mount Elgon, before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park for wildlife encounters, birdwatching in Budongo Forest, and a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the powerful falls. The safari concludes with a visit to the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, offering an introduction to Uganda’s traditional music, dance, and cultural heritage before your departure. This itinerary is ideal for travellers seeking a varied holiday that showcases Uganda’s landscapes, wildlife, local traditions, and outdoor activities within a week.

1

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, enjoy a 10-minute transfer to your hotel where you can relax after your flight. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before enjoying dinner and your first overnight stay in Uganda.

  • Accommodation: Hotel No.5
  • Meal Plan: Dinner

2

Day 2: Entebbe Botanical Gardens & Kampala City Experience

After breakfast, visit the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens, one of Uganda’s oldest botanical gardens and home to a rich collection of tropical plants, birds, and playful vervet monkeys. Later, transfer to Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital city. In the evening, enjoy a guided adventure walk through Kampala, exploring its lively streets, historical landmarks, local markets, and cultural attractions before returning to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3

Day 3: Transfer to Jinja & Source of the Nile

After breakfast, depart for Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. Drive through the scenic Mabira Forest, once Uganda’s largest natural forest reserve, enjoying the lush tropical landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the legendary Source of the Nile. Take a relaxing boat ride to the exact point where the world’s longest river begins its remarkable journey to the Mediterranean Sea. For adventure lovers, an optional zipline experience is available before checking into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Lamela Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4

Day 4: Jinja to Sipi Falls

After breakfast, continue your journey to the spectacular Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided hike to the beautiful waterfalls while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys. After lunch, visit a local coffee plantation where you will learn about traditional Arabica coffee cultivation, harvesting, roasting, and brewing techniques before tasting one of Uganda’s finest coffees. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5

Day 5: Sipi Falls to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside with an enroute lunch before arriving at the park in the afternoon. Check into your lodge, relax, and prepare for the exciting wildlife adventures awaiting you over the next two days.

  • Accommodation: Papidi Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6

Day 6: Budongo Forest Nature Walk & Nile Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, head to Budongo Forest for a guided nature walk. Discover one of Uganda’s richest tropical rainforests, home to numerous bird species, butterflies, towering mahogany trees, and other fascinating wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Along the way, watch for hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of birdlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation: Papidi Safari Lodge
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

7

Day 7: Return to Kampala, Ndere Cultural Centre & Departure

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala. Upon arrival, visit the renowned Ndere Cultural Centre for a vibrant cultural experience showcasing Uganda’s diverse traditions through music, dance, storytelling, and drama from different regions of the country. After the performance, continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Uganda adventure to a close.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

 

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off.
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Fuel and all transportation as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari.
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
  • Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
  • Boat trip to the Source of the Nile in Jinja.
  • Guided hike to Sipi Falls.
  • Coffee plantation tour at Sipi Falls.
  • Visit to Ndere Cultural Centre.
  • International flights and visa fees.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Laundry services.
  • Beverages and any other personal expenses.
  • Any optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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