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

Book our 10 Days Uganda Safari adventure to explore the source of River Nile, Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Park with Kitagata Safaris Uganda Limited. The trip starts and ends in Kampala Uganda

10 Days Uganda Safari 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 10 Days Uganda Safari

Day 1: Kampala to Jinja (2hrs)

Pick up from your hotel in Kampala or from the airport transfer to Jinja, with enroute visit to Sezibwa falls, Mabira forest for birding walk or Zip lining, lunch and embark on a boat cruise to the source of River Nile in Lake Victoria. Dinner and overnight at Sunset Hotel, Jinja Nile Resort, and 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 Sipi Falls

Have breakfast and embark on a picnic drive to Mbale on the edges of Mout Elgon. Have lunch enroute and proceed to Sipi Falls, arrive in time for afternoon nature walk to the falls and local community. Dinner and overnight at Sipi Lacam Lodge, Moses Camp site, 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 goes through beautiful areas of Eastern Uganda, and if interested, we can have an extra day in Moroto for Mount Moroto hiking adventure. In kidepo, we stay in Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo savanah Resort, Kidepo Safari Lodge, Nga’moru Wilderness Camp or Apoka Campsite.

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

Have early morning breakfast, get your packed lunch and embark on our 4×4 jeep with pop-up roof for a full day game drive in the park. Expect an encounter with herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, Antelopes, Lion, Leopard and many others. We can drive to South Sudan boarder 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 a chance to visit and interact with them, learn about their history, culture and daily ways of life. This is so interesting, something you should never miss when you visit Africa! The hike is about 2 hours, to and fro.

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

Have early morning game drive followed by 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 evening game (time permitting), dinner 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 fall

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 day rests. Return to the lodge for late breakfast as you wait for hot lunch. In the afternoon, join a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and thereafter hike to the top of the falls for great views. In the evening, drive to Budongo Eco Lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Breakfast followed by half-day chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest reserve. Also expect to see numerous birds such as 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 whole day in the jungle for Chimpanzee Habituation experience. Dinner and overnight at Budongo Eco Lodge

Day 10: Rhino Tracking, Departure

A relaxed morning, breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking experince. The activitity takes 30-60 minutes, then drive to Kampala or Entebbe with lunch enroute.

End of the 10 Days Uganda Safari

10 Days Uganda Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari inclusions

Transport (4wheel 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.