SHORT DAY SAFARIS

DAY TOURS

Kampala City Tour

There are several ways to tour Uganda and one of them is to tour its exuberant capital -Kampala. Besides it being a Capital city, it’s also a district as well, located in central Uganda in the Buganda Kingdom. The current metro area population of Kampala in 2022 is 3,652,000, a 5.24% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Kampala in 2021 was 3,470,000, a 5.22% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Kampala in 2020 was 3,298,000, a 5.1% increase from 2019.

The weather in the city is warm, sunny sometimes extremely rainy throughout the year hence favorable for everyone because of its closeness to the Equator making it a classical destination for one undertaking a day Kampala city tour.

Owino & Nakasero Markets: Visit Owino market known as the first market in Uganda and biggest with over 40,000 vendors and much known for selling second hand clothes at affordable price not forgetting Nakasero market as you enjoy your rewarding 1 Day Kampala City. See how the locals market their food and vegetables as you see different local foods in both markets.

Old & new taxi parks: Come close to the park of minibus-taxies and taxi-vans which transport people to their various destinations. Enjoy how taxi drivers shout in loud voices to let passengers into their taxis. The parks collect a number of people from different origins of Uganda making them busier during evening hours when offices are closing and schools. With the atmosphere in the parks, you will have to enjoy to your fullest seeing the taxi drivers enjoying their business.

Kisenyi slum area: Stepping foot into Kampala’s Kisenyi slum is a sight to behold. A concrete jungle is mostly thought of as a cosmopolitan city centre and this area is a world away from that. According to Uganda’s National Population Housing and Consensus (NPHC) 2014, 67% of the population lives in detached dwellings and a further 12% in semi-detached. The dwellings themselves are a combination of un-burnt bricks, mud, poles, and cement blocks. Roofs are mostly iron sheets or thatched, and floors can be a mixture of stone, cement, tiles, and earth. Understandably, these structures have a short lifespan and are subjected to harsh weather conditions. Overcrowding, cracked walls, dirty floors, faded paint, and rusted materials are common features among the clustered structures many call home. But hope is not lost in the Kisenyi slums. Visiting a place like Kisenyi is difficult, but the human relationships and interactions born from it are worth their weight in gold

Cathedrals, Mosques and Temples:

Uganda is a country of many religious denominations. If interested in religion, visit these worship places on your Kampala city tour. Each cathedral is strategically located on a hill and these include, Namirembe cathedral, Rubaga Cathedral, Nsambya among others. Old Kampala and Kibuli Mosques have rich history attached to them. You are also free to visit Bahia temple if time allows.

Kabaka’s Royal palace (Bulange): With the help of the guide, you will then head to the Kabaka’s palace, visit the first parliament of Buganda kingdom where the members of Buganda meet and sat to discuss matters of the kingdom. Have a sight of the first car and fighting weapons which were used during the Kabaka’s rule, also have a look at the traditional architectures in the palace. The guide will lead you to Amin’s torture chambers where he used to torture the opposition members and kill them and then proceed to the Kabaka’s lake, the biggest man-made lake in Uganda constructed by 52 clans of Buganda. It was used by the king as a channel to Lake Victoria to travel, swim and carry out fishing. It’s a place to sight view the birds around the lake.

Day trips in Entebbe Town

Entebbe town is the main entry point to Uganda via Entebbe International airport. Located on a peninsular, Entebbe town is developing and proving to be the tourism town of Uganda. Entebbe city tour is a rewarding experience most especially for those tourists that have a day or two before the start of their gorilla and wildlife safaris to the country side. Entebbe town offers opportunities for day tours and half day experiences. Being a small town, most of the tourist attractions are within walking distances and as such, one can explore the town on foot.

Botanical gardens: Those staying in Guest Houses or Hotels in Entebbe can be able to walk to Botanical gardens for bird watching, primate watching and plant identification. A small fee is paid (about $3) and guides are always available. You can relax at the beach after your walk and one or two hours should be able to see most of what Botanical gardens is about.

Uganda Wildlife Education Center: Popularly known as UWEC ZOO, Uganda Wildlife Education center is a popular spot for both local and international tourists. It is a gateway to Uganda popular national parks and has most of the animals in a semi natural environment. Before you start your gorilla and wildlife safari, it is better to visit UWEC. Activities at Uganda Wildlife Education center include general wildlife viewing, behind the scenes program, keeper for the day, chimpanzee up close and so many more. One needs at least three hours to do around tour of UWEC.

Beaches and Boat Cruises on Lake Victoria: Entebbe town has many beaches where one can relax while on Entebbe city tour. These beaches include, Spenna Beach, Imperial resort Beach, Anderita Beach, Lido Beach among others. These beaches are normally enjoyable on weekend but are always open throughout the week. Enjoy swimming and boat rides plus music played on these beaches. Much as marine tourism is not yet developed very well, one can enjoy some boat or canoe ride on Lake Victoria. Entebbe city tours including boat trips see you tour parts of the lake to visit some islands, the equator and to see the sun setting or dawning

Roadside Markets: Entebbe city tour will expose you to some of the road market normally and temporarily organized on some streets in Entebbe. Popular road market happens every Tuesday in Kitoro town where you can shop everything that you want. Some streets are closed off to create space for traders and it is fun to be part of the market.

Ngamba Island: Located about 23kms off Entebbe mainland, Ngamba Island is operated by CSWCT where orphaned and rescued chimpanzees live. Ngamba Island is currently home to 52 orphaned and confiscated chimps, rescued from the illegal pet and bush meat trade. Despite their initial trauma, chimps living at Ngamba have a safe and semi-natural environment in which to recover and eventually thrive over their long lives of up to 60 years. The Sanctuary was founded in 1998, covered on 95 acres of natural forest where the chimps roam and forage daily. Their diet is supplemented multiple times per day much to the delight of visiting tourists who are able to observe the feeding from a viewing platform. The chimps also have the freedom to stay in the forest at night or return to nighttime enclosures where they can build nests and receive an evening meal. Morning boat trips depart at 8:45am and afternoon day boat trips depart Entebbe mainland at 12:45pm. Include Ngamba Island on your Entebbe City tour for an experience of a lifetime.

White Water Rafting in Jinja: White Water Rafting Jinja will let you explore Uganda’s second largest and busiest commercial town after Kampala.  The industrial Jinja was established in 1907 and is located in the East about 85 km away from Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria. It’s where you will also find the source of the Nile River and the Owen Falls dam. Jinja is an exciting adventurous district with lots of attractions and activities going to do including the Rafting on the River Nile, boat cruises, Nile Tubing, Zip lining, Bungee jumping, birding and much more. You also encounter Sezibwa falls in Mukono, a worthy scenic adventure.

3 Day Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

Tour Details

The 3 Days Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking Tour starts from Entebbe or Kampala with pick up by one of our professional driver guides or the same tour starting from Kigali International Airport/Hotel in Kigali via Katuna or Chanika border with opportunity to visit the scenic Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mutanda for you to embark on community walk or canoe ride while enjoying the breathtaking views of rolling hills or scenic islands. Alternatively, take a flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airfield to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip then connect to Bwindi National Park.

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Guide Service Fee

Any Private Expenses

Flights and Travel Insurance

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Uganda, travel to Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, we will pick you from your hotel or place of residence at 7:00 am, our guide will brief you about Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking and the journey to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park will begin. Stop overs will be made to see the sights on the way to the park and lunch en-route. You will drive though the see-able parts of the parks and settling in to the lodgings for the evening.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Activities in Bwindi Forest

On this day you will set out to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park headquarter; you will be briefed on the dos and don’ts of a gorilla tracking activity and then grouped in clusters of 8 to head into the deep bush with your tour guide to find the friendly gorillas. The mountain gorillas can be trekked by a maximum of 8 people for 2-7 hours. After finding the friendly giants, you will spend an entire hour with them observing their way of life; how they feed their young, how they find their food so that you can interact but also conclude your trip.

Day 3: End of Safari – return to Kampala

On the third day you can have an optional activity of exploring Lake Mutanda found in south western Uganda nestled at the foot of the Virunga Mountains thus promising a spectacular background view. You will then depart and head back to Kampala.

3 Days Uganda Safari Murchison Falls

This 3 Day Uganda Safari Murchison Falls will take you to Uganda’s largest park known as Murchison Falls National Park, situated in Northwestern Uganda on an area of 3,840 sq km, gazetted in 1926 as a game reserve. It is classified with Savannah grasslands and the Victoria Nile that flows through separating it into two (the northern and southern bank). Murchison Falls is home to over 451 bird species such as the Great blue Turaco, Goliath heron, the Shoebill, and the dwarf kingfisher among others, 76 mammal species.

 Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or at your Home place at 7:00 am, he will also brief you about your 3 Days safari to Murchison falls and you will start your 6 hours journey to Murchison Falls National park.

You will go through Luwero, and later have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking; here you will find both black and white rhinos. After tracking has another stop in Masindi where you will have lunch, after lunch proceeds to the park, after making payments for park entry drive towards the top of the falls, here along the way you will see various animals such as warthogs, baboons among others.

Being at the top of the falls is an amazing experience as you will watch the magnificent falls squeezing through the rocks in an 8m gorge. Take as many photos as you can. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Hornbill Safari Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Fort Murchison Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge

 Day 2: Morning game drive and a boat cruise along the Nile

On this day wake up early and have breakfast at 6:30 am, after your driver and the ranger guide will pick you up from the lodge to start your Game drive at 7:00 am.

During the drive, you will be in a position to see very many animals such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, waterbucks, and birds among others.

After the game drive at around 11:40 am, drive back to the lodge, relax/freshen up, and have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. On the boat you will be able to see various Nile crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants along the banks of the Nile as well as different beautiful birds some singing in the trees such as the bee-eaters, the colored kingfishers, the shoe billed stork and many others. Uganda Safari Murchison falls. The boat ride will take you to the base/bottom of the Murchison Falls when you reach here you will be able to see clearly the mighty waterfalls. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3: Departure/Return to Kampala

Enjoy your breakfast; thereafter proceed for another Game drive in the morning on your way back to Kampala. It will be a great time as you look out for various animal species though most of them will be seen in the grasslands feeding such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, not forgetting a number of bird species. Leave the park, have a stopover for lunch and continue with the journey reaching Kampala in the evening. Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch end of tour.

Price includes:

• Park fees
• All activities
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All Taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water

 Price excludes:

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp. per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Tour Details

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most visited game parks in Uganda – the “Pearl of Africa” because of its thrilling display of wildlife and savanna vegetation cover. Expect to see plenty of wildlife as you drive through the park, like the amazing tree climbing lions in the Ishasha, leopards, zebras, elephants, hippos and so on while on your 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife Uganda Safari.

Price Includes

• Tour Guide
• Parking Fees and Taxes
• 2 Nights Full Board Accommodation
• All transportation in destination location

Price Excludes

• Guide Service Fee
• Any Private Expenses
• Flights and Travel Insurance

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am or at the Entebbe International Airport, you will meet your safari tour guide. He will brief you about your 3 Days Queen Elizabeth wildlife Safari before embarking on your journey to the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 2: Activities in the Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will wake up early before sunrise and have snacks already provided for you.  And we will embark on a long game drive in Queen Elizabeth wildlife Safari.  The park is flooded with plenty of wild life like Lions, Elephants, Uganda kob, and hyenas among other animals which you will enjoy to explore.

You will have lunch and embark on a boat launch on the Kazinga channel in the afternoon. The channel is a fresh water channel joining lakes Edward and George. It is known for its high population of hippopotamus. You will also enjoy a view of crocodiles and water birds like flamingos and pelicans.

Day 3: Departure – return to Kampala

You will have an early breakfast on the last day of your 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari, you then depart from the Park heading back to Kampala, hotel or Airport to catch your flight.

3 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Tour Details

Your 3 Days Kibale chimpanzee trekking safari will take you through all the places to find all sorts of primates in the magnificent Kibale forest. The Kibale Forest National Park is found in the western part of Uganda, dotted with dazzling green pastures, breathtaking hilly landscape and plenty of cattle. Expect to see huge herds of cattle grazing in the cool weather and extravagant green grasslands.  Also expect to see a variety of bird species nestled under trees in the forest while on your 3 days Kibale chimpanzee trekking safari.

Price Includes

• Tour Guide
• Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
• 2 Nights Full Board Accommodation
• All transportation in destination location

Price Excludes

• Guide Service Fee
• Any Private Expenses
• Flights and Travel Insurance

Your 3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Safari will include;

• Fort Portal City Tour
• Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
• Birding and other activities in the forest
• Return to Kampala

ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Your first day of your chimpanzee trekking safari in Kibale Forest will start with meeting your guide. He will brief your of what your safari entails and you will then head on a 6 hour drive to Fort-portal, the city is with close proximity with the Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

You will have a hearty breakfast before heading to Kibale National Forest Park, then a short briefing at the park before undertaking the chimpanzee trekking. Chimpanzee trekking is one of the most fascinating safaris undertaken in the forest since it is habited by a vast number of the primates. After spending time with the chimpanzees, you will have lunch and thereafter enjoy an afternoon walk in the Bigodi wetlands for about 3 hours.

Day 3: Departure – End of Safari

On the final day your Kibale Chimpanzee trekking safari, breakfast of course will be the first thing in the morning on the menu before heading to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight.

2 days Jinja Trip

Trip Overview

The 2 days trip to Jinja which is home to the Nile is an adventurous and breathtaking experience. This will involve breath taking activities like tubing on the Nile and water sliding. You will also enjoy the breath taking activity that brings an adrenaline rush that is zip lining. You will have the chance to experience the great scenic view of Ssezibwa falls and be able to capture photographic moments. The nightlife in Jinja is not to be excluded; it’s an experience worth the fun.

Trip highlights

Day 1: Tubing on the Nile and Water sliding.

Day 2: Zip lining and Ssezibwa falls.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Tubing on the Nile and Water sliding

You will be picked up from an agreed meeting point by our guide. You will then proceed to Jinja. You will have your first stop over at Najjembe where you will enjoy the roadside delicacies then embark on the journey to Jinja. When you get to Jinja, you will then carry out tubing on the Nile which takes 2-3 hours as you enjoy the breath taking activity. While enjoying this activity, you will be served with snacks/fruits. After this exercise you will then proceed for water sliding after which you will be taken to the hotel for lunch.  After lunch, you will then check in the hotel rest, have dinner later on and prepare to adventure the night life in Jinja.

Main destination: Jinja

Accommodation: Bilkon hotel

Meal plan: full board

Drinks: Water excluding other drinks

Day 2: Zip lining and Ssezibwa falls

After breakfast you will then check out of the hotel and head on a journey to Griffin falls where you will carry out the adventurous zip lining. After this, you will then head to Ssezibwa falls enjoy the scenic view and photo moments. You will then have lunch and embark on your journey to Kampala.

Main destination: Kampala

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meal plan: half board

Drinks: Water excluding other drinks

4 Days Uganda Safari, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Adventure

Trip Overview,

This 4 Days Safari will start and end in Kampala, Ugandas capital. It involves visiting Kibale National Park which is home to Chimpanzees and other Primate Species like the colobus monkeys, LHoests monkeys among others; the park is famous for chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, nature walks etc. A chimpanzee permit goes for $150 per person. Also visitors will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park which is located in Western Uganda about 376 km from Kampala.
The park is home to various mammal species(around 95) such as tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, and antelopes among others, bird(over 500 species) and tree species. Activities like a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, game drives in the park, birding watching, and a visit to the crater lakes will be enjoyed in this trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National park

The guide/driver will pick you up from Entebbe airport, brief you and later depart driving to the west for Kibale National Park. Along the way you will have awesome and spectacular views of the Rwenzori ranges and the countryside of the area, have a stopover for lunch. On arrival in Kibale, check in at your lodge and in the afternoon have a walk in Bigodi wetlands where you will be able to see various birds specifically those endemic to the Albertine area. Later, have dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking -Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Have an early morning breakfast and be at the park headquarters early enough for briefing concerning chimpanzee tracking such that by 8:00am you start the search for these primates in the forest. Meeting these chimpanzees is a great time whereby you will be able to take photographs of these creatures which carry a DNA (98% like that of human beings). You will also see other various primates like the L.Hoests monkeys, Grey cheeked Mangabey, white and black colobus, red tailed monkeys, also birds will be spotted like the green breasted pitta, rumped tinker bird and also different plant species will be seen. Later in the afternoon after your lunch, depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will arrive late in the afternoon and later check in to your lodge.

Accommodation: Elephant safari lodge

Day 3: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a game drive which lasts for about 3 hours through various game trails looking for wildlife such as elephants, antelopes, leopards, lions, waterbucks among others. Drive back to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for a 2 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga channel where you will have a chance to see crocodiles, more herds of buffaloes, elephants, hippos and different bird species. Head out for a sport fishing experience on Lakes Edward and Albert and then drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Elephant safari lodge

Day 4: A visit to Lake Katwe and the Crater lakes region -Departure

After an early breakfast, drive towards Lake Katwe where you will be able to see various salt pans around lake Katwe, Uganda’s oldest salt mine. Thereafter, proceed to Kampala with a stopover at Igongo cultural center for lunch and another stopover at the equator.

Inclusions

• Accommodation(Full board)
• Full time tour guide(English speaking)
• Chimpanzee tracking permits
• All park entry fees
• Ground transport(4WD)
• Launch cruise on Kazinga channel and Game drives
• Sport fishing
• Bottled drinking water

5 DAYS UGANDA WILDLIFE SAFARI

This 5 Days Uganda wildlife safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park. The safari will begin with a visit at Queen Elizabeth National Park which is Uganda’s most popular tourist national park. It is home to big game that include hippos, buffalo and elephants, tree climbing lions, antelopes as well chimpanzees. You will then transfer to Fort Portal to visit the Amabere caves and explore the Tooro culture and then a guided visit to Sempaya hot springs in Semuliki National Park.

Trip highlights

• Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National park
• Launch cruise on Kazinga channel
• Visit to Amabere caves and Nyakasura hills
• Visit to the Tooro Kingdom palace (Karuziika)
• Visit to Sempaya Hotsprings

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and after the briefing; you will start the 6 hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.  Queen Elizabeth is located in the south western part of the country which is arguably the most scenic. Expect to catch sight of lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, national parks and other physical features. Take time to observe the countryside, the amazing Ankole cattle and the local people working in their gardens or doing business in small trading centers. The driver will make two stop overs; at the equator and Igongo cultural Centre for lunch.

Lodge: Buffalo Lodge

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise

You will set off early from your lodge with packed breakfast for an early morning game drive to spot early risers, nocturnal mammals and predators before they retreat to their hideouts. The early morning game drive is one of the most popular activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect to spot hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, leopard, lions and a collection of both resident and migratory birds. The game drive takes about 3 hours and could be done in the Kasenyi or Mweya plains. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and rest.

At 2.00 pm, the guide will transfer you to the Kazinga Channel for the afternoon boat cruise. The Channel is a magnet for all wildlife in the park. It boasts of a great variety of bird species – more than any other single destination in Africa. Expect to spot crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and hippos bathing or swimming in the waters. The launch cruise takes between 2 to 3 hours after which, you will return to the lodge.

Lodge: Buffalo Lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Fort Portal

After breakfast, embark on a 2 hour drive to Fort Portal where after lunch; you will visit the Amabere Caves for an amazing cultural, geographical and historical experience. These rock caves, which are as a result of formation of stalagmites and stalactites, are named after Nyinamwiru, who was the daughter of the region’s ancient king, King Bukuku. Legend has it that rocks which have dripping water are Nyinamwiru’s breasts. You will njoy the beautiful waterfalls at the caves and hike Nyakasura hills for amazing views and more nature experiences.

Lodge: Fort View Hotel

Day 4: Transfer to Semuliki National Park

Today after breakfast, you will go for the highlight attraction of Semuliki National park, the Sempaya hot springs which are very natural and shoot from an 8m hole at a very hot temperature that can cook eggs and plantain. Along the trail, don’t miss to look out for a countless bird species like blue breasted kingfisher and Frasier’s ant-thrush and of course the primates that include the grey-checked mangabey and red-tailed monkey. You will then proceed to Kampala with en route lunch

Lodge: Fort View Hotel

Day 5: Visit Toro Kingdom Palace and transfer to Kampala.

After breakfast, you will visit the Toro kingdom palace, a home for the world’s youngest king “Oyo”. While here, you will learn about the history of Toro kingdom, about their past kings and so on. You will hit the road back to Kampala with lunch enroute.

Included in this tour package;

Price Includes

• Tour Guide
• Park entry fees
• Parking Fees and Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• All activities mentioned
• All transportation in destination location

Price excludes all that has not been mentioned.