30-Day Ultimate Uganda Odyssey: Wildlife & Culture

• After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation to start an exciting day of exploring Kampala. Begin by visiting key landmarks, including the Kabaka's Palace and Buganda Palace, which offer deep insights into the history of the Buganda Kingdom, followed by the serene Baha’is Temple, a spiritual retreat offering beautiful views and tranquil gardens, You will also visit Gadhafi mosque.
• After a morning of discovery, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling authentic Ugandan cuisine.
• After enjoying lunch, your city tour continues with visits to Gaddafi Mosque, one of Uganda’s largest mosques with a panoramic view of Kampala, and the bustling Nakasero Market and Owino Market (Balikuddembe). These vibrant markets offer everything from fresh produce and traditional crafts to unique souvenirs and African attire. After shopping and exploring the markets, you’ll head to Ndere Cultural Centre in the evening for a cultural treat.
• Evening, the day culminates with a visit to Ndere Cultural Troupe, where you’ll enjoy an immersive experience of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage through traditional music, dance, storytelling, and folklore. This evening performance showcases Uganda’s diverse tribes and their traditions, bringing the country's cultural essence to life.
• Optional Add-ons:
• More in-depth market tours with interactions with local artisans.
• Additional stops at Kampala’s craft villages for more shopping opportunities.
• At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation, bringing this exciting city and cultural experience to a close.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• After enjoying breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation by our driver. You'll head to Kanyanda, where you'll visit Ewaka community project, a project under the Kanyanda Women and Youth Initiative. Here, you'll take part in an immersive local food preparation experience and also interact with the locals. Afterwards, you will enjoy a meal featuring the local dishes you helped prepare. After enjoying lunch, you will participate in planting indigenous trees on Ewaka farm.
• After this enriching day of cultural and educational exchange, you'll drive back to Kampala at your accommodation for dinner and the beautiful night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• After an early breakfast, you'll meet your tour leader for a briefing before setting off for Jinja along the Kampala-Jinja Highway. Along the way, you’ll make a stop at Ssezibwa Falls, where you'll learn about the rich cultural significance of these scenic waterfalls and capture some memorable photos.
• Continue your journey to Mabira Forest, a stunning natural reserve teeming with diverse birdlife, primates, and unique tree species. Here, you'll embark on a guided nature walk through the forest, keeping an eye out for various birds, butterflies, and forest animals.
• After the forest walk, resume your journey to Jinja, passing extensive tea and sugarcane plantations en route. Upon arrival in Jinja, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This tranquil cruise will take you to the Source of the Nile, with an opportunity to visit Samuka Island, a haven for bird watching. After the cruise, relax over dinner and settle into your accommodation for the night. Stay at 2Friends hotel for luxury, Brisk hotel for mid-range and Pacific cottages for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Start your day with an early morning breakfast before heading out for an exciting day of white water rafting on the Nile. After a safety briefing, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through different rapids, navigating the powerful waters of the river. For those who prefer alternative activities, options like horseback riding around $70 per person, kayaking around $150 per person, or even bungee jumping at around $120 are available.
• After the adrenaline-filled rafting adventure, you'll enjoy a well-deserved late lunch before checking out of your hotel.
• In the afternoon you will begin your journey to Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda, a journey through scenic landscapes and rural villages. On arrival, you will check into your lodge for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Mount Elgon hotel and spa for luxury, Sipi valley resort for mid-range and Rafiki lodge for budget.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, you will hike through the Sipi Falls trail system, enjoying breathtaking views of the cascading waterfalls. Return back to your lodge for lunch and after lunch you will learn about local coffee farming through a guided coffee tour in nearby villages. For adventurous souls, experience abseiling down the falls (optional). Engage with the Sabiny and Bagishu communities to experience their unique culture. Later on return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• After enjoying breakfast, you will set off for Kidepo Valley National Park, passing through Karamoja, Uganda’s northeast region. Along the way, visit local markets to see vibrant cultural displays of traditional craftsmanship.
• You will have lunch along the way at a local restaurant and after lunch you will drive up to Kidepo Valley National Park.
• Arrive in the evening and check into the lodge for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Apoka safari lodge for luxury, Kidepo savanna lodge for both mid-range and budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your day with a nature walk, immersing yourself in Kidepo valley National park’s breathtaking scenery. Guided by experienced rangers, discover the park’s diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch at your lodge.
• After lunch, embark on a game drive, where you can spot giraffes, elephants, buffalos and zebras against the stunning savannah backdrop.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Enjoy breakfast and spend the morning on another thrilling game drive, exploring Kidepo’s rugged terrain. Visit the Kidepo River, a lifeline for the park’s incredible wildlife. After enjoying this wonderful experience, you will return back to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
• Later on you will delve into the local culture by visiting the Karamajong community. Learn about their traditional practices, vibrant customs and resilience.
• Engage with their friendly locals, sharing stories and laughter. Later on you will return back to your lodge for dinner and the beautiful night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• After breakfast, depart Kidepo and travel to Murchison Falls National Park via Gulu. Enjoy a scenic drive through Northern Uganda’s plains, stopping for lunch en route. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and rest in preparation for upcoming adventures in the park.
• Stay at Chobe safari lodge for luxury, Fort Murchison lodge for mid-range and Murchison River lodge for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Begin your day early with a thrilling morning game drive, offering the best opportunity to observe wildlife when they are most active.
• As you traverse the Nyamsika Plateau, keep our eyes peeled for sightings of Cape buffalos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and heartbeats, among other fascinating species.
• Return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast, replenishing your energy for the day ahead. Later, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile, providing a unique perspective to observe aquatic animals such as crocodiles and hippos basking along the riverbanks. Marvel at the diverse birdlife, including kingfishers, cormorants, saddle-bill storks, the rare shoebill stork, pelicans, bee-eaters, Egyptian geese, and the majestic Goliath heron, among others.
• After the boat cruise, return to your hotel for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, visit a nearby community to gain insight into the locals' way of life, including their craftsmanship and traditional activities.
• Head back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening, reminiscing about the day's adventures.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

• After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will have a nature walk. You will explore this park on foot to discover its beauty and expect to see beautiful birds, beautiful vegetation, different animals like the bushbucks, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, warthogs, oribis, monkeys among others.
• Return back to your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
• After enjoying lunch embark on a hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view and the opportunity to capture stunning photos, including the rainbow created by the cascading water.
• Following your visit to the falls, return to your lodge for dinner and a beautiful night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After an early morning breakfast, depart from Murchison falls National Park to Kibale National Park.
• Have a stopover in Hoima town and visit the Bunyoro palace and also have lunch at a local restaurant as you also stretch your legs before you proceed with your journey up to Kibale National Park.
• Upon your arrival at Kibale National, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Turaco Tree Tops for luxury, Isunga lodge for mid-range and Rwenzori view guest house for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center on time for a briefing at 08:00am.
• Here, you will learn about the dos and don'ts while in the forest searching for chimpanzees (Chimpanzee tracking). Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species, earning it the title of the primate capital of the world.
• During your trek, which lasts two to three hours, you are likely to encounter the chimpanzees as they move and interact in their natural habitat. You will also have the opportunity to observe various bird species and a variety of butterflies.
• After chimpanzee tracking, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
• After lunch and relaxation, you will visit the nearby community to gain insight on the ways of life of the local community leaving around Kibale National Park.
• Return back to your lodge for dinner and the beautiful night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After enjoying breakfast, you will embark on the Bigodi Walk where you will encounter monkeys and a diverse array of birdlife.
• After this wonderful experience, you will return back to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation and later on you will transfer to Semliki National Park renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Upon your arrival, you will check into your accommodation for dinner and the night. Stay at Semliki safari lodge for luxury and Mountain of the moon hotel for mid-range and budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• On this day, you will begin with an early morning breakfast at your lodge, followed by a thrilling morning game drive in Semliki National Park. This game drive will offer breathtaking views of the Park’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, and an array of bird species.
• After working on the appetite, you will return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Later, you will visit the Sempaya Hot Springs, a fascinating geological wonder.
• Here you will experience the unique opportunity to cook plantains and eggs in the natural hot water, boiling food in seconds using the steaming hot water
• You will explore the female and the male hot springs, marveling at the unique geological formations and surrounding vegetation.
• After this rewarding experience, you will return to your lodge for dinner and the beautiful night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• On this day, you will enjoy breakfast at your lodge, followed by a leisurely nature walk in the surrounding areas of Semliki National Park. This morning nature walk offers opportunities to spot local bird species, plants and scenic views.
• After the nature walk, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later on you will embark on a community visit to explore the Bakonzo people, an indigenous tribe living near Semliki National Park. You will experience the rich cultural heritage of the Bakonzo, learning about their traditional practices, customs and way of life. Later, you will return back to your lodge for dinner and the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, you will depart from Semliki National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and later on proceed up to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon your arrival, our guide will transfer you to Kazinga channel for a boat cruise.
• The channel is collection point for most of the park animals and is one of the best spots to see wildlife in Africa. It is also one of the best places to go for birding in Uganda.
• After enjoying the boat cruise, you will check into your lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night. Stay at Ishasha wilderness camp for luxury, Enganzi game lodge for mid-range and Queen Elizabeth bush lodge for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• You will set off early with packed breakfast from your hotel for an early morning game drive to spot the early risers and the nocturnal mammals going back to their dens. Predators like hyenas, leopards and some extent lions tend to be less active during the day.
• The best time to see them is very early in the morning when the sun is not yet out hot. You will spot buffaloes, hippos, leopards and lions as well as resident and migratory birds. Once you are done with the game drive, you will head back to the hotel for lunch and rest.
• After lunch and relaxation, you will embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha area for tree climbing lions and wildlife viewing experiences, found in Queen Elizabeth national park.
• Tree climbing lions are only found in Uganda, Tanzania and Kruger national park in South Africa.
• The best place to see them is in Uganda. While looking out for the lions, expect to spot many other creatures. After enough of the game drive, you will proceed with your journey up to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for relaxation and the night. Stay at Chameleon hill lodge for luxury, Mucha lodge for mid-range and Gorilla valley lodge for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After your early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters with your packed lunch to join other trackers for registration and briefing about Dos and Don’ts
• You will start your gorilla trekking activity and once you find the mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour interacting with them, taking pictures and you will be driven back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and the night. Depending on your energy levels, you will also participate in other activities within your lodge like yoga class, live music, spa services, among others.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After enjoying breakfast, you will visit the Batwa community for cultural experience as they entertain you through cultural performances. They will show you how they used to hunt small animals for food, their gathering skills, among others.
• You will return back to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. After lunch you will embark on a leisurely nature walk to explore the park’s flora and fauna. Later on you will return back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast, and depart for Lake Bunyonyi which locally means the place for little birds.
• Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and check into your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
• After lunch, have an enjoyable boat cruise and expect to see different bird species like red chested sun birds, the fly catchers, white tailed herons, wood peckers among others after the boat cruise, have dinner and the beautiful night at your lodge. Stay at Birds nest lodge.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Have breakfast and start your nature walk where you will be able to terraced farmlands, beautiful landscapes, views of the lake, visit the bamboo forest, spot some animals like zebras, antelopes among others.
• Return back to your lodge for lunch and some relaxations
• After lunch and some relaxation, you will embark on canoeing over Lake Bunyonyi surface. You don’t need to worry about crocodiles and hippos because they are not found there in Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is also among Uganda’s few lakes that are Bilharzia free as the safest lake.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and head to Nshenyi Cultural Village, located near Kitwe Town on the edge of Ntungamo District.
• Nshenyi Cultural Village offers a unique opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Banyankole people.
• Upon arrival, have lunch and immerse yourself in the community through various activities, including nature walks, visiting homesteads, and learning about farming tools and techniques passed down through generations. Accommodation will be in a homestay, providing an authentic and immersive cultural experience.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• After enjoying a delicious breakfast, depart from Nshenyi Cultural Village and head to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch en route and continue with your journey up to Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll begin to spot wildlife as you drive through the park.
• Upon your arrival, you will embark on a thrilling nature walk. This activity allows you to get up close to the game without disturbing them, offering a unique perspective of the park's wildlife. Later on you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the beautiful night. Stay at Kigarama wilderness lodge for luxury, Mpogo safari lodge for mid-range and Leopard rest camp for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Enjoy an early morning breakfast and start your day with an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. Explore the park's diverse vegetation and keep an eye out for antelopes, zebras, warthogs, elands, impalas, and other wildlife as you drive through the park.
• After the game drive, return to your hotel for a relaxing lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. This two-hour cruise offers a different perspective of the park, allowing you to observe aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.
• After the boat cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, prepare to depart for Kampala, a journey that will take approximately 6 to 7 hours. Along the way, make a stop at the equator for a unique experience of standing in two hemispheres at the same time. Take this opportunity to capture memorable photos and enjoy lunch at the equator stop.
• Upon arrival in Kampala, you will check into the hotel for relaxation, dinner and the beautiful night. Stay at Jet villas eco lodge for luxury, Papyrus guest house for mid-range and Airport guest house for budget.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will visit Entebbe botanical gardens and explore the beautiful gardens, home to various plant species, birds, and monkeys, take a leisurely walk through the gardens, enjoying the serene atmosphere. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch you will proceed to Uganda Wildlife Conservation Center (UWEC) for an engaging tour. Get up close and personal with local wildlife including monkeys, birds, and reptiles, learn about conservation efforts and the importance of protecting Uganda’s rich biodiversity.
• End the day with optional souvenir shopping in Entebbe town, picking up unique memories of your trip before you return back to your accommodation for dinner and the beautiful night
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Enjoy breakfast and spend the day exploring Entebbe’s natural beauty. Embark on a leisurely nature walk, absorbing scenic views and spotting local bird species. Take in the fresh air and tranquility of the surroundings. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Following lunch, unwind with a breathtaking sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria. Watch the sky turn golden as the sun dips below the horizon, creating unforgettable moments.
• Before departing, consider souvenir shopping for last-minute gifts or mementos.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Following your breakfast at your lodge, you will bid farewell to Entebbe and head to the airport for your flight back home.
• Meals: Breakfast
• End of the trip