8 Days Ugandan True Wilderness Safari

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This off-the-beaten path safari is a perfect opportunity for you to experience the true wilderness of Uganda, visiting three destinations, Murchison falls national park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Cruise on the white waters of the longest African River the Nile! Before heading to the North-Eastern corner of the country side for a pu...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Arrival, meet and greet
    • Ziwa Rhino Walk
    • Murchison falls National Park, game drives and launch cruise
    • Kidepo valley wilderness safari
    • Ik hiking adventure and the Lorukul cultural visit.

What's this trip about?

    This off-the-beaten path safari is a perfect opportunity for you to experience the true wilderness of Uganda, visiting three destinations, Murchison falls national park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Cruise on the white waters of the longest African River the Nile! Before heading to the North-Eastern corner of the country side for a pure wilderness experience and a hiking adventure to the marginalized Ik tribe. Visit the Lorukol Karamojong village for a cultural experience before heading to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a Rhino walk. At the end of this adventure you will be left wondering how beautiful Uganda is! and indeed the pearl of Africa.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River Cruise
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation at lodges and hotels mentioned in the itinerary or equivalent based on availability at the time of booking
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary, Bed and Breakfast in Entebbe while fullboard on safari
    • Transportation and transfers in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle
    • Services of an experienced professional English-speaking Driver-guide Park entrance fees
    • Game drives
    • Ziwa Rhino Walk
    • Launch Cruise to the bottom of falls
    • Visit to the IK
    • Lorukol Cultural Experience
    • All applicable government Taxes
    • 1 litre of mineral drinking water per person per day in the vehicle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Meals Plan: None

Accommodation: Boma Guest House No. 5 Boutiques Hotel

Distance:  Approx. 10 Kms, 15 Minutes’ Drive

Arrive Entebbe international airport, you will meet and greet with our representative who will then transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge

Distance: Approx. 350 Kms, 6 hours’ Drive

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino tracking at Ziwa and lunch en-route.

The drive northwards will t...

Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge, Bakers Lodge

Early morning game drive in the park searching for the animals, major species likely to be sited on the game drive includes elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs, and on a lu...

Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo Valley National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge, Adere Lodge

Distance: Approx. 350 Kms, 7 hours’ Drive

This day starts with a morning breakfast and drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, the drive North-Eastwards will take throug...

Day 5: Kidepo Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge, Adere Lodge

Set out at 6m in the morning for game drive in the Narus Valley, the Narus valley has the high concentration of animals in the park as it is drained by the Narus River which ...

Day 6: Ik Hiking Adventure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge, Adere Lodge

The Ik are a special tribe of people and very unique, they speak their unique language and live in the Morongule mountains North of Kidepo National park. The Ik are not relat...

Day 7: Kidepo Valley National Park to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Amuka Lodge

Distance: Approx. 405 Kms, 7 hours’ Drive

Morning game drives in the Park en-route out of the park as you transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will have a lunch stopover en-route before continuing the drive to Nakasongola region.

Day 8: Rhino Walk and departure

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: None

Distance: Approx. 210 Kms, 4 hours’ Drive

Morning Rhino walk in Ziwa sanctuary, on this Rhino walking adventure you will enter the territories of the southern white rhinos on foot with trained range...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,442
Price per day$305
Last Updated: 1/15/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals in Entebbe on the arrival day
    • Drinks
    • Visas
    • International Air ticket
    • Insurance
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Laundry
    • Optional activities
    • Personal Expenditures and any other services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Accommodation

  • Boma Guest House
  • Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Savannah Lodge
  • Amuka Lodge.
Requirements
,SRS USD 349 per person in a single room
Cancellation policy

Cancellation by Us

Occasionally we may have to cancel a confirmed booking, we always endeavour to avoid cancellations, but we may have to cancel if conditions deem necessary. We shall not cancel your confirmed holiday less than 30 (thirty) days before departure unless you fail to make all payments due in full and on time or we are forced to do so as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care. If we cancel your safari booking except where you have failed to make a payment or as a result of force majeure, we shall offer you the choice of purchasing an alternative holiday from us of a similar standard to that originally booked if available. If the chosen alternative is less expensive than your original holiday we shall refund the difference but if it is more expensive, we shall ask you to pay the difference. Alternatively, you are entitled to a full refund of all monies you have paid to us, not including that paid for trekking permits which can only be refunded if the refund has been made available to us by the responsible authority. Except where we cancel for reasons other than those mentioned in this clause, we shall have no further liability to you. We regret we cannot pay any expenses, costs or losses incurred as a result of any cancellation. We reserve the right, without prior notice, to terminate the holiday of any person in your party if, in our opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, the persons concerned behave in such a way to cause or be likely to cause danger, annoyance or distress to any third party or damage to property. In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave the accommodation or other services immediately. We shall have no further responsibility towards such person(s). No refunds will be made and we shall not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.

Cancellation by You

Should you or any member of your party be forced to cancel, you must advise us in writing. Cancellation is not effective until we receive a copy of your written notice. To cover our estimated loss caused by the cancellation and as we may be unable to resell your package, cancellation fees, excluding insurance, will be levied per person as follows as percentage of total ground handling price paid where applicable; More than 30 days 25%, 30 days – 16 days 50%; 15 days – 8 days 75%, Within 7 days 100%.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfast, 7 Lunch & 6 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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