402: Adventure and Safari

Ref: 402, 8 days

402: Adventure and Safari

$3335 per person

Prepare to experience high-octane activities in stunning locations and view some of Uganda’s iconic wildlife on this thrilling adventure & safari holiday.

Holiday Summary

This exciting adventure & safari trip lets you experience both adrenaline filled pursuits and exceptional scenery and wildlife. You’ll visit some of the country’s most spectacular sites, including one of its biggest natural forest. Experience high adrenaline activities, such as white-water rafting, zip-lining and mountain biking. Explore rich and varied habitats and encounter some of Uganda’s finest wildlife along the way. Enjoy a game drive and a guided nature walk to track southern white rhino. And there’ll be the chance to relax on a sunset cruise on River Nile – the world’s longest river.

Highlights

Spend a day on the River Nile white-water rafting and kayaking
Enjoy the best wildlife viewing and a boat ride to the spectacular falls
Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can track rhinos

Overview

Day 1: Evening arrival at Entebbe
Day 2: Visit the source of the Nile. Quad biking
Day 3: White water rafting and kayaking on the Nile. Sunset cruise
Day 4: Zip-lining and mountain biking in Mabira
Day 5: Rhino tracking and nature walk at Ziwa sanctuary. Proceed to Masindi
Day 6: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park and take a boat ride to the bottom of the falls
Day 7: Game drive and travel to Kampala via the escarpment in the afternoon.
Day 8: Visit the Entebbe crafts village. Have lunch before your evening flight home

When is the best time of year to visit Uganda?

Although Ugandan seasons have become less predictable in recent years, peak tourist seasons usually coincide with dry seasons. When choosing your dates consider:

Uganda is an all-year round destination with a pleasant climate and temperatures averaging in the mid 20s⁰C. The huge variety in altitude means temperatures vary around the country (but this also means increased biodiversity)
Flight prices often increase in European/American holiday seasons
There are fewer tourists in low seasons so you can have the place to yourselves!
Many hotels offer all-year prices so the price of your visit may not change much between seasons
Most major roads going from the capital, Kampala, up-country are tarmac. Conditions on murram roads may worsen, to varying degrees, in rainy season
Rainy season can be good for birding as there is more food (bugs) available
If you are targeting certain birds, ask our advice on breeding and migration seasons
Should you plan to climb the Rwenzori mountains, dry seasons are best
Hiking may be better in rainy seasons when it is cooler

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Day 1: Evening arrival and transfer to Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be met by your guide. Transfer to Kampala, around 1 hour's drive away.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge – Kampala.

Meal Plan: D (depending on time of arrival)

Day 2: Visit the source of the Nile and Quad biking

Enjoy the scenic 2-hour drive to Jinja before taking a short boat ride to the Source of the River Nile. After lunch in town, you head out for a quad biking adventure. Explore the warm heart of Uganda, riding passed villages, farm land and along the banks of the beautiful River Nile.

Accommodation: The Haven – Jinja.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 3: White water rafting or kayaking. Sunset cruise.

Spend a full day on the river; you’ll have the chance to challenge yourself with grade 5 rapids, but there are calmer waters to enjoy if you prefer. All activities are led by expert guides and meet the highest international safety standards. Finally, relax and share stories of the day on a fun-filled sunset boat cruise.

Accommodation: The Haven – Jinja.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 4: Zip-lining and mountain biking in Mabira forest

Travel to Mabira, about an hour away, for a mountain biking safari in the forest, watched by the resident primates and birds. After lunch at Griffin Falls camp, have fun on the Super Skyway canopy zip-line system, set in the lush canopy of this tropical rainforest. Return to Kampala and relax.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge – Kampala

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 5: Transfer to rhino sanctuary for tracking. Transfer to Masindi

Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, 3 hours away, for rhino-tracking with your guide on foot, in the bush. After lunch, continue to Masindi where later you will visit the mango farm to experience a self-sufficient lifestyle. Tour the gardens and see how juice and wine are made and enjoy a community walk.

Accommodation: Kabalega Resort Hotel - Masindi.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 6: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park. Boat cruise to the water falls

After breakfast, enjoy the scenic journey to Murchison Falls National Park, 2 to 3 hours away. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Nile and then take a relaxing boat trip to the bottom of the falls where you can see the wildlife on the river banks as you pass. Alight at the falls and hike to the top for breath-taking views across the park.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge – Murchison Falls National Park.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 7: Game drive and return to Kampala

Take a dawn game drive to see early risers like the elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, various antelopes and many bird species. Return to Kampala via the Albertine Rift valley escarpment for stunning views to Congo. This will be a late arrival in Kampala depending on the traffic towards the city.

Accommodation: Urban City Blue – Kampala.

Meal Plan: B, L, D

Day 8: Drive to Entebbe, craft shopping and departure

After a leisurely start to your day, transfer to Entebbe where you can do some craft shopping and hang out at the beach on the shores of Lake Victoria before your guide drops you at the airport for your flight home.

Meal Plan: B, L

Please note: all timings and routings are approximate and subject to change at short notice.

Enjoying photo moments on a hike to the top of Murchison Falls Uganda

Venture Uganda on a game drive in Murchison falls national park

Guide price: from US$ 3,335 per person

Based on 2 adults sharing a double room, in mid-range accommodation and travelling in a safari Land Cruiser (all our safaris and tours can be adapted to high-end, mid-range or budget versions)

The price for every safari depends on the number of people travelling, their ages, the time of year, whether or not international flights are included, the type of transport and accommodation used and the activities undertaken.

We calculate according to the specific dates of your booking because after we publish our itineraries some things may change. For example, hotels may increase their prices, exchange rates fluctuate, the government may introduce new taxes or some discounts may become available. Unfortunately, we also have to pass on surcharges imposed on us by, for example, airlines when fuel prices or airport taxes are unexpectedly increased.

We would be happy to prepare a quotation, based on your requirements. We normally include most costs in the price so all you need to bring with you is ‘pocket money’ for items like drinks, tips and personal shopping e.g. souvenirs.

Price includes

A double room in mid-range, non-air-conditioned accommodation with a full board meal plan

Private safari Land Cruiser with driver and fuel for this itinerary

All entrance and other fees for the activities included in the itinerary

Mineral water in transit

All government taxes

Price does not include

International flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal expenses: alcohol, laundry services and souvenirs

Tips (normally 5–10% and around $10 per day for your guide).

Booking

All bookings are governed by our Booking Conditions not the regulations in place in the different countries where our clients or their tour operators/travel agents come from.

Note: if you want to track gorillas, we recommend that you book your holiday as early as possible (6+ months) when permits are more readily available, so you can book and pay at leisure. Last minute permits can sometimes be found, especially if you are flexible with dates, but there will always be a rush to pay and secure them.

If you would like to book or adapt one of our safaris or tours or if you would like a tailor-made itinerary, please send us an enquiry form telling us about your requirements.

When we receive this we will check the availability of your preferred gorilla tracking permits (for a certain date and forest sector) and your accommodation. If changes are necessary, we will inform you and suggest alternatives.

Unfortunately, there is no system in Uganda for reserving permits, they can only be secured with payment and, once bought, they are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Once your itinerary is agreed, we will send you a booking form and an invoice for the full costs of any international flights, 30% deposit (40% for Rwanda) for gorilla and chimp tracking permits (this payment is non-refundable in any circumstances but permits can be rescheduled) and a 20% deposit on the rest of your holiday upon booking. Kindly send us a remittance note so that we know your payment is on the way and, once it is received, we can secure your preferred permits and confirm your booking.

If we are very unlucky and permits sold-out in the meantime, we will call you to suggest an alternative forest sector or date. Booking early should help to avoid this.

Full payment is due 90 days before arrival. If travel plans are not clear at this point, this payment can be reviewed and paid closer to arrival (at our sole discretion) or the holiday can be rescheduled.

Payments and Cancellation

We charge in US dollars. Payment is by bank transfer into our Standard Chartered USD bank account in Uganda.

For bookings from within Uganda, cash can be deposited on our bank account.

Payment instructions are given on our invoices.

If clients are unable to travel and their holiday has to be cancelled (for example if the Uganda Government closes the borders), we will reschedule their holiday, free-of-charge, within 1 year, for the same price. It may not be possible for us to obtain refunds from our suppliers and therefore we cannot guarantee being able to issue refunds to our clients.

When we book your safari, we have to pay non-refundable deposits on your behalf, for example to hotels. Therefore, we charge cancellation fees as follows:

If you cancel more than 90 days before your arrival date you lose your deposit

If you cancel 90 – 61 days before your arrival date you lose 50% of your total holiday price

If you cancel 60 – 31 days before your arrival date you lose 75% of your total holiday price

If you cancel 30 days or fewer before your arrival date you lose 100% of your total holiday price

We are subject to our suppliers’ cancellation policies. Payments already made to them cannot be refunded to you at any stage.

If one or more group members cancels, the price for remaining members may increase.

Cancellations must be made in writing and acknowledged by Venture Uganda Travel. Charges will be applied based on the date of our written acknowledgement.

We recommend clients include cancellation cover and Covid-19 cover in their travel insurance.

Insurance

AMREF flying doctors provide a medevac service in case of illness or injury during your safari. This costs $25pp for 31 days. We recommend this service and can include it in your package price.

Travel Information

Please see our Travel Information page for information on flights, visas, currency, packing lists, books and field guides, health and safety, emergency contacts and much more general information. If there is anything you cannot find just ask us (sales01@ventureuganda.org).

Responsible Tourism

See our Responsible Tourism pages for information about our approach to tourism and advice on how to travel responsibly.

For general advice please see our travel information webpage.

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