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UGANDA CAMPING SAFARIS , BUSH CAMPING TOURS & TRIPS

Uganda Camping Safaris allow travelers spend nights deep in remote areas of the national park a midst the wildlife. Camping tours in Uganda provide typical wilderness adventure trip enjoyed away from the big rooms and well laid beds, enjoy nights next to beautiful flora and fauna. There are a number of campsites in Uganda especially within the protected areas all over the country.

A camping trip can be a budget camping or luxury camping safari depending on the visitors’ choice. The difference here is; Budget camping trip you can bring your own tent or organize a camping trip package with a tour agency in Uganda that comes with a mobile tent and pitch it up or arrange to sleep in the already tented camps.

Luxury camping safari in Uganda make you experience a Camping trip on Luxury level  where you stay in permanent tented camps set in private place with all modern facilities that a lodge can provide such as large tent with en-suite bathroom, flushing toilet, warm shower, dressing mirrors and electricity for light and charging your gargets.

The other difference between the budget and luxury camping is the choice to prepare your own meals while on budget bush camping tour or Stay in Luxury tented camps and have meals from the camp’s restaurant.

Most of the private bush Campsites in Uganda are set in strategic spot such as on river banks or on top of the bushy hills and provide all the basic needs to make one’s stay comfortable for example clean bathrooms with warm showers and toilets. The facilities are usually of low standard like pit latrines and open showers without roofs but private enough. These shared facilities are usually kept so clean and have running water.

Uganda Camping trips makes you enjoy sitting on evening camp fire set in delightful breathtaking surroundings to make you feel warm before you retreat in you private tent.

Visitors on camping trip can prepare their meals from the campsite bandas or order meals from the restaurant if you camp near permanent tented camp at a small fee of $5- $15 a meal.

Mobile Camping in Uganda reduces on the safari cost given the high prices of hotel and lodge rooms. Many lodges and hotels offer camping facilities that comes with better facilities like using the swimming pools though at a higher price than camping in campsites and cheap lodges.

Bush Camping in Uganda allow visitors get so close to nature with animals roaming around your tent at night and sleeping under the bright stars which is an amazing experience. This amazing experience requires visitors to carry some essential items to fully enjoy the experience. Some of these are warm clothes, small tents that can fit in a back pack, insect repellants, toiletries, enough batteries or power banks as the charging ports in camping areas are usually on demand, sleeping bags, head lamp and so many more.

Remember to camp close to lodge or hotel or in a designated campsite than going deep in the forest alone. This may leave you at a risk of being attacked by wild animals. Be careful when leaving the tent at night or when you head out for a game drive safari, trekking and other safari activities to make sure no animals around to enter in your absence. Keep food away from the tent or else you will attract monkeys or baboons and always zip up your tent.

Uganda Camping safaris are so adventurous that you get so close to wild animals and wake up by the sounds of the birds and the wilderness. It might be scary hearing a hippo or lion roaring next to your small mobile tent but it’s a whole great experience altogether. Express your interest to stay in tented accommodation on a Uganda trip , a tour consultant will arrange the best camping experience for your budget and style.

Bush Camping Safari in Uganda is very safe since the camping sites are usually guarded by armed guards or you can as well camp close to other people.

Top Camping Safari Tours in Uganda are;

3 Days Uganda gorilla camping safari in Uganda to Bwindi impenetrable forest,

6 Days Uganda Camping Adventure tour

3 Days Budget camping safari to Lake Mburo national park

5 Days Luxury Camping Adventure tour in Uganda. Enjoy Uganda’s luxury tented camps

9 Days Wilderness camping safari Uganda

12 Days Uganda Luxury Camping trip. Stay in permanent Luxury tented camps

Best camping sites in Uganda include the following;

• Campsite, Lake Bunyonyi at Bunyonyi Overland resort
• Lake Mburo national park campsite at Leopard rest camp,
• Nile river camp in Jinja
• Camping at Murchison river lodge and Red chill Murchison Falls NP and Bush camping inside Murchison falls national park
• Campsite at Red Chilli Hideaway in Kampala
• Campsite at Buhoma Community rest camp in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park
• Campsite at Chimpanzee Guest House and Rweteera Safari Park in Kibale national park
• Campsite at Bush lodge, Ishasha fig tree camp, Mweya peninsular in Queen Elizabeth national park and so many more.

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13-day uganda camping safari, about 13-day camping safari in uganda.

Experience an exhilarating journey through the heart of Uganda’s wilderness on this remarkable safari.

Starting in Entebbe, your adventure unfolds as you head north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll witness the conservation efforts for the endangered white rhino.

Marvel at the thundering Murchison Falls and enjoy game drives and a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. Your journey continues with rhino tracking and a drive to Semuliki National Park, followed by a visit to Sempaya hot springs and crater lakes.

Traverse Queen Elizabeth National Park, where lions climb trees, and head to Ishasha. The search for lions continues, leading you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a memorable gorilla tracking experience. Immerse yourself in Bakiga culture and traditions before ending your journey at the serene Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park.

This extraordinary adventure concludes with a return to Entebbe, leaving you with a thirst for more African safari adventures.

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Included / excluded.

To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• 4WD custom-built safari vehicle and fuel
• Park entrance fees
• Gorilla permits ($700 pp)
• Drinking water during trip
• Fruits along the road
• Cultural entertainments
• Dugout Canoe at Lake Bunyonyi
• Game drives in all the National Parks
• Chimpanzee hike
• Bird watching
• Meals as per your chosen plan
• Ugandan Rolex
• Boat tour on Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth
• International flights
• Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, tips, etc.)

Day By Day Itinerary

Arrival at Entebbe airport where you will be welcomed by a Penny Africa Safaris guide from our company and transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe.

Stay : Gorilla Neighbour Guest House BB

We are heading north. Our first stop will be at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will have an extraordinary experience observing and learning about the conservation of the highly endangered white rhino. On the way you will be treated to one of the loudest sights in Uganda at the top of Murchison Falls, where the powerful river Nile forces its way through a gap only 7 metres wide.

Stay: Red Chilli Rest Camp BB

Today we start with an early morning game drive and a relaxing afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile, where you will encounter animals congregating on the banks and an abundance of crocodiles and hippos. You will see the thundering waterfall plunge 40 metres as the boat turns for the return journey.

You will have a very long day, have an early breakfast and after drive to rhino tracking. After tracking the rhinos, you then drive for 6-7 hours to Semuliki National Park for dinner and overnight.

Stay: Semuliki River Camp BB

After breakfast you will drive to Semuliki National Park and proceed to the Sempaya hot springs and visiting the crater lakes. En route, seethe fertile, volcanic soils of the area as you head to the lodge for the great dinner and overnight stay. On our way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, we cross the Equator.

Stay: Kazinga Wilderness Camp BB

We will start the day with an early morning game drive while many animals are still on the move during the cool part of the day. On a good day you could see lions, buffalo, elephants, antelopes, the elusive bush pig and you might even be lucky to spot a leopard! Hippos, buffalo, crocodiles and many species of birds can be spotted during the afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.

A leisurely drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park brings us to Ishasha, one of the few regions in Africa where lions can be spotted climbing trees and lounging on branches. Therefore, make sure that during the game drive you are not only looking out over the savannah, but also have your eyes focused up in the trees!

Stay: Ishasha Pride Lodge BB

The search for the lion continues this morning. Afterwards we drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy the drive from the savannah into the dense rainforest of the mountains. There are a few surprises along the way, so keep your eyes peeled.

Stay: Ruhija Community Rest Camp

Put on your walking shoes and take a sturdy walking stick, today there is a unique experience: gorilla tracking! It is one of the best Ugandan travel experiences you can have. You will hike in the mountains, which can take between 2 and 6 hours depending on the distance of the gorillas.

Stay: home of Bakiga

The Bakiga people are an ethnic group inhabiting the southwestern region of Uganda, primarily in the districts of Kabale, Rukungiri, and Kisoro. They have a rich cultural heritage that is worth exploring, making a visit to their home a truly remarkable experience.

The Bakiga people have a distinct set of cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. Their traditional music, dance, and storytelling are vibrant expressions of their culture. With their unique drum beats, energetic dances, and melodious songs,the Bakiga people showcase their rich folklore and history. Visiting the Bakiga people through their home stays provides a unique opportunity to witness their way of life firsthand. Staying with a Bakiga family allows visitors to engage in daily activities, learn traditional skills, and participate in cultural ceremonies. From helping with farming activities to learning traditional crafts such as basket weaving or pottery, guests gain a deeper understanding of the Bakiga people and connection to the land and their ancestral traditions.

Moreover, the warm and welcoming nature of the Bakiga people ensures that visitors feel like part of the family. Sharing meals, stories, and laughter with the locals fosters a genuine cultural exchange that goes beyond mere sightseeing. The Bakiga people are known for their hospitality, and their home stays offer a unique opportunity to forge lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories.

In conclusion, a visit to the Bakiga people and their homestays is an enriching and unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in their vibrant culture, witness their traditions, and form meaningful connections with the locals. By embracing their warm hospitality and exploring the stunning surroundings, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the Bakiga people and their way of life.

Today we drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in Africa. You can try your hand at paddling a dugout canoe or go for a swim in the hippo, crocodile and bilharzia free waters. 

Stay: Byoona Amagara Camp BB

After breakfast we drive 4-5 hours to Lake Mburo National Park. The park has a variety of animals such as leopard, zebra, impala, buffalo and over 300 species of birds, many of which can be seen on the afternoon game drive. Horseback safaris and boat trips on the lake are also available.

Stay : Leopard Rest Camp BB

You can take an optional walking safari to get closer to the animals and it is the best way to watch birds. Afterwards we drive back to Entebbe, and we drop you off at the airport in time for your scheduled flight and hope we have whetted your appetite for more African safari adventures.

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Faqs about camping safaris in uganda.

The best time to visit Uganda for rhino tracking and wildlife viewing is during the dry seasons, which typically occur from December to February and June to September. These periods offer optimal conditions for wildlife encounters.

The boat cruise along the Victoria Nile offers an opportunity to encounter a variety of wildlife, including animals congregating along the riverbanks, as well as numerous crocodiles and hippos. You’ll also witness the majestic Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow gap.

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be physically demanding, involving hikes of 2 to 6 hours in steep terrain. While it’s accessible to most fitness levels, being reasonably fit and prepared for a challenging trek is advisable.

Visiting the Sempaya hot springs and crater lakes in Semuliki National Park allows you to witness unique geological features and experience the natural wonders of the region. The hot springs are a fascinating sight, and the crater lakes provide stunning scenery and photographic opportunities.

At Lake Bunyonyi, you can enjoy paddling a dugout canoe and swimming in the clear waters, which are free of hippos, crocodiles, and bilharzia. In Lake Mburo National Park, you have options for walking safaris to observe animals and birdwatching. Additionally, horseback safaris and boat trips on the lake are available for further exploration.

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16 Days Uganda Camping Safari – Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife, Rwenzori Hiking, Scenery, Community Tour, Jinja City Adventure

16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour – SAFARI OVERVIEW

The 16 days Uganda camping safari tour is an authentic, affordable 15 nights/l6-day camping safari in Uganda that starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe, offering Gorillas trekking, Chimpanzees, wildlife viewing, Rwenzori hiking, scenery viewing, community tours, Jinja city tour, and adventure in Uganda.

This tour is the ideal package to book if you’re looking for lovely mountain hiking experiences in addition to rewarding jungle trekking adventures and relaxing savannah safaris in Africa. The trip takes you for a scenic day hike on Mount Sabyinyo Volcano, a three-day hike in the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon, a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and a chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park to see our closest relatives!

On this 16 days Uganda camping tour , you experience savannah safaris in Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the Tree-climbing lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Zebras, Antelopes, etc. You’ll enjoy a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi, amazing cultural encounters, and visit Jinja source of the Nile River for a world-class white-water rafting adventure.

Your 16 days Uganda camping safari will end with a Kampala city tour.

You can customize this fantastic camping safari in Uganda to include your special desires at an affordable price.

16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES

• Spending nights in comfortable tented safari accommodation
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Interactive community village tour
• Chimpanzees tracking on foot in Kibale Forest
• Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga (Optional)
• Game drives in Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth NP
• Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
• Tracking rare tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth NP
• Whitewater rafting on the Nile River in Jinja
• Boat cruises on Kazinga Channel & Lake Mburo
• Canoe ride & relaxation on Lake Bunyonyi
• Three-day adventure hike in the Rwenzori Mountains
• Mount Sabyinyo volcano hike In Mgahinga
• Batwa Heritage Trail Cultural Experience
• Kampala City Tour
• Uganda Equator Experience

16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATION

Day 1: Uganda Equator & Lake Mburo National Park

Day 2: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3 & 4: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 5 & 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 7, 8, 9 & 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 11, 12 & 13: Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Day 13: Kibale Forest National Park

Day 13: Kampala City – Uganda’s Capital City

Day 15: Jinja City – Source Of The Nile

Day l6: Entebbe/departure

16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Travel to Lake Mburo National Park via Uganda Equator. Enjoy a game drive and boat cruise on arrival.

Day 2: Morning game walk in Lake Mburo NP & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3: Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi & transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 4: Hike Mount Sabyinyo (3,669m) In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 5: Batwa heritage Cultural Trail Experience & transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Optional Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga.

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Evening community Village tour.

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha Sector & do a game drive in search of tree climbing lions & other wildlife.

Day 8: Game drive in Ishasha & continue to Queen Elizabeth NP northern section.

Day 9: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel

Day 10: Crater Lake (Katwe Salt Lake) & Baboon Cliff view drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

Day 11, 12 & 13: Three-Day Adventure Hike In Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Day 14: Morning Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest & transfer to Kampala

Day 15: Drive from Kampala to Jinja & do half-day white-water rafting on the Nile

Day l6: Transfer Back to Kampala. Kampala city tour & drive to Entebbe

16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Travel To Lake Mburo National Park Via Uganda Equator. Enjoy A Game Drive & Boat Cruise On Arrival.

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe at 7 am and drive southwest to Lake Mburo National Park.

This will be a drive of 3-4 hours via Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara road. You’ll make a stop at the Uganda Equator Kayabwe for picture moments. Upon arrival, check into the lodge and shortly head out for a game drive in the park and enjoy the beautiful acacia-dotted savannah grassland as you observe a range of animals. Mburo offers the best sightings of many antelopes, zebras, buffaloes, and giraffes. Do not expect to see any lions. Leopards and Hyenas are in abundance but quite elusive.

After the game, drive enjoys your lunch, and then go for the boat ride on Lake Mburo, the biggest lake in the park, to watch water animals such as hippos and crocodiles and waterbirds for bird lovers.

Highlight Of The Day: – Boat Cruise On Lake Mburo

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Mihingo Lodge – Tented Rooms

Midrange: – Rwakobo Rock – Ensuite safari tents

Budget: – Eagles Nest – Safari Tents/Rwonyo Rest Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 240km/3-4 Hours

Activities & Services Of The Day:-

• Pick up from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe
• Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

Optional Activity: Night game drive

Day 2: Morning Walking Safari In Lake Mburo National Park & Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For Relaxation.

Enjoy an early breakfast at 6 am and go for an early morning game walk in Lake Mburo National Park which offers a beautiful experience in the savannah, giving you up-close views of several animals, birds, and beautiful scenery! Thereafter, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, about a 4-hour drive. Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake in Africa and one of the most beautiful as well. You’ll spend the day relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views of the lake and the lush highlands.

Highlight Of The Day: Waking Safari In Lake Mburo NP

Luxury: – Birdnest @ Lake Bunyonyi

Midrange: – Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 199km/4 Hours

• Game walk in Lake Mburo National Park
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Optional Activities:

• Cycling tour/ Horseback safari in Lake Mburo NP
• Banyankole community cultural experience

Day 3: Enjoy A Canoe Ride On Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer To Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today, at about 7.00 am, enjoy breakfast as you marvel at the scenic beauty of Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is dotted by 29 islands and is ringed by terraced rolling highlands. After breakfast, go on a canoe ride on the lake. Explore the scenery and some of the lake’s major islands to learn about the traditions attached to them. Bunyonyi is a local term that translates to “birds”, aptly named so as you’ll see the many birds.  After the canoe ride, drive along Kabale – Kisoro road with magical scenery and connect to Mgahinga for relaxation, dinner, and overnight

Highlight Of The Day: – Canoeing The Beautiful Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury: – Mount Gahinga Lodge – Bandas

Midrange: – Lake Chahafi Resort

Budget: – Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp

Activities & Services of the day:-

• Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
• Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
• Zip ling across lake Bunyonyi
• Hiking to the top of the highlands

Day 4: Hike Mount Sabyinyo Volcano (3,669m) In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Have a hearty breakfast at around 6 am, pack your hiking essentials, and transfer to the Ntebeko visitor center. After a short briefing, embark on the trek up the beautiful Sabyinyo Volcano. Sabinyo is the most exciting of the 3 Virunga volcanoes in Mgahinga because it is located at the intersection of the 3 countries Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, thus providing you with the best views of other volcanoes across the 3 countries.

It has a unique formation, with 3 peaks that look like spaced teeth hence its name “Sabinyo” which translates to “old man’s teeth”. It has many craters along the slopes and such a rugged terrain which makes the hike a challenge but then more fun.  There is plenty of beautiful nature to observe during your hike. At the peak of Mt. Sabinyo, you’ll be in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo at the same time! It is a full-day hike that will take up to 4-5 hrs of hiking up and roughly the same to come back down.

Highlight Of The Day: – The Scenic Day Hike On Sabinyo Volcano

• Mount Sabyinyo hike

Optional Activities:-

• Gorilla trekking
• Golden monkey tracking

Day 5: Batwa Trail Cultural Experience & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Optional Golden Monkey Tracking.

After breakfast at 7 am, transfer to Ntebeko Visitor Center for a briefing about the Batwa Trail experience which starts at 8.30 am.

The trail introduces you to the Batwa – a hunter-gatherer tribe that lived in the forests within the Albertine rift away from any kind of civilization. They lived a unique lifestyle of hunting and gathering, depending on the forests for their livelihood and habitat. The Batwa were then evicted to protect the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in parks from poaching and have since been integrating into regular communities outside the park.

The trail is led by a local Twa guide, who explains and shows you how certain things were done before they were evicted such as how they constructed their treehouse, hunting, made firewood, treated ailments using medicinal herbs, and then wind up with a traditional dance. Retreat from the encounter and embark on the transfer to Bwindi National Park arriving in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Batwa Trail

Luxury: – Gorilla Forest Camp/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp

Midrange: – Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: – Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 147km/ 3-4 Hours

• Transfer to Bwindi

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Evening Community Village Tour.

After early breakfast at 6.30 am, transfer to the park office for a briefing by the park guides. After the briefing, start your gorilla trek into one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. A sanctuary for half the world’s mountain gorilla population, an astonishing number of bird species, and many monkeys, Bwindi delivers the most incredible African jungle adventure.

After 2-8 hours of trekking, you come across a family of Gorillas and spend one hour with them. You observe their social interactions, sharing a gaze with a Giant Silverback, moments that you’ll cherish for as long as you live. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, embark on a community walk and learn about the community’s impressive hospital that started as a small clinic under a tree.

Highlight Of The Day: – Gorilla trekking

Midrange:   Gorilla Mist Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Activities & Services Of The Day:

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Optional Activity: Gorilla Habituation Experience

Day 7: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha Sector. Enjoy A Game Drive In Search Of Tree Climbing Lions.

After breakfast at 8 am, leave the pristine montane rainforests behind and head north to the extensive grasslands of Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda’s premier conservation area. Its beautiful lakes, rolling savannah, emerald forests, and fertile swamps make it a haven for big game like elephant, hippo, lion, and buffalo, as well as 10 primate species including chimps. Queen is also home to a whopping 611 bird species.

You spend a night camping in the Ishasha Sector, which is famous for its legendary tree-climbing lions. You go on game drives trying to spot these cats lazing in the park’s tall fig trees. It is believed that lions climb into trees as a way of protecting themselves from biting insects like tsetse flies, or simply to get away from the heat on the ground – the breeze is much cooler up in the branches!

Highlight Of The Day: – Finding Tree-Climbing Lions

Luxury : – Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Midrange: – Enjonjo Lodge self-contained Safari tents or Thatched Cottages

Budget: – Enjonjo Lodge non-self-contained Safari Tents/Campsite

Drive distance & Time: – Approx. 218km/4 hours

• Transfer to Ishasha
• Searching for tree-climbing lions

Day 8: Game Drive In Ishasha & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth NP Northern Section.

Have a relaxed breakfast and then enjoy another game drive in Ishasha to see the tree-climbing lions. Other common games here include Topis Elephants, Buffaloes, Hyena, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Uganda kobs, and more. Thereafter, embark on a 2-3 hour drive to your lodge in the northern region of Queen Elizabeth NP.

Luxury: – Mweya Safari Lodge – Luxury Safari Tents

Midrange: – Kasenyi Safari Camp/Bush Lodge – self-contained tents

Budget: – Bush Lodge- non-self-contained tents

• Game drive in Kasenyi
• Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Day 9: Morning Game Drive In Kasenyi & Afternoon Boat Cruise Along The Kazinga Channel

After early breakfast at 6 am, go for a 4-hour game drive in the beautiful Kasenyi savannah plains to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, antelopes, unique birds, etc. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to view some of the world’s densest concentrations of hippos, huge Nile crocodiles, Buffalos, Elephants, and Monitor lizards, and countless water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

Day 10: Have Crater Lake (Katwe Salt Lake) & Baboon Cliff View Drive. Transfer To Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

After breakfast at 7 am, check out, and embark on Crater Lake drive. Follow a scenic route around the rims of extinct volcanic explosion craters filled, variously, with lakes, forests, and grassland. Explore the salt mines of Lake Katwe where a local community has been extracting salt for centuries. As has been for ages, the salt is extracted manually with hands. Continue on the drive to the baboon cliff where you’ll be able to view a variety of animals. Then leave the savannah of Queen for the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, Africa’s highest block mountain at 5109m.

Highlight Of The Day: – Visiting The Salt Mines At Lake Katwe

Luxury: – Equator Snow Lodge

Budget: – Ruboni Community Camp

Drive Time: Approx. 1 hour

Activities & services of the day:-

• Crater Lake drive in Queen Elizabeth NP
• Transfer to Kasese
• Lion tracking
• Chimp tracking in Kyambura/Kalinzu forest

Day 11, 12 & 13: Three-Day Adventure Hike in the Rwenzori Mountains.

Day 11: Nyakalengija (1648m) – Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)

Enjoy a good breakfast at 6 am. Transfer to Nyakalengija to meet your hiking team of porters, chefs, rangers, guides, and security personnel. After the briefing, begin the hike to Nyabitaba Hut at 2651 meters, covering a distance of 10km for 5-6 hours and ascending 1200m. Crossing through fields, bamboo forest, high elephant grass, and thick bushes, this climb offers a variety of wildlife. Look out for the legendary three-horned chameleons, Blue monkeys, and Colobus monkeys. Bird lovers will record quite some species as the park has over 217 species including 17 Albertine Rift Endemics. The colorful Rwenzori Turaco is hard to miss.

Accommodation: – Nyabitaba Hut

Hiking Distance & Time: – 10km/5-6 hours

Ascent: – 1200m

Day 12: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) – John Matte Hut (3505m)

From Nyabitaba Hut the hike to John Maate hut covers about 6km, ascending for about 762m. You’ll encounter several rivers and waterfalls, do a lot of climbing over rocks and walk through slippery muddy ground. With less than 2 hours to reach John Maate Hut, you cross into the peculiar Giant Lobelia plants that occur in very high-altitude tropical areas of Africa’s mountains. The final one hour of the trek takes you through the heather plants. John Matte Hut at 3,414m, rewards with views of the glaciers of the Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley.

Accommodation: – John Matte Hut

Hiking Distance & Time: – 6km/7 hours

Ascent: – 762m

Day 13: John Maate – Nyakalengija & Transfer To Kibale National Park

After breakfast, descend back to the park offices, retracing the trail that leads you up. You’ll make a stopover at Nyabitaba hut for lunch, thereafter continue down to Nyakalengija. The descent takes up to 6 hrs. Bid farewell to your hiking team, meet the driver guide and transfer to Kibale NP.

Luxury:- Crater Safari Lodge

Midrange: – Kibale Forest Camp

Budget: – Primate Lodge/Nkuruba Nature Reserve

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 76km/2 hours

• Descend the Rwenzori Mountains
• Transfer to Kibale Forest

Day 14: Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest & Transfer Back To Kampala.

Enjoy an early breakfast at 6 am. Transfer to the park’s visitor center by 7 am. Meet the park guides for a briefing about the chimpanzee trekking adventure. Thereafter, set off on a 2-5 hour chimp trek in the evergreen Kibale Forest. You’ll hear the screams of chimps far away and you’ll be able to easily locate them. Spend one hour with the chimps and it will be one of the most memorable wildlife experiences. Chimps swing through the trees with a lot of speed while pant-hooting, slapping the tree barks that sound like thunder; done to locate each other in their territory.

After the adventure, check out, and transfer to Fort Portal town for lunch. Drive back to Kampala for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Highlight Of The Day: – Chimpanzee Tracking On Foot In Kibale Forest

Luxury: – Serena Hotel Kampala/Sheraton Hotel Kampala

Midrange: – Cassia Lodge

Budget: – Biyem Hotel

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 326km/5 hours

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
• Transfer back to Kampala

Optional Activity: Full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Day 15: Drive From Kampala To Jinja & Do Half-Day White-Water Rafting On Nile & Relaxation

Your drive to Jinja – the source of the Nile from Kampala starts at 6.30 am. On arrival, meet the rafting company and after briefing transfer to Itanda, the destination for whitewater rafting in Uganda. Itanda has up to 9 rapids along a stretch of over 20km, and 4 of those rapids are grade 5! You get to have lunch in between and at the end of the adventure, you relax at your lodge.

The highlight of the day: – Rafting on the Nile

Luxury: – Lemala Wildwaters Lodge

Midrange: – Haven Eco River Lodge/2 Friends Guesthouse Jinja

Budget: – Haven Eco River Lodge – Lazy Camping Tents/Campsite

Meal Plan : – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 80km/2 hours

• Drive from Kampala to Jinja
• Whitewater rafting
• Kayaking & Bungee jumping
• Quad Biking, Mountain biking, & Horseback riding

Day L6: Transfer Back To Kampala For The Kampala City Tour. Drive To Entebbe.

Enjoy an early breakfast and transfer back to Kampala. Embark on a 5 hours tour of Uganda’s capital city. Visit visiting historical, cultural, religious, and commercial landmarks. You’ll also walk through some streets and visit the local markets thereby getting into the lives of the local people. You’ll have your lunch in a local restaurant and try out some local cuisines. Then continue on a 1-2 hour drive to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

The highlight of the day: – Kampala City Tour

Meal Plan : – Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 120km/4-5 hours

• Drive from Jinja to Kampala
• Transfer to Entebbe Airport

End Of The 16 Days Uganda Camping Safari Tour

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