15 DAYS EXPLORE UGANDA AND SHOEBILL EXPERIENCE.

Tour Overview

15 Days Explore Uganda and Shoebill experience is an ultimate diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and abundant wildlife of Eastern and Northern Uganda with exclusive Shoebill excursion. This tour takes you through tropical rainforests, historical cities, scenic waterfalls, and renowned national parks, culminating in the unforgettable experience of tracking the elusive Shoebill.
Highlights:

Dates: 2nd January – 17th January 2025 3rd March – 18th March 2025

Mabira Forest
Jinja City and the Source of the Nile
Sipi Falls
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Kidepo Valley National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Mabamba Swamp for Shoebill tracking

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our driver-guide and transferred to Airport Link Guest House for overnight accommodation.

Day 2:Entebbe to Jinja

Depart for Jinja in the morning, stopping at Mabira Forest for a nature walk and birdwatching. After lunch at your hotel in Jinja, enjoy a guided tour of Jinja City, known for its historical significance and charming architecture.

Accommodation: Nile Bridge Cottages

Day 3:Jinja

Visit Itanda Falls for a spectacular view of the Nile’s rapids. On the return, explore Kilombero Weavers, a local community renowned for its handmade fabrics.

Accommodation: Nile Bridge Cottages

Day 4: Jinja to Sipi Falls

After breakfast, take a boat tour to the Source of the Nile before heading to Sipi Falls, with a lunch stop in Mbale. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Karamoja plains upon arrival.

Accommodation: Home of Friends Guest House, Kapchorwa

Day 5: Sipi Falls

Embark on an easy hike to explore the beautiful waterfalls in the Sipi area. In the afternoon, experience the traditional process of coffee farming, from cultivation to brewing.

Accommodation: Home of Friends Guest House, Kapchorwa

Day 6: Sipi Falls to Moroto

Drive to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve for a game drive, with opportunities to see giraffes, hartebeest, and ostriches. Continue to Moroto for overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: Karatunga Safari Camp

Day 7: Moroto to Kidepo Valley National Park

Visit Nakaperimoru in Kotido, the largest village in East Africa, and interact with the Karamojong people. Continue to Kidepo Valley National Park, known for its remote beauty.

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge

Day 8: 30th November – Kidepo Valley National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Narus Valley, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more. In the afternoon, take a nature walk with a ranger guide.

Accommodation: Savannah Lodge

Day 9: 1st December – Kidepo Valley National Park

Spend another day on game drives in Kidepo, maximizing your chances to observe the park’s diverse wildlife and bird species.

Day 10: 2nd December – Kidepo to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, travel to Murchison Falls National Park. Check-in at Pakuba Safari Lodge and relax in the afternoon, with an optional swim.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 11: 3rd December – Murchison Falls National Park

Embark on a morning game drive to spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile, offering views of crocodiles, elephants, and the powerful Murchison Falls.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge