Our 12 day Uganda safari is a roundtrip that takes you through Uganda’s national parks as well as a unique cultural encounter in a beautiful African setting. The journey also takes you through Jinja, Sipi, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. Kidepo Valley National Park is a true gem of most Ugandan wildlife and also the least travelled to destination, hence unknown to many, but a trip to this park will be worth it.
Be ready to experience more of culture both in and outside the national parks as you learn more about the lifestyle of the people of the Pearl of Africa. Enjoy a cultural experience in Northeastern Uganda’s less-travelled national park and, at the same time, a hidden gem as you get to visit a Karamojong community.
Detailed 12 day Uganda safari in Eastern and Northern itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and greeted by a Corners of Earth safari representative who will later transfer you to your booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Hotel Number 5
- Mid-range: Boma Hotel
- Best Budget: Airport Guesthouse
- Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Jinja
After served breakfast, check out of the booked hotel and transfer to Jinja. Enroute stop at Mabira Forest for prime viewing and later arrive in Jinja at the booked facility and check in.
- Luxury: Jinja Nile Resort
- Midrange: Haven Lodge
- Budget: Jinja Backpackers
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Visit the source of the Nile; afternoon visit Itanda Falls.
After served breakfast, go for a visit to the source of the Nile and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings as you are rewarded with opportunities to take good and clear photographs. Return to the lodge for lunch and later visit Itanda Falls. Return to the lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Jinja Nile Resort
- Midrange: Haven Lodge
- Budget: Jinja Backpackers
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Transfer to Sipi
After serving breakfast, check out of the facility and transfer to Sipi. Arrive in time for lunch and check in. Afternoon leisure and relaxation
- Luxury: Sipi Heritage Lodge
- Midrange: Sipi Valley Resort
- Budget: Rafiki Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Hike to Sipi Falls and coffee tours.
After served breakfast, go for a hike to Sipi Falls as you explore the 3 waterfalls. In the afternoon, go for a coffee tour around the area and see how coffee is processed right from the beginning. You can, at the end of the day, taste a cup of locally made coffee.
- Luxury: Sipi Heritage Lodge
- Midrange: Sipi Valley Resort
- Budget: Rafiki Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Transfer to Kidepo National Park
After served breakfast, check out of the facility with your packed lunch and transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park. Have lunch en route and later arrive at the park in time for relaxation.
- Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge/Adere Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Zebra Safari Lodge
- Budget: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Full-day game drives
After serving breakfast, go for a morning game drive in the park as you get to see a lot of animals, most especially the big five. Go for lunch, and later in the afternoon, go for another game drive such that you get the chance to see animals you may have missed during the morning game drive. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge/Adere Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Zebra Safari Lodge
- Budget: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 8: Karamojong Cultural Experience
After served breakfast, go for a community cultural experience where you get to know more about the cultures and norms of the Karamojong. Return to the booked facility in time for lunch, afternoon relaxation, dinner, and
- Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge/Adere Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Zebra Safari Lodge
- Budget: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After a refreshing breakfast, you’ll receive a detailed briefing for the day ahead. Later transfers to Murchison Falls with and go for a visit to the top of the falls, and later check in at the booked lodge in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Twiga Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Fort Murchison
- Budget: Elephant View Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
This day starts with an early breakfast and a briefing for the day’s activities. You’ll embark on an exciting game drive through Murchison Falls National Park, exploring its diverse landscapes and encountering a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. After the game drive, you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll experience a thrilling boat cruise along the Nile River, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness the majestic Murchison Falls up close. Finally, you’ll return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
- Luxury: Twiga Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Fort Murchison
- Budget: Elephant View Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 11: Top of the Falls visit and transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
After served breakfast, go for a visit to the top of the falls and get to enjoy the beautiful views of the scenery and surrounding areas, as well as a view of the magnificent waterfalls. Later transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa rhino sanctuary as you track rhinos on foot. Drive to Kampala, arriving at the booked hotel in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Hotel Number 5
- Mid-range: Boma Hotel
- Best Budget: Airport Guesthouse
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 12: Shopping & Departure
After serving breakfast, go shopping around Entebbe town as you pick souvenirs for loved ones back home. Later, drive to the airport in time for your international flight back home. end of 12 day Uganda safari