Neste Uganda Safaris offers a range of unforgettable safari packages tailored to your interests. Our experiences include gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife game drives in top reserves, and cultural encounters with local communities. For adventure seekers, we offer hiking expeditions to Mount Nyiragongo and customized safaris focusing on photography, bird watching, and eco-tourism. Each package includes expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transportation, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching experience. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended expedition, we create personalized itineraries for a truly magical African adventure.
Trip Overview
This unique 9-day safari in Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," combines cultural exploration and wildlife adventures. You'll experience the heartfelt traditions of local communities, taste authentic culinary dishes, and witness some of Uganda's most beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Highlights include visits to local schools, cultural exchanges with the Karamojong, game drives in Kidepo National Park, plantation tours in Fort Portal, and learning the ancient practices of the Batwa pygmies.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Jinja City
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our senior driver guide who will brief you and transfer you to Jinja (3-4 hours). Along the way, enjoy the sights of busy streets, Mabira Forest, the magical Jinja Bridge, and local plantations. Upon arrival in Jinja, enjoy lunch and take an evening tour of the city, visiting one of the landing sites to observe the local fishermen's way of life.
Accommodation:
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Budget: Backpackers Lodge
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Midrange: Jinja Nile Resort
Day 2: Visit NGO and Boat Cruise on River Nile
After breakfast, you’ll visit a local NGO, "Children of the Future," to interact with the children and hear stories about their community. After spending 6 hours with them, enjoy lunch and then embark on a sunset boat cruise along the Nile River.
Accommodation:
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Budget: Backpackers Lodge
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Midrange: Jinja Nile Resort
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Kidepo Valley National Park (9-10 hours), passing stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and plantations. You’ll stop for lunch and visit the Njero Rock to see ancient rock paintings before arriving at your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation:
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Budget: UWA Bandas
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Midrange: Banda Lodge
Day 4: Sunrise Game Drive and Cultural Tour
Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in the Narus Valley, where you’ll see elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, ostriches, and various antelope species. After lunch, visit the Karamojong community to learn about their cattle herding traditions and experience a guided hike in the mountain ranges.
Accommodation:
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Budget: UWA Bandas
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Midrange: Banda Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Fort Portal and Isunga Cultural Community
After breakfast, you’ll head southwest towards Fort Portal, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at the Isunga Cultural Community.
Accommodation:
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Budget: Lake Nyamirima Cottages
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Midrange: Isunga Lodge
Day 6: Plantation Tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your day with a guided plantation tour to learn about local farming methods. You’ll also visit the cold springs before lunch. Later, transfer to the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation:
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Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens
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Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 7-8: Batwa Experience - Be a Bushman
Spend two days immersing yourself in the ancient traditions of the Batwa pygmies. Engage in nature walks, learn about their use of plants for medicine, and explore their ancient hunting techniques. Listen to their stories and enjoy traditional songs as you experience a bygone era.
Accommodation:
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Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens
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Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 9 (5th November): Transfer to Kampala and Departure
After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey back to Kampala with a stopover at the equator for lunch and sightseeing. You’ll arrive at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight around 6:00 PM.
Tour Quotation
| Hotel Category |
Price Per Person ($) |
| Budget |
3,410 |
| Midrange |
3,560 |
Price Inclusions:
- All activities mentioned
- 8 nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis
- Transportation in a safari vehicle
- Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
- Scenic viewing
- School visit
- Game drive
- Park entrance and fees
- All government taxes and levies
Price Exclusions:
- Optional activities
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Personal/medical insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., cigarettes, tips, laundry services)
- Extra accommodation or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
