20 Days, Off The Beaten Track Uganda Safari
Mt Elgon, Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen and Bwindi Impenetrable
Off The Beaten Track Safari,
Trekking Mountains, Primates & Seeing Wildlife in Uganda
Challenge your adventurous spirit with Uganda Off The Beaten Track safari into places not many tourists know about. Hike the mild peaks of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda, on the border with Kenya, take the northern route into the Karamoja region, and meet the north’s nomadic pastoralists. Explore the scenic Murchison falls and meet Africa’s big five game animals with a boat safari on the mighty Nile river. Circle into Africa’s primate capital and spend time with our closest cousins, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest. Stare at the rare tree-climbing lions in Uganda’s most famous savannah park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, before challenging yourself on an exciting hike across the pristine Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Getting to the other end of the forest, spend a once in a lifetime with the endangered forest giants, the mountain gorillas, and meet the native pygmies.
For 20 Days and 19 Nights, your days will be filled with adventure excitement, from the savannah plains to the prehistoric primeval mountain forest. This Off The Beaten Track African safari will unlock the adventure within you. Book it!
Highlights:
- Hiking the mild Mount Elgon, an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale. Elevation 4,321 m
- Meet the nomadic Karamojong of Northern Uganda
- Explore the scenic Murchison Falls NP and meet the big Five game
- Keep up the foraging and noisy cousin chimps of Kibale Forest
- Take a wildlife savannah game drive in the famous Queen Elizabeth NP.
- Take a challenging 7/14 kilometer hike across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Meet with the endangered great apes and share lasting memories with them.
Included
- Transportation, local flights, and 4×4 vehicle transfers
- Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
We will process the trekking permits on your behalf from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
Please carry a pack of N95 Facemask and hand sanitizer with you. You’ll be required to have a negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate issued within 72 hours of your arrival in the country, and keep your mask on when with animals and people crowds. You’re are requested to adhere to COVID Operating procedures to keep you safe during your trip.
Your walking safari at a glance
| Day | Routes/activities | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Entebbe | Papyrus Guest House | Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 2 | Entebbe to Mt Elgon. PM Community walk | Rose’s Last Chance | Full Board |
| Day 3 | Budadiri to Sasa River Hike | Sasa River Camp | Full Board |
| Day 4 | Sasa River and ascend to Mude Cave | Mude Cave Camp | Full Board |
| Day 5 | Mude cave, ascend to Wagagi and descend to Mude | Mude Cave Camp | Full Board |
| Day 6 | Mude through Hunters Cave descend to Caldera to Piswa. | Piswa Camp | Full Board |
| Day 7 | Piswa to Kapwata | Sipi Falls Camp | Full Board |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Kidepo Via Moroto | Kidepo Savannah Camp- lazy camping | Full Board |
| Day 9 | Game drive and explore Narus Valley | Kidepo Savannah Camp- lazy camping | Full Board |
| Day 10 | Game drive and Cultural experience of Karamoja | Kidepo Savannah Camp- lazy camping | Full Board |
| Day 11 | Transfer from Kidepo to Murchison Falls NP | Fort Murchison- Lazy Camping | Full Board |
| Day 12 | Morning Game Drive. PM Launch Cruise | Fort Murchison- Lazy Camping | Full Board |
| Day 13 | Murchison Falls NP to Kibale N.P | Kibale Forest Camp- Lazy Camping | Full Board |
| Day 14 | Morning Chimpanzee tracking. Afternoon Bigodi wetlands excursion | Kibale Forest Camp- Lazy Camping | Full Board |
| Day 15 | Kibale NP to QENP. Afternoon Kazinga Boat cruise | Bush Lodge- Lazy Camping | Bread & Breakfast |
| Day 16 | Full Day QENP- Game drive, Forest Walk | Bush Lodge- Lazy Camping | Full Board |
| Day 17 | QENP-Ishasha Game Drive- Buhoma | Haven Lodge | Full Board |
| Day 18 | Buhoma Nkuringo Impenetrable Forest walk- Kashasha/ Ivy trail | Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Full Board |
| Day 19 | Gorilla Tracking- Nkuringo/ Rushaga | Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Full Board |
| Day 20 | Transfer to Kigali. Outbound flight |
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Travel safely, flexible terms
Please make sure you have your facemask on when in contact with animals, especially the endangered creatures. Without a negative PCR Covid Test, you’ll not be allowed into the country. You’ll spend most of your time in open spaces away from human crowds, with that there’s minimal to no infections of the COVID virus.
Your booking can be extended up to 12 months ahead with no extra fees, in case of any emergency (based on accommodation availability). Reservations are accepted after we receive a 30% deposit on the trip and the full payment for gorilla tracking and chimp tracking permits for each tour participant. For more details on our booking terms, please read our Terms and Conditions.