About 8-Day Eastern Uganda Safari
Get ready for an exhilarating East African adventure as you explore the wonders of Uganda and Rwanda.
Begin your journey in Entebbe, where you’ll stay at the welcoming Gorilla Neighbor Guest House before heading to Jinja to discover the source of the Nile.
Sipi Falls awaits with its stunning waterfalls, coffee tours, and traditional dance performances, all while you stay at the picturesque Noah’s Ark Lodge.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park for thrilling game drives, a relaxing boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, and a glimpse of the majestic Murchison Falls before concluding your unforgettable journey.
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Pricing Table
| Number of Guests | Price | Accommodations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,348 | Single |
| 2 | $3,280 | Double |
| 3 | $2,702 | Double/Single |
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
- Game drives in all the National Parks
- Bird watching
- Meals as per your chosen plan
- Ugandan Rolex
- Abseiling
- Coffee Tour
- International flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, tips, etc.)
Tour Map
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe airport where you will be welcomed by a Penny Africa Safari guide from our company and transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe.
Stay: Gorilla Neighbour Guest House BB
After a relaxing fruit breakfast, you will drive to Jinja to visit the source of the Nile in the afternoon and take a relaxing walk around the wild waters of the Nile.
Stay: Tourist Bay Guest House BB
After breakfast, drive to the Sipi Waterfalls where you can enjoy a view of the falls in the evening. If time permits, you can also explore the Sipi Falls communities where you can join a coffee tour and enjoy a traditional dance later in the evening.
Stay: Noah’s Arc Lodge Sipi BB
You will explore the best area of the Sipi falls.
Abseiling and hike to the waterfalls are on plan today.
Stay: Noah’s Arc Lodge Sipi BB
After breakfast drive to Murchison falls National Park for overnight Stay. This drive will take you 4 to 5 hours’ drive to Gulu town from where we shall have lunch and after proceed for about three more hours to Murchison falls National.
Stay: Red Chilli Safari Camp BB
Today begins with an early morning game drive and a relaxing afternoon boat cruise on 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 trip.
Stay: Red Chilli Safari Camp BB
After breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and track the rhinos and then continue to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Stay: Gorilla Neighbour Guest House BB
After early breakfast, drive to Entebbe, get the boat to Mabamba for shoebill.
It’s also possible to go for shopping around this beautiful town. After
drive to Entebbe International Airport for your return flights.
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FAQs About 8-Day Eastern Uganda Safari Tour
The best time for wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park is during the dry season, from December to February and from June to September when animals gather near water sources, making them easier to spot.
Yes, you can enjoy optional activities at Sipi Falls, including abseiling and hikes to the waterfalls. Additionally, you can join a coffee tour and experience traditional dance performances in the Sipi Falls communities.
The boat cruise offers a chance to observe wildlife along the riverbanks, such as hippos and crocodiles. The highlight is witnessing the breathtaking Murchison Falls, a 40-meter plunge, as the boat turns for its return journey.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a crucial conservation area where you can track rhinos, contributing to the preservation of these magnificent creatures. It’s an opportunity to see the rhinos up close and support their conservation efforts.
Absolutely! After the shoebill trekking adventure, you can explore Entebbe further or indulge in some shopping before heading to Entebbe International Airport for your return flight.
