8 Days Source of the Nile River and Safari game drive. Budget Tour

Explore the Source of the Nile River, Enjoy the African savannah safari drive in the most remote Kidepo valley NP. And explore one of the world's powerful waterfalls 'Murchison Falls National Park'.
Itinerary

Day 1 Explore the source of the Nile River.
Upon arrival you shall be welcomed to the pearl of Africa by our guide who shall drive u to the hotel for resting dinner and night, it is a 124km journey from the airport and that’s about 3 hours of driving with a stop at Mabira forest for freshmen’s this the biggest forest in the pearl of Africa with a number of different indigenous tress species, birds species and small mammals, after a 1hour forest walk you shall continue with the journey to the hotel for lunch and from here you shall head to the source of the Nile for a boat ride to experience the origin of the longest river in the world, you can also visit a traditional healer stand at the point where John Speke first saw the Nile as you take pictures, from here you shall head back to the hotel for resting dinning and overnight stay


Day 2 Sipi Falls and MT Elgon National Park.
Early morning after breakfast you shall continue with the journey for 195km about 3hours through Mbale and Bugisu region, the guide will enlighten you Gisu circumcision culture and the rituals associated, when you reach Kapchorwa, be keen to learn about the Sebei culture associated with female genital mutilation.
A view to the Wagagai peak of Mt Elgon from a distance, your day’s ultimate activity will be hiking to Sipi falls, keep your camera close so you take great photos of this experience. You will enjoy the experience and the beautiful scenery of the falls.


Day 3 Kidepo Valley National Park.
Transfer to Kidepo valley national park, the 3rd day will be spent traveling to Kidepo as this is a long journey of 270km that’s about 5hours of driving, arrival will be in the evening, and you will cheek into the lodge.
Kidepo valley National Park is full of small hill landscapes rocky outcrops and inselbergs here you will experience a view of river Narus, wildlife such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Jackels among others, the park is also home to numerous bird species like Ostriches, Kori Bustards, Pygmy Falcons among others. We can have an optional evening game drive on an extra cost.


Day 4 Kidepo Valley NP Karimojong cultural Experience.
Game viewing is key to this park, and this will avail you the chance to encounter herds of buffaloes, zebras, elephants, giraffes and antelopes while the big cats tend to be elusive the park gives better chances to spot lions, cheetah, and leopards as they purse their hunting business.
You will also tour Karenna or Kidepo to experience the Karamojong lifestyle.

Day 5 Murchison Falls NP.
Transfer to Murchison falls national park, you will leave keep early in the morning to head south wards to Murchison falls national park, a journey of about 300km taking about 6hours through Gulu city.
Murchison falls national park is home to over 400 bird species, mammals including 4 of the big 5 that’s to say elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions this will avail you the chance to see any that you missed in Kidepo.


Day 6 Game drive at Murchison Falls NP
You will begin with a game drive early morning and this will avail u the chance to encounter late night hunters, and other herds of animals like elephants, giraffes, hart beasts and more in the northern circuit of the park, the area also supports birds like the black chested snake eagle, swallow tailed bee eaters among others.
In the after you will have a boat cruise to the bottom of the fall as you enjoy the astonishing view of the fall as water goes down through a 7-meter space to fall down 45meters, the banks are also home to the Nile crocodiles, hippos and other wildlife.


Day 7 Drive to Entebbe Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Early morning after breakfast, you shall drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary via Masindi town for a memorable encounter with the white rhinos, after the activity you shall drive back to Entebbe where you shall have your night at Antique apartments this journey is about 305km, and it takes about 6hours.


Day 8 Ngamba Island Sanctuary
Early morning after breakfast, you shall board on a boat to Ngamba island sanctuary as you enjoy the morning breeze of the largest freshwater lake in Africa, the beautiful sceneries of Lake Victoria, we shall arrival to Ngamba island after 1hour of cruising 30km on a boat.
Here we shall coordinate with a chimp keeper that will take us through our tour at the island, Ngamba island is not only home to endangered chimpanzees it’s also home to other animals like the monitor lizard spot necked otter, fruit bats and about 150 bird species.
Our lunch shall be served at sanctuary.
After the activity you will return to the airport for departure to end of your tour.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.