13 DAYS UGANDA ADVENTURE: HIKING / TREKKING / RAFTING / CYCLING

You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your gateway to the diverse beauty of Uganda! This is the country of adventurous mountain gorilla and chimp trekking, stunning wildlife safaris, amazing road trips and wilderness adventures by boat, bike, horse or foot. Experience the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people and be amazed by the cultural encounters with the different indigenous tribes. With us, you’ll experience it all!

Accommodations:

• Silver Latitude 0 Degrees
• Gold Protea Hotel Kampala
• Platinum Protea Hotel Kampala

Take in the beauty of Uganda’s landscapes and catch a glimpse on Jinja’s highlights like the famous Lake Victoria. Once arrived, you switch from four big wheels to four smaller wheels and discover the outskirts of the adrenaline capital during a quad tour.

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• Silver The Haven - Eco River Lodge
• Gold The Haven - Eco River Lodge
• Platinum The Haven - Eco River Lodge

White water rafting on the Nile River in Jinja is an exhilarating adventure that combines adrenaline-pumping rapids with stunning scenery. With experienced guides, you’ll navigate through rapids, facing thrilling drops and swirling currents on the world’s longest river. The journey takes you past lush forests and charming villages, offering a unique perspective of Uganda's natural beauty. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rafter, this adventure-packed activity will surely make your heart skip a beat… or two… or three.

Accommodations:

• Silver The Haven - Eco River Lodge
• Gold The Haven - Eco River Lodge
• Platinum The Haven - Eco River Lodge

From the bustling Jinja you drive to Kibale National Park today, known as the primate capital of the world. The park hosts the most chimpanzees and monkey species in the world and monkey lovers will have a blast discovering all 13 species. To mention a few: the L'Hoest monkey, olive baboons, vervet monkey, grey-cheeked Mangabey, Uganda red Colobus, Prince Demidoff's bushbaby, the potto and the patas monkey. Now that makes a 7-hour drive a lot more exciting!

Accommodations:

• Silver Kibale Forest Camp
• Gold Turaco Treetops
• Platinum Primate Lodge Kibale

In the depths of the rainforest, you get to observe our closest relatives play, eat and groom each other – an experience which will make everyone’s eyes sparkle! And since the jungle holds many more treasures, you go on the hunt for them afterwards during a swamp walk (not literally!).

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Accommodations:

• Silver Kibale Forest Camp
• Gold Turaco Treetops
• Platinum Primate Lodge Kibale

The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park is like a trailer for the big movie – your safari, which happens on the very same day! The superstars of the most royal of all parks cannot wait to pose for your pictures.

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Accommodations:

• Silver Marafiki Safari Lodge
• Gold Mweya Safari Lodge
• Platinum Park View Safari Lodge

After discovering countless gems of Queen Elizabeth National Park on land, it's time to hop into a comfy boat and do the same on the Kazinga channel – the home of hippos, crocodiles and colourful birds.

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Accommodations:

• Silver Marafiki Safari Lodge
• Gold Mweya Safari Lodge
• Platinum Park View Safari Lodge

After discovering the second-largest national park in Uganda, you now explore the smallest national park in Uganda: the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park! During the six-hour ride, you see the beautiful landscape of Queen Elizabeth National Park, making way for misty mountains and beautiful green vegetation all around. This is an exciting drive as you move through the Ishasha sector and see lions taking their afternoon naps in trees! This unique phenomenon only happens in two places in East Africa – Ishasha being the one with the highest number, which means chances of you getting to spot them are high!

Accommodations:

• Silver Travellers Rest Hotel
• Gold Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)
• Platinum Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park may be the smallest Ugandan national park, but it's definitely not the least of them! This little park so happens to be home to the endangered mountain gorillas and you can meet these gentle giants in their natural habitat while going on a gorilla trekking. Besides gorillas, the park also offers opportunities to spot golden monkeys, and to go bird watching, volcano hiking, and have amazingly beautiful cultural encounters with the indigenous Batwa people who know everything about being one with nature!

Accommodations:

• Silver Travellers Rest Hotel
• Gold Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)
• Platinum Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)

Test your spirit, unleash your inner explorer and conquer the summit of Mount Sabinyo, a 3,674-meter-high extinct volcano towering over Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The 7- to 8-hour moderate hike of approximately 14 km takes you through lush mountain forests where you may be lucky to spot golden monkeys, exotic bird species and maybe even the endangered mountain gorilla. Once on the top, you are rewarded with a panoramic view that stretches across three countries: Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Accommodations:

• Silver Travellers Rest Hotel
• Gold Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)
• Platinum Ichumbi Hotel (Kisoro)

From the mountains of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, you head to Lake Mburo National Park, taking up to about 8 hours. The scenery gradually changes from misty mountains to hilly green pastures and wide-open savannahs. Make sure to keep an eye out for wildlife along the way because, as you approach Lake Mburo, you can see rare birds, such as the African finfoot or the shoebill stork. Also, the region is known for animals such as zebras, impala, bushbuck, leopards and warthogs. Get your binoculars and cameras out – there's plenty to see and enjoy on this road trip!

Accommodations:

• Silver Eagle's Nest Lodge
• Gold Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
• Platinum Mihingo Lodge

During a mountainbike safari outside of Lake Mburo National Park, you get a closer look at African wildlife (like really close!), learn more about plants and catch a glimpse of traditional village life. In a jeep, you can cover even more ground afterwards.

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Accommodations:

• Silver Eagle's Nest Lodge
• Gold Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
• Platinum Mihingo Lodge

After some exhilarating days, the end of your adventure is near. Enjoy the ride back to where it all started, take in the stunning views once more, and take off with new memories that last forever. Or simply stay a little longer.

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