7 DAYS BEST OF EASTERN UGANDA SAFARI

Depart from Kampala, the hotel, or your accommodation and drive eastward along the Jinja road. On the way, as we pass through Mabira Forest, you will see the beautiful scenery of tea and sugar plantations around Lugazi. Visit Jinja the relaxed city of eastern Uganda and enjoy a boat ride to the Source of the Nile. Continue driving towards Sipi Falls/ Mt Elgon and arrive there early afternoon and relax as you watch the sunset view at your lodge. Please let us know if you would like to do white water rafting

After your breakfast, hike to the stunning Sipi Falls that cascade over a 100-meter cliff. You will continue with a steep climb to a series of caves as you follow the challenging trail to two other waterfalls. You will pass maize fields, coffee gardens, banana plantations, and typical African homesteads on your way and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Eastern Rift Valley. Those interested in experiencing a real thrill and watching the waterfalls from a very close distance will go abseiling down the mountain to the bottom of the famous Sipi Falls. At the end of the day, you will experience a magnificent sunset before returning to your lodge.

Depart Siipi and drive to Kidepo national park. Enter the park and enjoy a mini-game drive and route to your accommodation for a nap. You will go for another game drive in the evening before returning for dinner and overnight

Have an early morning breakfast and embark on a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring. Where a variety of animals and birds can be seen roving around like the fast-running Ostrich. Have an afternoon Game Drive that will take you through the Narus Valley to see herds of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras and hopefully some lions, leopard and the elusive cheetah. This will also enable you to be in full sight of a variety of birds as well. Stops will be made at any time. So, keep your eyes open! Game drives are always amazing here because of the flat savannah and stunning sunsets.

After an early breakfast, go for a nature walk to view a variety of fauna and flora species in the park. Return to your camp for lunch and a brief rest in the mid-afternoon. Enjoy another evening game drive across savannah, hills, small forests, dry river beds and rings of mountains around you.

Exit the park and get on a long drive to Nakasongola in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Reach late in the evening and check in for dinner and overnight. Luxury: Amuka safari lodge Budget: Ziwa Rhino campsite

You will go for a guided walk to the rhinos and here you have chance to take pictures on a close range. The trekking takes 1hr and you will start driving to Kampala after this trekking.