SUV Trip - Adventure Uganda Chimpanzees & Safari - Africa Wild Adventures GmbH

SUV Trip – Adventure Uganda Chimpanzees & Safari

4050CHF per person

Guided 4×4 rental car tour for 2 – 8 people (from CHF 4’050 per person for 8 participants)

Have you ever wanted to be behind the wheel of a four-wheel drive vehicle in Africa?

Then this guided SUV trip is your entry into the self-driving adventure in Africa. On this guided tour, you will drive on a mix of paved and natural roads. The trip is primarily intended for nature lovers. No 4×4 off-road knowledge is necessary.

Duration: 12 days
Price: from 4,050 CHF per person / for 8 people (3 and 4 people in the vehicle upon request)
Participants: 2 – 8 people
4×4 Vehicles: 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab rental vehicles
Tour guide: local English-speaking tour guide with 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser

National parks and wildlife reserves

Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
Kidepo Valley National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Included in Price

Arrival and departure airport transfers as per itinerary
All other transfers as indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
Self-drive in Hilux vehicles with a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser (support vehicle) with an English-speaking driver/guide.
National park entrance fees and activities as per itinerary
Chimpanzee tracking permit(s) as stated in the itinerary
Full board (except dinner before the return flight)
Water in the vehicles

Not included in Price

International flights to and from Uganda.
All optional activities.
Drinks (soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits…)
Ugandan Visas: A single entry visa costs $50, online application required.
Health and travel insurance.
Tips, phone and personal expenses
Any other concept not stated as included.
Any vaccinations (Yellow fever vaccination mandatory).

Adventure

Group Tours

Guided tours

Departure
Entebbe

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DAY 1: ENTEBBE (Arrival)

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the guesthouse in Entebbe for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Via Via Entebbe Meals: --, --, --

TAG 2: ENTEBBE – SIPI FALLS

Breakfast at 8:00 AM followed by vehicle reception and an introduction to the vehicles. Then, you will drive to the Sipi Falls, located in the eastern part of Uganda in the Kapchorwa district. Arrival after approximately 7-8 hours of driving. Afterwards, you will check into the lodge and enjoy the evening. Travel time: about 8 hours for 315 km via Jinja or about 7 hours for 347 km via Kayunga. Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge - Bandas Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DAY 3: SIPI FALLS - PIAN UPE GAME RESERVE - MOROTO

After breakfast, you will set off from the lodge with your packed lunches to Pian-Upe Game Reserve. Pian-Upe is a beautiful and little-visited wildlife reserve and is the second largest conservation area after Murchison Falls National Park. It covers an area of about 2,788 km2 in the north of Mount Elgon. You will go on a game drive through the reserve to look for its inhabitants, including cheetahs, Uganda's only population of Roan antelopes, Elands, Zebras, Hartebeests, Oribis, Gunther’s Dik-Dik, Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes, blue and common Duikers, and more. Afterward, you will drive to Moroto and check into your accommodation. Driving time: approx. 4 hours; 217 km Accommodation: Karatunga Safari Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 4: DRIVE TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will check out of the camp and head to Kidepo National Park. The park is located in the far northeast of Uganda, and the drive is spectacular through magnificent landscapes. Upon arrival at our lodge near the park, you will check in and relax for the rest of the evening. Driving time: approx. 5 hours; 245 km Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 5: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK – SAFARI & WALK

Today, you will have a wonderful breakfast and then embark on a fascinating game drive through the dry riverbed, savannah, small forests, hills, and the foothills of the mountains to marvel at the impressive flora and fauna of the area. Every game drive is different, even if you take the same route multiple times. The landscape, the birds, and the animals are impressive, so remember to bring your camera. After lunch at the lodge, you will spend the afternoon with the Karamojong tribe. On a cultural tour, you will learn about their culture and customs. Their passion for cattle is most comparable to that of the Maasai in Tanzania and Kenya. They are very proud of their culture and are proud warriors who believe that God has given them a right to all cattle, including those of other peoples. You will observe their fascinating lifestyle, their way of cooking, dancing, and cattle rearing. Afterwards, you will return to the lodge to enjoy the evening in the magnificent area. Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 6: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK (SAFARI)

After a hearty breakfast, you will embark on another game drive in the remote parts of the park in the morning to observe birds and various wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch, and the afternoon is at your disposal for relaxation. However, if you wish, you can go on an additional game drive. Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 7: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK – MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will leave Kidepo National Park heading towards Murchison Falls National Park, driving through Kitgum and Gulu, where you will have your lunch. Then, you will continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park and check into the lodge located right on the Nile. Driving time: approx. 6 hours; 366 km Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge - Comfortable Tents Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 8: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (SAFARI & BOAT)

In the morning, go on a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, where you will look for elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, Hartebeests, Oribis, Bushbucks, Bohor Reedbucks, Spotted hyenas, and, with some luck, even leopards. In the afternoon, take a boat trip upstream to the Murchison Falls. The Nile becomes calm here at the base of the falls. At this point, you leave the boat and hike to the top of the falls to admire the beauty of Murchison Falls up close. It's only on this hike that you have the opportunity to discover the second waterfall, which emerged after a massive flood in the early 1960s. This guided hike takes about one to one and a half hours. Your guide will pick you up at the top and then drive you back to the lodge for dinner. Accommodation: Murchison River Lodge - Comfortable Tents Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 9: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK – KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Today, you will drive through Hoima to Fort Portal, traversing a stunning landscape that forms the western Albertine Rift Valley. It is a fairly long drive (about 6-7 hours) with several stops to stretch your legs while passing through green countryside, tea, and banana plantations. Your lunch will either be a packed lunch or, a bit later, in the city of Fort Portal at The Gardens Restaurant. Afterwards, continue driving (about 45 minutes) to your accommodation. Check in and have dinner. Driving time: approx. 6-7 hours; 346 km Accommodation: Turaco Treetops - Standard Room Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 10: KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK (CHIMPANZEE TRACKING)

Early in the morning, you will head into the jungle to search for chimpanzees. Observing our closest relatives in their natural habitat in the Kibale Forest is a fantastic experience. After lunch, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will choose a route that takes you through the western Rift Valley near Lake George. As you reach the park boundaries, you might already spot some animals in the park. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a free evening. Driving time: approx. 3-4 hours; 118 km Accommodation: Bush Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 11: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (SAFARI & BOAT)

In the early morning, you will embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi area, within the Queen Elizabeth National Park, keeping an eye out for lions, buffaloes, elephants, and a large number of antelopes. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This cruise offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Accommodation: Bush Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

DAY 12: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – ENTEBBE

After breakfast, you will leave the park and head towards Kampala via Mbarara. Along the way, we will stop for lunch. You will continue your journey and cross the Equator, where you should take the opportunity to snap a souvenir photo. Upon arrival in Entebbe, return the vehicles and transfer to the airport for your evening return flight. Driving time: approx. 8 hours; 403 km Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. End of Tour