7 Days Eastern Uganda Safari
7 Days Eastern Uganda Safari : This 7 Days Uganda safari allows you to explore the natural beauty of the eastern park of Uganda. During this one-week tour in Uganda, you will enjoy whitewater rafting on River Nile in Jinja, as well as quad biking and horseback riding. You will also get to hike to the beautiful and majestic Sipi Falls before heading to Mount Elgon for a day’s hike.
Highlights for 7 Days Eastern Uganda Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja
Day 2: Rafting on the Nile
Day 3: Quad Biking and Horse riding
Day 4: Transfer to Sipi
Day 5: Hike to Sipi Falls
Day 6: Visit Mount Elgon National Park
Day 7: Depart Back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary for 7 Days Eastern Uganda Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja
You will have an early breakfast and travel east of Kampala to Jinja with a stopover in the Mabira other angle, as you pass small villages and see people go about their daily routine activities. In the afternoon you will relax at the impressive Bujagali Falls, ride along the shores of the Nile on the back of a horse, go kayaking, enjoy a village walk or rent a mountain bike and explore their Forest known as one of the tropical forests in Uganda. A short hiking experience inside this forest will enable you to spot numerous species of primates, birds and beautiful flies.
After a hiking experience in Mabira, continue to drive to Jinja through the beautiful scenery to tea and sugar cane plantations along the road and the roadside stalls studded with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Arrive Jinja, go visit the genuine origin of the Nile where the longest drive in the world starts. You will have lunch and go tour around the source of the Nile. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Rafting on the Nile
After having morning breakfast served at the hotel, go for the magnificent white water rafting on the Nile River. The rafting experience starts at the source of the Nile at 9:30am with a comprehensive briefing and being fitted with the perfect rafting gear. The rafting is done on an18 Kilometers stretch of the Nile River and no prior experience of rafting is required.
The first rapids are of low grade ”1,2” to build the confidence of the participants before guiding them gradually into the more challenging rapid grades.
While on the activity, you will be able to enjoy the thrilling scenery thundering rapids of the White Nile and watch an amazing bird life as you drift quietly between the rapids. You will be treated with drinks, delicious juicy after the rafting which you will retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Quad Biking and Horse riding
After your relaxed breakfast, go on a 4-hour quad bike experience where you will be following the small tracks through the bushes that lead us to stunning view point’s overlooking the rapids of the Nile. Also pass through small villages meet up with people as they go for their day route activities. In the afternoon you relax at the thrilling falls, ride along the shores of the Nile on the back of a horse as you enjoy the surround beauty at the Nile. Dinner and overnight at the above.
Day 4: Transfer to Sipi
Have your breakfast and then set off to explore the east towards Tororo. This area is full of unique heritage and culture of Imbalu circumcision where young men involve into adulthood. During your drive, you will have en –route lunch in Mbale and with beautiful viewpoints of Sipi Village, nestled between mountains and beautiful waterfalls. Have dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Hike to Sipi Falls
After having your breakfast go for a hike to the beautiful Sipi falls that Cascade over a 100 meter, proceed with a steep climb to a series of caves as you follow the challenging trails to two other waterfalls.
You will go through maize fields, coffee gardens, banana plantations and typical African homesteads on your way and a magnificent view over the valley.
At the end of the day, you will experience a rewarding sunset before returning to your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay above.
Day 6: Visit Mount Elgon NP
You will have breakfast ad drive to the Mount Elgon Forest explore with the hike that will enable you to explore the diverse wildlife species.
Each of these hike areas short walk trails ranging between 3 kilometers and 11 kilometers that offers a perfect chance to experience Mount Elgon’s beautiful plants and wildlife in a short period. In both you’re to enjoy great views of regenerating forests, fields of colorful flowers, extensive stands of bamboo and various birds and wild animals. Have dinner and overnight stay your lodge.
Day 7: Depart Back to Kampala
You will leave Mount Elgon after breakfast and drive back to the capital city arriving in the afternoon.
End of the 7 Days Eastern Uganda Safari .
