Welcome to Uganda! After passing through immigration, your guide is already waiting for you. You are taken to your first accommodation: a cosy guesthouse with a lovely garden and a small swimming pool on a hill in Entebbe, only 15 minutes' drive from the airport. On the way you catch a glimpse of Uganda's daily pulse, such as the matatus and boda bodas (local taxis) weaving daringly through the traffic and smartly dressed locals in colourful fabrics along the roads. Enjoy a relaxed first evening before your adventure through Uganda begins the next morning.

1 night · double room · with breakfast The Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe is a small boutique guesthouse especially appreciated for its quiet location and personal atmosphere. It is located in a green residential area near the international airport, making it ideal for arrivals and departures. The guesthouse has individually furnished rooms decorated in a warm, cosy style, and their small number creates a very private setting. Around the house there is a well-kept garden and shady seating areas, ideal for relaxing or watching the abundant tropical birdlife. Many guests highlight the friendly, family-style service, which helps with organising transfers, excursions or restaurant requests. The home-cooked food – often made with fresh regional ingredients – is also frequently praised and adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Overall, the Karibu Guesthouse is particularly suitable for travellers looking for a quiet, comfortable and personal alternative to larger hotels who want to begin or end their stay in Entebbe in a pleasant, almost homely environment.

Your trip through Uganda heads east and begins with a visit to Jinja, a town on the shores of Lake Victoria. Jinja is famous for the "source of the Nile", which the explorer John Speke discovered here in 1862 – even though we now know that the actual source of the Nile lies in the mountains of the East African Rift in Burundi and Rwanda. Jinja is a bustling, lively town. By boat you cruise to the point where Lake Victoria flows into the Nile and begins its 6,600 km journey to the Mediterranean.

2 nights · luxury bungalow · half board The Haven lies near Jinja in eastern Uganda and offers quiet accommodation on the Nile. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, the lodge is a pleasant retreat and at the same time a good base for activities around Jinja. The rooms and cottages are designed with natural materials, wooden elements and local details. Light colours, open areas and the well-kept gardens create a relaxed atmosphere. Some units also have private terraces overlooking the greenery. Thanks to its manageable size and quiet location, The Haven offers a personal atmosphere and is well suited for relaxing after the day's activities and enjoying the surroundings on the Nile.

Jinja is known as the "adrenaline capital of East Africa". There is a whole range of adventure activities we can organise for you during your trip to Uganda: Speedboat ride If you're looking for thrills (without too much effort), you can take a speedboat ride on the Nile from your lodge. Source of the Nile kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours. Enjoy a kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour to the famous source of the Nile in Jinja. On this tour you'll see a wide variety of bird species. Rafting White-water rafting takes you right into the middle of the Nile as you ride through chaotic, turbulent rapids. The Nile rapids at Jinja are rated grade 4 and 5 and offer the best white-water rafting experiences in Africa. Horse riding Whether you're an amateur or an experienced rider, there's a ride to suit you. Rides last at least one hour (the children's pony ride lasts 30 minutes). The sunset ride lasts an hour and a half and ends with sundowner drinks overlooking the Nile. Quad biking After an introduction, you ride a quad bike through the surrounding villages and along the banks of the Nile. Feel free to ask us for details and prices.

You continue towards Sipi Falls at the foot of Mount Elgon National Park. This green, hilly landscape offers spectacular waterfalls and beautiful hiking trails that wind through villages and lush coffee fields.

2 nights · double room · half board The Sipi River Lodge lies near Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda at the foot of Mount Elgon and is surrounded by green hills, waterfalls and coffee plantations. Its elevated position offers beautiful views of the region's landscape. The small cottages are spread along the hillside and are simply but cosily furnished. Natural materials, private verandas and the quiet surroundings create a relaxed, close-to-nature atmosphere. From the restaurant and terrace you look straight down into the valley and onto the surrounding hills. The lodge's quiet location in the midst of nature is particularly pleasant. The personal atmosphere and proximity to the waterfalls make the Sipi River Lodge a lovely base for exploring the region around Mount Elgon.

An active day of your Uganda trip lies ahead today. The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming breathtaking waterfalls surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and lush green hills. A local guide leads you on a 3-hour hike through the region. After enjoying the spectacular nature, a local lunch and a tour of a small local coffee farm await you. If you still need a bit more adrenaline, you can abseil down the 100-metre Sipi Falls. Hanging on a rope in the cool spray of the falls right beside you, you enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the valley below (optional, surcharge: € 45).

The town of Moroto lies near the gentle slopes of Mount Moroto (3,085 m) and is the vibrant heart of the Karamoja region. In this remote region of Uganda, some of the best outdoor adventures and most authentic cultural experiences await you! In the afternoon you take a scenic hike up Mount Moroto, the highest mountain in Karamoja. During the hike you visit the So Tepeth mountain people and gain an insight into their culture and everyday life. Would you like to round off your Uganda trip with a private bush camp under the stars? For groups of 4 or more, you have the option of spending the night in your own private bush camp in the foothills of Mount Moroto, 10 km outside Moroto. Here you dine under the starry sky and sleep in simple tents with mattresses. Facilities include a simple outdoor shower and a bush toilet. Contact us for an offer.

1 night · safari tent · half board The Kara-Tunga Safari Camp is located in the Karamoja region in north-eastern Uganda and is an ideal base for getting to know one of the most pristine areas of the country. The camp combines rustic charm with pleasant comfort and blends harmoniously into the dry, mountainous landscape. The tastefully designed tents and chalets offer a relaxed atmosphere after eventful days in nature. Particularly appealing are the many opportunities to get to know the culture of the Karamojong and to gain authentic insights into life in the region away from the classic tourist routes. Thanks to its location, the camp is ideal for hikes, cultural encounters and as a stopover on the way to remote Kidepo Valley National Park. Travellers experience a side of Uganda here that is still a real insider tip.

In the morning you have the opportunity to visit a traditional Karamojong manyatta. A manyatta is a traditional village consisting of several huts. A visit gives you an interesting insight into the customs and traditions of the Karamojong. After this visit you continue north to Uganda's most untouched national park: Kidepo Valley National Park, also called "the little Serengeti". In the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Uganda's far north-east, the park lies hidden in a corner between Uganda's borders with South Sudan and Kenya. It is a long but very rewarding journey. On arrival in the park, you go on an afternoon game drive in the wild Narus Valley. You encounter herds of elephants and buffalo. With a bit of luck you may even see some lions and leopards sitting on the various rocks on the valley floor.

3 nights · safari tent · half board The Kidepo Savannah Lodge lies on the edge of Kidepo Valley National Park in remote north-eastern Uganda and offers wide views over the park's savannah landscape. The region is one of the most pristine and scenically impressive safari areas in East Africa. The lodge combines a classic safari atmosphere with comfortable facilities and has permanent safari tents as well as cottages overlooking the open landscape. Natural materials, warm colours and open areas harmoniously reflect the surroundings and create a relaxed atmosphere in the midst of nature. Particularly noteworthy is its spectacular location with a wide view over the savannah and the surrounding mountains. The quiet, remote surroundings create a very authentic safari feeling far from larger tourist centres.

Your day starts early this morning with a bush walk. Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the few parks in Uganda where you can go on a walking safari. Your senses pick up every sound and every movement in the bush. A knowledgeable ranger tells you a lot about the animals in the park. Then a game drive awaits you. Kidepo Valley National Park is home to 475 bird species and over 80 mammal species, including lions, ostriches, zebras, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, cheetahs and greater and lesser kudus. Kidepo Valley National Park has been recognised several times for its beauty, including third place among the most beautiful national parks in Africa (CNN).

Another full day of exciting game drives in one of Uganda's most untouched national parks awaits you. The park was established in 1962 to protect the flora and fauna in the border triangle of Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. Due to its remoteness, tourism here is still in its infancy.

Your Uganda trip continues to Murchison Falls National Park. The national park is Uganda's best-known and largest protected area. The Victoria Nile divides the national park into two sections. The southern part contains the Rabongo rainforest, while the Murchison Falls lie in the western area.

2 nights · double room · half board Fort Murchison lies near the southern entrance to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda and combines the style of a classic safari lodge with a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The lodge is an ideal base for safaris in Uganda's oldest national park. The lodge offers permanent safari tents as well as rooms and cottages designed in an African-inspired style. Natural materials, warm colours and open areas create a cosy and authentic safari atmosphere. The pool area and the terrace with a view of the landscape are particularly inviting places to relax after a long day on safari. Fort Murchison combines comfortable facilities with natural surroundings and a personal atmosphere. The lodge is particularly appreciated for its good value for money and classic safari character.

Today you get up early and go on a morning game drive with an experienced ranger. As the morning safari is a private game drive, you can focus on your favourite animal. The national park is particularly known for its huge elephant population, a great variety of bird species and large herds of buffalo. Giraffes, lions, antelopes and waterbuck can also be seen here, and if you search the trees carefully, with a bit of luck you may even spot a leopard. In the afternoon you enjoy another boat safari. During this 3-hour trip upstream on the Victoria Nile to the foot of the falls, you pass breathtaking scenery and lots of crocodiles, hippos, buffalo, waterbirds, monkeys and other animals that come down to the Nile to cool off from the heat. You can also buy a cold drink on board your boat (optional). The boat drops you near the waterfall at the starting point of your hike (1–1.5 hours) to the top of the falls. Let the breathtaking view from above enchant you. Optional activity: hot-air balloon flight Discover Murchison Falls National Park from above! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile, Lake Albert, the great Murchison Falls and, of course, the wildlife. The flight takes place early in the morning so that you can see the sunrise over the park. Afterwards you enjoy a champagne bush breakfast. Surcharge: € 380 per person.

In the morning you cover the last stretch to Entebbe. Your tour guide will drop you off at the airport in good time for your international flight. You begin your journey home with many memories. UGANDA'S NORTH AND EAST.