7 Days Small Group Adventure Holiday

7 Days Small Group Adventure Holiday

Starting off with a tour of East Africa’s adventure capital – Jinja, to see a number of falls & visit the source of the Nile (World’s second longest river). This will be your chance to engage in one of the adrenaline activities like white water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horseback riding and more.

You will travel to south western Uganda, to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through a rich green countryside of fort-portal town with views of the Rwenzori mountains. This park will give you a chance to view some of its amazing attractions like the Kazinga channel, crater lakes, Kyambura gorge, Ishasha tree climbing lions and a lot more.

Later move on to the southern part of Uganda to Bwindi, and spend a night at one of those eco lodges situated amidst the Jungles. After that, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe passing by the Equator line, one of the nice spots for your souvenir shopping and relaxation.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pickup to Kampala

Pass By: Airport Transfer Entebbe, Kampala Uganda
Our driver/guide will be at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight and transfer to Kampala.


Meals included:
• Dinner: Depending on your time of arrival, we organize additional meals at your accommodation facility
Accommodation included: Adonai Guest House

Day 2: Rafting in Jinja

Stop At: Jinja Farmers Market, Plot 3 Dauncey Road, Jinja Uganda
Today you will go Rafting on the Nile and see a number of falls, also tour Jinja town depending on the time available. In the evening you will be transferred back to Kampala for your overnight stay.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Adonai Guest House

Day 3: Drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, 410 kilometers from Kampala, Kasese Uganda
After breakfast, you drive for about 5 hours with a stop for lunch in the cozy town Fort Portal then later continue to Queen Elizabeth park. This is Uganda’s second largest park and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park has prolific game, including Gazelle, Uganda Kob, Warthog and Waterbuck; Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared for huge numbers of Hippo and Elephant, and keep your eyes peeled for a Leopard lazing in the sunshine. Watch wildlife at the waterhole from your own private verandah and fall asleep to the roaring of Lions on the distant savannah. This truly is Africa!
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Lodge

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, 410 kilometers from Kampala, Kasese Uganda
After an early breakfast, you go for an early morning long game drive at 6.30 a.m. in time to see the sunrise. You will search for all the wildlife in the park including Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Waterbucks, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel for about 3 hours. Alot of hippos can be seen in the water plus a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole. Expect to also see crocodiles, elephants bathing and number of rare birds. You will be transfered back to your lodge after the boat trip.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Lodge

Day 5: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest

Stop At: Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda
Today you drive to Bwindi in the south-western part of Uganda; close to the borders with Rwanda and Congo. You cross the Kigezi highlands one of the most beautiful parts of the country with a stop-over for Lunch. You will see a great country-side, bamboo forests and have great views over the Virunga Mountains.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Bunyonyi Overland Camp

Day 6: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Stop At: Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda
Early morning after breakfast, get ready for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare Mountain Gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The Gorillas you will track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the Gorillas habitat. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. The time taken Gorilla trekking can be as little as 2 hours to as much as 7 hours before one returns! Once the Gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a Mountain Gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own Gorillas in the Mist. In the Evening visit the community and interact with thee local people.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Bunyonyi Overland Camp

Day 7: Drive back to Kampala

Stop At: Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda
After breakfast, you continue your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport). Of course, you stop at the equator, the best place for your souvenir shopping. Your tourist driver/guide will bring you to your accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe or to Entebbe Airport (this is only possible if your flight leaves at mid-night or later).
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast & Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.