9-Day Water Rafting, Chimp Trekking & Wildlife Safari
Embark on the Ultimate Adventure
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our 9-Day Water Rafting and Chimp Trekking adventure. This unique package combines the excitement of navigating through stunning rivers with the incredible opportunity to trek through lush forests and encounter the playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this trip promises to bring you face-to-face with some of the world’s most captivating wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore Diverse Ecosystems
As you journey through this remarkable landscape, you will navigate diverse ecosystems. The water rafting experience takes you along exhilarating rapids surrounded by scenic views that change from tranquil greenery to rugged terrain. On the chimp trekking leg of your adventure, guided treks will lead you through dense forest trails where you will witness the daily activities of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. You’ll gain insights into their behaviors while enjoying the lush environment that serves as their home.
Why Choose Our 9-Day Package?
Our 9-Day Water Rafting and Chimp Trekking adventure is not just a trip; it’s a holistic experience that reconnects you with nature. With expert guides ensuring your safety and enhancing your understanding of the environment, you will be able to immerse yourself fully in this extraordinary ecosystem. This package includes all necessary equipment for rafting, accommodation, and meals, making your journey not only exciting but also hassle-free.
Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a first-time explorer, this trip is tailored for individuals and families eager to learn, explore, and create lasting memories.
Included/Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Tour Plan
- This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
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This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
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Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
After breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, your driver-guide will brief you on the week ahead before you travel west to Mabamba Swamp. Here you’ll board a small boat and glide through papyrus mats in search of the legendary shoebill. Following your swamp excursion, pause at the elegant Gaddafi National Mosque for a rooftop panorama over Kampala. In the afternoon, set off on a scenic three-hour drive to Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. Overnight at 2 Friends Hotel (or similar).
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Rise early for breakfast and a short transfer to the Bujagali rapids, where you’ll embark on either a half-day or full-day white-water rafting adventure. Navigate thrilling Grade II–V currents—rapids like “The Alien” and “Oblivion”—with occasional calm pools for photo stops. A riverside barbecue lunch breaks up the action. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel to relax, review photos, and swap stories around the campfire. Overnight at 2 Friends Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Begin with breakfast at your Jinja hotel, then visit the historic Source of the Nile monument and jetty. From there, drive east into the foothills of Mount Elgon, arriving at Sipi River Lodge by midday. After lunch, enjoy a guided nature walk to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the three tiers of Sipi Falls. Watch the sun dip below the escarpment while sipping sundowner cocktails on the cliff-top terrace. Overnight at Sipi River Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Fuel up with breakfast before descending by abseil down the upper fall, then test your skills on natural cliff-face rock-climbing routes. A picnic lunch beside the roaring water restores your energy, after which you’ll tour a local coffee estate. Learn each step of bean-to-cup processing, then sample freshly roasted brews. Conclude the day with an optional village walk, mingling with Sipi’s farming community before overnighting once more at Sipi River Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
After an early breakfast, depart northward toward Moroto, enjoying sweeping savannah views en route. Arrive at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp in time for lunch served beneath acacia trees. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Karamojong culture: visit a Manyatta homestead, try your hand at bead-making, help prepare traditional dishes, and learn tribal dances. Choose to spend the night in a thatched village hut for an authentic rural experience, joined by campfire storytelling with local elders. Overnight at Kara Tunga or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Moroto (Karamoja)
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast at camp precedes a four-hour drive through the Karamoja plains toward Kidepo Valley National Park. Upon arrival at Kidepo Savannah Lodge, settle in and enjoy lunch overlooking Morungole Mountain. Later, take an optional sundowner drive into the Narus Valley. As twilight falls, dine under the stars at the lodge’s open-air restaurant. Overnight at Kidepo Savanah Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Experience a pre-dawn game drive for prime sightings of lions, cheetahs, and buffalo herds returning to their daytime grazing grounds. Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch and brief rest before embarking on a cultural trail with Karamojong guides. Learn ancient hunting techniques, visit a village school, then continue your wildlife sightings with a second, late-afternoon game drive. Enjoy cocktails at sunset before another peaceful night at Kidepo Savannah Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Rise before dawn for one last game drive in search of leopards and hyenas. After breakfast at the lodge, journey southwest toward Gulu, stopping at roadside eateries for lunch. In Gulu, tour the Pece War Memorial before checking in at Churchill Courts Hotel. Sample northern Ugandan specialties—such as Luwombo chicken—at dinner before turning in for the night. Overnight at Churchill Courts or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Gulu (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
On your final morning, head into Budongo Forest for a guided chimpanzee trek, listening for hoots and cracking branches. Mid-morning, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda’s wild white rhinos on foot. After a picnic lunch among the grasslands, set off on the four-hour return drive to Kampala or Entebbe, where your guide will escort you to your hotel or the airport, completing your nine-day Ugandan odyssey.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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