Top Things to Do in a 10 Days trip to Uganda
Below we take you through the Top Things you can do
on a 10days trip in Uganda. The destinations
and what you can do on these planned days in Uganda day by day. Whether
you are on a self drive car rental in uganda trip or probably on a guided Tour. This is
absolutely possible in Uganda and either way will provide an inspirational
journey.
The
Kampala city tour on day One
Crazy is the right word, but have you thought that
you can turn the crazy part of it as an adventure experience. Driving in Kampala
is something for the experienced and the most patient. Kindly never attempt to
drive in Kampala if you don’t have the above. Other road users are crazy
drivers and its survival for the fittest, however driving and touring Kampala
is something you must do on day one but as well can opt for the last day. The
kasubi tombs, the Uganda museum, the Bahai temple and the Namugongo Shrine are
some of the highlights you never want to miss out. If you are a night goer, The
kampala night life is something you would like to try. Gatomato in bugolobi,
Bubbles and cassablanca are some of the hangouts you would love to try out.
The
Journey to Murchison falls National Park on Day 2
5 hours of Non-stop drive should be good to get you
closer to the banks of the River nile where you would opt to cross with the
ferry. However there is much more on the way than just driving. How about
taking it slow to enjoy the drive and countryside. The ziwa Rhino sanctuary is
something you would need to add to your adventure. This 70 acres of Land
situated in nakasongola just close to River kafu is an ideal place for a stop
and do something extra. After an interesting drive through the lush green
vegetation and the exciting villages, opt to take a Rhino trekking activity in
the sanctuary. It involves walking through the short bushy and thorny Acacia
trees wondered in bird calling sounds that takes you close to the white Rhinos
with a Ranger guide. It has always been an awesome experience for many travelers
enroute Murchison. Through masindi the road should bring you to the southern
gate of murchison. If you have some time, consider visiting the Top of the
falls for a great sightseeing tour before you head to the lodge for your accommodation.
Discover
the Wilderness experience of Murchison Falls on Day 3
Its always a bright day, A day full packed with
adventure activities. An Early game drive is something you could always expect
to be the best. Murchison falls is the biggest game reserve in Uganda and
bisected by the longest river in the world. The Afternoon boat cruise is
something you can always do after the morning game drive. Spice up the
experience by hiking to the Top of the falls and be picked up at the Top for
your accommodation. Nothing beats the experience of a sight at the strongest
waterfall in the world. A 50m wide river banging and falling 45m in a 6m wide
gorge, It is definitely incredible.
Transfer
to The Primate capital of the world on day 4.
It is definitely the primate capital of the world
and yes its absolutely interesting. The drive from Murchison is something you
will need to know and get ready for. Its quiet a bumpy road and should take you
about 7 to 9 hours depending on your nature and speed of driving. The local
rural life is something you can expect on this day. Arriving in the afternoon to your lodge for a
relax or you could opt for a crater lake walk or a fortportal town walk as a
colonial town and yes the most cleanest town in Uganda.
The
Chimpanzee trekking or habituation on day 5
A must do if you’re in the vicinity of kibale forest
national park. We do share 98.8% DNA with the chimpanzees and yes being up-close
and personal is something you would definitely love to do. This can be done in
the morning and afternoon for the trekking with maximum one hour with the
chimpanzees. You could opt to do a habituation experience that involves
spending a whole day with the chimpanzees from as early as 6am. Whichever your budget
and option, consider having a memorable experience.
Crater
lake walk, Bigodi swamp walk and transfer to Queen Elizabeth N.P
The bigodi swamp walk a commuonity based eco-tourism
site is something you don’t want to miss out in Bigodi. Over 13types of primates
and a considerable number of birds is something you should do in bigodi. The
crater lake walk from the bottom of the hills that takes you the highest point
of the area with great views of the mountain Rwenzori ranges and the forest
viewed from above coupled with the scenic views as you descend to the hills.
You could later transfer to Queen Elizabeth and yes on a self drive safari, its
absolutely eye catching. Depending on your time of arrival, you could also find
time for an evening game drive through the kasenyi plains.
The
Wonders of Queen Elizabeth National Park on Day 7
The cat family. The lions and the leopards are the
eye catching attractions in this part of the park. Where you find the predators
there are preys and so yes, a wide variety of wildlife in this park is
something you could lookout in this bio-diversity park. The afternoon launch
cruise on the Kazinga channel is something you would never want to miss out.
This is done at the Mweya peninsula.
Through
Ishasha for the Tree climbing lions on day 8
Through the ishasha sector you would opt to search
for the tree climbing lions hitching in the Fig trees under the huge canopy
leaves. Photographers will definitely find a treasure in photographing these
lazily sleeping predators of ishasha. The route should also lead you through
the rural life till the home for the mountain Gorillas of Bwindi.
The
ultimate Gorilla tracking experience.
Getting up-close and personal with the great apes of
Uganda is a lifetime experience. Only 800 are left in the world and yes half of
these can be found in Bwindi impenetrable National Park of Uganda. Through the
jungles of the rainforest with a ranger guide, you will be able to get to the
gorillas on time, and after an hour of an encounter should be an awesome
experience and off the bucket list. An activity that ranks Number one MUST DO
in Uganda’s adventure.
A
scenic transfer back to Kampala on day 10.
Through the rolling and terraced hills of kabale and
kigezi highlands the journey today should lead you back to Kampala. Its is quite
a long drive from Bwindi to kampala estimated at 500kms and yes a lunch stop
break can be had in mbarara town. The Equator line along along the way is
something interesting to see. Spectate at the water outflows 5m-south and 5m-north
of the main equator line.
Whether your on a self drive car rental in Uganda or
preferably on a guided tour in Uganda, either way the 10 days trip is one of a
kind to highlight the best that Uganda has to offer.
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