Are there any flights on this trip?

No. Every transfer is by road in a private safari vehicle, so you watch the country change from the Nile in the north to the hills of the southwest.

Who runs the cultural performances?

They are arranged in advance with local cultural groups and community hosts, who are fairly paid. Access to royal, cultural and community sites depends on local arrangements on the day.

Times are a guide. Your driver-guide adjusts them for road conditions, park access, weather, your pace and activity times. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Red Chilli Rest Camp in Murchison Falls, Kalitusi Nature Resort in Fort Portal, Tembo Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth and Eagles' Nest Camp at Lake Mburo, or similar, plus a final night in Kampala.

How does the price change with group size?

The price per person falls as your group grows: £2,090 for one traveller, £1,500 each for two, £1,315 each for three, £1,238 each for four and £1,160 each for five.

9-Day Great Uganda Road Safari with Cultural Experiences

Starting Price

£1,160/ person

About this expedition

The Great Uganda, stretched to nine days and woven through with culture. Travelling by road in a private safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide, you track rhinos at Ziwa, watch the Nile at Murchison Falls, explore Tooro Kingdom heritage around Fort Portal, cruise the Kazinga Channel, meet the salt miners of Lake Katwe and finish in the Ankole country around Lake Mburo. Along the way, pre-arranged, community-led performances, storytelling and food bring each region to life, from drummers and dancers at Murchison to Tooro music in Fort Portal and a Signature Ugandan Cultural Night by Lake Mburo. The last day is yours for Kampala's crafts and culture before your flight.

What's Included

Park and site entry fees
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo
Boat cruises on the Nile, Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo
Nyinamwiru Caves and Tooro King's Palace visits
Lake Katwe salt mining community visit
Pre-arranged cultural performances and storytelling

The Journey Path

Rhino tracking, the Nile and the roar of Murchison Falls on your first day. • 6:30 AM Pick-up from your hotel or home in Kampala • 10:30 AM Guided rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, learning about rhino conservation and the sanctuary's work • 12:30 PM Lunch at Kabalega Resort Hotel or similar • 2:00 PM Continue to Murchison Falls National Park • 4:30 PM Top of Murchison Falls: views, photographs and how the Nile is squeezed through the gorge • 5:30 PM Check in at Red Chilli Rest Camp or similar • 7:00 PM Dinner and a campfire evening, with a welcome performance of drumming, dance and storytelling where it can be arranged Overnight: Murchison Falls Meals: Lunch, dinner

Where You'll Stay

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nestled on the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this eco-lodge offers comfortable rooms, breathtaking rainforest views, and the perfect base for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures.

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Wake up to sweeping savannah views and the sounds of wildlife nearby. This lodge combines comfort, local hospitality, and easy access to game drives and boat safaris.

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No. Every transfer is by road in a private safari vehicle, so you watch the country change from the Nile in the north to the hills of the southwest.

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