TOUR PACKAGES

We mostly organize tours based on our clients' needs and /or requests nevertheless we have Special Tour Packages that we have developed over the years. Here below is a sample of our special tours itinerary:

• Please note:
  Booking can be done at short notice.
• Cost will be based on the duration of the safari/event. For a cost enquiry email marketing@nilesafaris.com or visit our contact page to send us an enquiry using our online form.
• There is no obligation to purchase the whole event / itinerary. Purchases can be made depending on individual interests and needs
• For events that we do not have entire control, we will make arrangements to get you the best available services and again feel free to contact us beforehand with your special requests or needs.

Day 1: Kampala – Source of the Nile
--0900hrs depart from your hotel in Kampala to Eastern Uganda.
--Stop over at local handcraft stall in Mukono town then at Namawojolo fruit market.
--Drive through Mabira tropical forest, where several forest birds and some primates can easily be seen. Watch out for Colubus monkeys and birds. In this area we travel through the tea estates, sugar plantations, coffee banana shambas; and other mixed farming activities.
--Arrive at the famous Owen Falls Dam after about 90 minutes. Owen Fall Dam was built in 1954 on the River Nile (the second longest river in the world and the longest in Africa). We proceed through Jinja town and to Masese fishing village.
--We proceed to Ripon Falls. Here at Ripon Falls, you are standing at the very spot where John Speke became the first European to correctly identify the geological grail.
--Lunch out in one of the restaurants in the nearby Jinja town.
-- Spend the afternoon touring at Bujagali Falls where several rapids are situated close together. A very good place to take quiet walks and later on relax in one of the quiet spots.
-- Later in the evening, return to your hotel in Kampala.

Event Name: WHITE WATER RAFTING ON RIVER NILE
Event code: NSL I I
Duration: 1 Day-trip

Day 1 Kampala – white water rafting
--7:300hrs depart from your hotel in Kampala to Eastern Uganda.
-- At Bujagali Falls set for the undoubtedly ultimate adventure. Later on, race down the roar of the mighty rapids of the River Nile all day long.
--take a break from the waters for a picnic lunch on the Nile banks.
--Later that evening, return to your hotel in Kampala.

Event Name: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL III
Duration: 3 Days, 2 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Murchison Falls (Paraa Safari Lodge)
--7:30hrs meet at respective accommodation facilities. Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle and Masindi Town to Murchison Falls National Park.
--Stop over for lunch en-route to Murchison Falls National Park.
--Arrive in time to cross the swim bar pool (until 1645hrs) where you will enjoy the sunset as you drive to the lodge.
--Enjoy the superb comfort and services (dinner and overnight) at Paraa Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Murchison Falls
--Early morning game drive via the Nyamsika Plateau, marvel at elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, hartebeests and many more wild animals.
--After lunch, proceed for a boat trip on placid Victoria Nile upstream to the base of the falls, en route you will see hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and a wide variety of birds like the rare Shoebill stork.
--The boat stops just a couple of meters from the “Devils Cauldron.” Take pictures of the photogenic and majestic Murchison Falls.
-- Return to the Paara Safari lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 3: Paraa Safari Lodge – Kampala
--Take an early breakfast and then proceed to the top of the falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 6-meter canyon, dropping 40meter with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow and a plume of spray. A lovely and beautiful site described by many as the best thing that ever happened to The Nile.
--After a picnic lunch, return to Kampala arriving late evening.

Event Name: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL IV
Duration: 3 Days, 2 nights

Please note: You have an accommodation choice of Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Lodge You can try each for a night. They all have excellent and recommendable services. Or you can try the budget traveler’s choice at the Institute of Technology Youth Hostel

Day 1 Kampala – Mweya Safari Lodge
--07:30hrs: Meet at respective accommodation facilities.Then we drive to Western Uganda, with a stopover at the Equator line for photos. We then proceed through volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--Stop for lunch in Mbarara town which is the largest town in Western Uganda. They have many local and exotic dishes on offer.
-- Proceed with the trip and along the way as we drive slowly, catch a nice view of gorgeous Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains.
-- En route to Mweya Safari Lodge proceed for a trip that passes through possibly, the highest hippo concentration in Africa.Many other wild animals can be seen drinking at the water’s edge.
-- Dine and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge which is beautifully situated on a bluff overlooking the renowned Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
-- Early game drive with a magnificent view of the sunrise, the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop provides excellent scene. Expect to see lions, leopards, and elephants, defassa waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topis (these are bigger than the normal antelopes) and bushbucks. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of the grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps lakes and volcanic craters is a home to an incredible abundance of wildlife.
--After a late breakfast, proceed to boat cruising on Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--After lunch at Mweya Safaris lodge proceed for an evening game drive. The two game drives and boat cruising in a single day are memorable method of discovering a vast array of Uganda Wildlife.

Day 3: Mweya Safari Lodge - Maramagambo Forest - Kampala
-- Early morning depart to Maramagambo Forest which is large and fairly thick with many different plant species and trees. 'Maramagambo" locally means "out of words," the forest will definitely leave you awed with it captivating features including the lakes and animals. Visitors can walk through the tropical forest and catch a glimpse of primates, including chimpanzees.
--Visit the bat caves and the “Blue Lake” This lake has attractively "blue water" like the name suggests. It is the only one of it's and only seen here in Maramagambo Forest.
--Early afternoon drive onward to Kampala with a stop over in one of the towns for lunch and arrive in Kampala early that evening.

Event Name: Lake Mburo / QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL V
Duration: 3 Days, 2 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Mburo National Park
--08:30hrs: depart from your hotel in Kampala to Western Uganda with stopovers at the Drum Makers Market for a look at the local crafts, fruit market and the Equator line for photos.
--In the early afternoon arrive at Lake Mburo National Park and have a picnic lunch in quiet park grounds while you marvel at the animals and birds within range.
--Game drive for the rest of the Afternoon, expect to see zebras, topis (this type of antelopes is bigger than the normal ones), water hogs, elephants, waterbucks and many more
--Overnight at Lake Mburo where they have recommendable lodging facilities and besides, big towns with excellent lodging and dinning facilities are not far away.

Day 3: Mweya – Kampala
--Early game drive with a magnificent view of the sunrise, the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop provide excellent scene. Expect to see lions, leopards, and elephants, defassa waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topis (this type of antelopes is bigger than the normal ones) and bushbucks. Return to your hotel for a late breakfast prepared especially for you.
--Drive to Mbarara and stop over for lunch.
--Afternoon drive back to Kampala.

Event Name: QUEEN ELIZABETH – KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL VI
Duration: 4 Days, 3 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Mweya Safari Lodge
--Depart from Kampala and stopover for lunch in Mbarara town on your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--Evening game drive on your way to Mweya Safari Lodge.
--Dine and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
--Early game drive with a magnificent view of the sunrise, the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop provide excellent scene. Expect to see lions, leopards, and elephants, defassa waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topis (this type of antelopes is bigger than the normal ones) and bushbucks. Return to your hotel for a late breakfast prepared especially for you.
--After breakfast, take a boat ride on Kazinga Channel which offers offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--After lunch at the Mweya Safari lodge, proceed for evening game drive that will surely excite you with lots of sights and views.
--Dine and overnight at Hotel Margherita.

Day 3: Kasese – Kibale Forest National Park
--Early game drive to Kibale Forest National Park for chimp tracking. Spend the entire morning in Kibale forest, marvel at the birds, chimps and the cheeky-playful monkeys.
--Picnic lunch in Kibale Forest before an afternoon drive to Fort Portal town for an overnight stay.

Event Name: BWINDI GORILLA TRACKING
Event code: NSL VII
Duration: 3 Days, 2 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Buhoma
--Early morning drive to South-Western Uganda with stopovers for snacks along the way. Arrive in Kabale for late lunch.
--Evening in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for forest walking and bird viewing, etc.
--Dine and overnight at Buhoma.

Day 3: Bwindi – Kampala
--Depart from your camp to Kampala with stopovers for lunch and snacks along the.

Event Name: GORILLA TRACKING – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL VIII
Duration: 6 Days, 5nights

Day 1 Kampala – Kabale
--Meet at respective hotels in Kampala. Then we drive towards Western Uganda and stop over for lunch in Mbarara town.
--Evening and overnight at White Horse Regency in Kabale town.

Day 2: Kabale – Buhoma (Bwindi)
--After breakfast visit Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake (in some parts) in Africa. It is a unique lake with 29 islands and over 200 bird species.
--After lunch proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma) for forest trekking, birding, game viewing, etc.
--Overnight in Buhoma.

Day 3: Buhoma – Gorilla tracking
--Gorilla Tracking the entire day .
--In the evening return at Buhoma for overnight stay.

Day 4: Buhoma – Mweya Lodge
--After breakfast drive slowly to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--En route game viewing to Mweya Lodge for overnight stay.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park at Mweya Safari Lodge
--Early morning game drive.
--After breakfast proceed for a boat cruise on the popular Kazinga Channel which offers offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--Spend the rest of the evening game viewing in the enormous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--Dine and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 6: Mweya Lodge – Kampala
--After breakfast en route game drive to Mbarara where we will stop over for lunch.
--Evening back at your hotel in Kampala.

Event Name: KIBALE FOREST – QUEEN ELIZABETH –GORILLA TRACKING (BWINDI)
Event code: NSL IX
Duration: 7 Days, 6nights

Day 1 Kampala – Kibale
--Meet in Kampala, transfer to Fort Portal, which nestles in the shadow of the fabled “ Mountains of the moon” Mt. Rwenzori.
--Afternoon visit to Bigodi swamp (home of the Great Blue Turacos) in Kibale Forest National Park, marvel at small mammals, birds and primates. Highlights are finding the rare Columbus Monkey, the sitatunga and Great Blue Turacos.
--Dine and overnight at Kibale Tented Camp.

Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park
--Full day search of chimpanzees and 10 other primates including I’hoestes, red Colubus monkeys, blue, red tailed and Gray magabeys (types of monkeys). The guide will provide detailed explanation on primates, forest flora and fauna. The walk is both informative and enjoyable.
--Relax and learn while on a picnic lunch in the forest.
--Dine and overnight stay at CVK Guest House.

Day 3: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
--Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the scenic Rwenzori Mountain ranges for most of the journey.
--Game drive on the way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, be rewarded with sight of lions, antelopes, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, etc.
--After a buffet lunch, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many other animals may be seen drinking at water edges. The launch offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 500 resident species.
--Dine and stay overnight at either Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
--Early morning Game drive.
--Breakfast, leisure morning and lunch at Mweya Lodge.
--Afternoon Game drive with plenty to offer from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--Dine and stay overnight at either Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi
? Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa”, known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi.
? Dinner and overnight at Kitandara tented camp.

Day 6: Gorilla Tracking
--Early morning entry into the Gorilla Sanctuary with a spectacular rainforest, which offers a dramatic steep forested landscape, crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals include the endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys, Colubus monkeys, baboons, several bird species, etc.
--Dine and stay overnight at Kitandara.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Kampala
--Breakfast and leisurely drive back to Kampala.
--Several stopovers along the way for snacks, local crafts and lunch in Mbarara town.
--Return to your hotel later in the evening.

Event Name: LAKE MBURO - LAKE BUNYONYI - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL X
Duration: 5 Days, 4 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Mburo National Park
--08:30hrs: depart from your hotel in Kampala to Western Uganda with stopovers at the Drum Makers Market for a look at the local crafts, fruit market and the Equator line for photographs. This trip takes you through Masaka and Lyantonde towns.
--Arrive at the park for game viewing and later on take a break for a picnic lunch in the park.
--Game drive the rest of the day and evening
--Dine and stay overnight in the Lake Mburo National Park or it's vicinity.

Day 2: Lake Mburo – Kabale - Lake Bunyonyi
--After breakfast drive to Lake Bunyonyi for an early lunch.
--Afternoon on Lake Bunyonyi for boat ride. Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake (in some parts) in Africa. It is a unique lake with 29 islands and over 200 bird species.
--Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Kabale – Mweya Lodge
--Early breakfast; proceed to the Kabale countryside through Ishasha sector to view the climbing Lions.
--Afternoon drive to Mweya Safari Lodge with picnic lunch and game viewing along the way.
--Dine and stay overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Mweya Lodge
--Breakfast at leisure.
--Boat cruising on the popular Kazinga Channel which offers offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge.
--Spend the rest of the afternoon game driving.
--Dine and stay overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 5: Mweya – Kampala
--Breakfast then proceed with stopovers along the way for snacks and beautiful local crafts and Mbarara town for lunch before returning to Kampala.

Event Name: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON (RWENZORI)
Event code: NSL XI
Duration: 9 Days, 8 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Kasese
--08:30hrs: check out of your Kampala hotel and depart for Western Uganda
--Stopover at Regency Hotel in Mbarara for refreshments and lunch.
--Dine and stay overnight in Kasese town at Hotel Margherita.

Day 2: Kasese – Rwenzori
--After breakfast, guide will have purchased all necessary items for the hike in Rwenzori mountains ("Mountains of the Moon").
--Proceed to Ibanda, the foot of Rwenzori Mountains; your porter and guide are introduced to you. Proceed to the first hut (Nyabitaba) for an overnight stay.

--Day 2 – 8 in the Rwenzori, and on the 8th day you are collected from Ibanda and taken to Kasese to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Kasese - Kampala
--Breakfast at leisure.
--Afternoon leisurely drive back to Kampala with stopovers for items of interest.

Event Name: MURCHISON FALLS – KIBALE FOREST - QUEEN ELIZABETH
Event code: NSL XII
Duration: 7 Days, 6 nights

Day 1 Kampala – Paraa Safari Lodge
--Begin drive through the famous Luwero Triangle then through Masindi town to Murchison Falls National Park.
--Picnic lunch at the spectacular site on top of the falls while viewing the River Nile's beauty below.
--Dine and stay overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park
--After breakfast cross the placid Victoria Nile to the northern bank, to spot the spectacular flora and fauna.
--After a packed picnic lunch go for a boat trip upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls. Enjoy your sunset as you return to your lodge.
--Dine and stay overnight at Paraa Safari lodge.

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kibale forest National Park
--All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through the countryside filled with traditional homesteads and farms.
--Lunch in Fort Portal town. Fort Portal town rests in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon".
--Dine and stay overnight at Kibale Forest (tents or lodge).

Day 4: Kibale Forest National park
--Full day search of Chimpanzees and 10 other primates including I’hoestes, red Colubus monkeys, blue, red tailed and gray magabeys (types of monkeys). The guide will provide detailed explanation on primate forest flora and fauna as you enjoy your picnic lunch.
--Dine and stay overnight at Kibale Forest (tents or lodge).

Day 5: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
--Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the scenic Rwenzori Mountain ranges for most of the journey.
--Game drive on the way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, be rewarded with sight of lions, antelopes, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, etc.
--After a buffet lunch, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many other animals may be seen drinking at water edges. The launch offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
--The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 500 resident species.
--Dine and stay overnight at either Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
--Early morning game drive filled with lots of game viewing. Queen Elizabeth national Park being being the second largest National park in Uganda, has a lot to offer.
--Break fast / lunch at leisure.
--Evening game drive.
--Dine and stay overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 7: Mweya – Maramagambo forest – Kampala
--Early morning departure to Maramagambo Forest which is large and fairly thick with many different plant species and trees. 'Maramagambo" locally means "out of words," the forest will definitely leave you awed with it captivating features including the lakes and animals. Visitors can walk through the tropical forest and catch a glimpse of primates, including chimpanzees.
--Visit the bat caves and the “Blue Lake” This lake has attractively "blue water" like the name suggests. It is the only one of it's and only seen here in Maramagambo Forest.
--Drive onward to Kampala with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch, arriving early in the evening.

Event Name: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Event code: NSL XIII
Duration: 3 Days, 2 nights
(By a private chartered plane)

Day 1 Kampala – Kidepo
--You are met at Entebbe Airport and transferred to Kidepo Valley National Park by a light aircraft.
--Evening game drive. Expect to catch a glimpse of the worlds tallest animals, the giraffes, the elephants, etc. the climate and vegetation is different and little bit dry.
Stay overnight at Apoka Rest Camp.

Day2: Kidepo-Entebbe
--Game drive, and visit the Karamojong tribe in the afternoon. The Karamojong tribe are well known for their unique and interesting cultural behavior.
--Overnight stay at Apoka Rest Camp.

Day 3: Kidepo-Entebbe
--Might have some time to do more game viewing before being transferred from this region to Entebbe National Airport.

Event Name: FISHING ON LAKE VICTORIA
Event code: NSL XIV
Duration: 1-Day trip

Kampala –Lake Victoria
Try out fishing on the world's second largest lake and largest in Africa. Lake Victoria has a large number of fish species and most famous are the Nile Perch which are very huge. Here you will have an opportunity to break the current record of the largest fish caught at 95kg. Lake Victoria offers excellent opportunities for good and huge catches on the many rocky islands.

Usually we supplement fishing with a boat cruise on this marvelous lake with a chance to view the birds, the Sesse Islands, and marvel at the different activities by the locals.

Event Name: KAMPALA - NGAMBA  ISLAND
Event code: NSL XV
Duration: 1-Day trip

Sail to Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary. Arrive at the Chimp Sanctuary to see some 33 Chimpanzee orphans being fed (more chimps are added from time to time).

While there you can study hundreds of birds such as the huge fish eagle, the king fisher and the scoops owl. Ngamba Island is also well known for it's giant monitor lizards and otter families.