5 Days Big five Tour to Uganda

A safari in Uganda offers travelers the opportunity to discover a land of pristine natural beauty. Described as “the Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda offers some of Africa’s finest geographical and natural beauty, making it a tourist haven.

Home to the greatest concentration of primates on the planet (including half the world’s mountain gorilla population), the source of the mighty River Nile and magnificent all year snow-capped peaks on Rwenzori Mountain, Uganda is an adventure enthusiasts’ paradise. Bird-watchers and big 5 animal lovers alike agree, this country is a true African gem waiting to be discorved
Our Best Uganda Safari Tours
Here are our top picks of safaris through Uganda, that cover the very best that this amazing country has to offer. All completely customizable to your needs of course!

Five days big five tour to Uganda

ITINERARY

Day 1: Drive to Gulu-Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The journey will start very early in the morning from Kampala/Entebbe. On your way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary which is now a home for the White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda, later have lunch and continue your way to Gulu. A long the way you will see the Karuma Falls.

Day 2: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast you shall drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. The Park lies in the rugged, semi arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. It has a large population of big game and boasts of over 77 mammal species almost 500 bird species. Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but is the most magnificent and ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses.
In the late afternoon, you will have a game drive.

Day 3: Game Drive and Nature Walk-Hot springs
After breakfast, you will start your game drive. Kidepo National Park is home to elephants, zebras, giraffes, huge herds of buffalo, warthog, duiker, Jackson’s Hartebeest, lions, leopards, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The Game drive will lead you to the Narus Valley where you will have a nature walk to the Hot springs.

Day 4: Game Drive and Community/Cultural Visits
After an early morning breakfast, embark on a morning game drive that will take you through the Narus Valley which will also enable you to be in full sight of varieties of birds as well. In the evening you will drive to a nearby village where you will spend time with the Karamajong people and have an insight into their way of life. The Karamajong are traditionally cattle raiders and hunters. However, through community conservation education, their lifestyle is gradually changing and most of them do know the value of conservation of the park.

Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
After your breakfast you will drive to Kampala arriving in the evening.