SAFARI INFORMATION
- Safari Series: Adventure
- Countries Visited: Uganda
- From (per person): $6,678
- Days: 10
Testimonials
Uganda Active Safari
Our action packed Uganda Active Safari will see you rafting, hiking, tracking, riding and canoeing your way across Uganda, without stinting on comfort. You will enjoy the pick of Uganda's adventure activities, and the cream of its lodges, across some of its most beautiful wilderness areas including the River Nile at Jinja, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga and Bwindi.
Safari Highlights
- Track mountain gorillas
- Go on night game drives in Lake Mburo, with the chance to sight leopard and some of Africa’s 'Small 5' by spotlight
- View game on horseback – an experience so far different from game driving in a vehicle, it will blow your mind
- Go white water rafting on the River Nile in Jinja
- Spend a night at the magical Wildwaters Lodge, located between two rapids of the Nile
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Mihingo Lodge
Located on a ‘kopje’ (rocky outcrop) to the east of Lake Mburo National Park, Mihingo Lodge is one of Uganda’s premier accommodations and one that boasts over ten different things to do in and around the park.
Varied Activities
Visitors staying at the lodge have the choice of experiencing the park’s wildlife on a horseback safari, a walking safari, a boat trip, or a day or night game drive.
For those looking for a slower pace, a relaxing massage or a game of tennis are possible from the lodge. The many decks offer rewarding game viewing without guests having to travel anywhere at all.
A Stunning Package
The individually designed cottages are strung out across the kopje and offer different views over the nearby waterhole and the plains of the national park. This, combined with the fine dining, infinity pool and personal service make Mihingo Lodge a must-stay location on your Uganda safari.
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Wildwaters Lodge
Rumoured to have had creative input during its construction from British actress Joanna Lumley, Wildwaters Lodge is one of the more luxurious places to stay along the River Nile in Jinja. Boasting some of the largest hotel rooms in Uganda, the lodge also spoils its guests with full spa facilities, a yoga deck, a coffee house and a fresh juice bar.
Stunning Surroundings
Located on a granite outcrop between two rapids of the Nile, the lodge also has a natural rock pool that has been worn through the ages by the force of the water. Each room is located in riverine forest and affords complete privacy, with stunning views of the river below. Elevated wooden walkways criss-cross the entire island, leading to secluded areas along the banks and linking up the rooms with the main lodge.
Activities & Attractions
The lodge is at the heart of the Wildwaters Reserve, a group of mid-stream islands on the Nile. The area is a sanctuary for otters, Nile monitor lizards and a dazzling array of bird species. It’s also an ideal base from which to enjoy the wilder and woollier activities that this part of Uganda is famous for – white water rafting, bungee, horseback safaris and all terrain vehicle safaris.
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
This lodge truly lives up to its name in terms of exclusivity, furnishings and fittings, its spa, rooms, service and food. Perched on the Nteko Ridge, which is part of the Kigezi Highlands in south western Uganda, the lodge is in the southern part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Warm, Plush SurroundingsEach of the beautifully appointed stone cottages has its own verandah and a fireplace for the frequently chilly nights you will encounter here, and the main lounge offers plush furnishing and individually commissioned works of art by Ugandan artists. The dining room and lounge offer an attractive setting in which to unwind and discuss the day’s activities with fellow travellers.
Attractions & Activities
From Clouds, clients can track the Nkuringo, Nshongi or Mishaya gorilla families, and for days when a more relaxed pace is preferred, walks to the local villages are available. Bwindi is part of the Albertine Rift, one of the most biologically diverse parts of Africa, and this is reflected in the birding available here, with 23 bird species endemic to the area in which the lodge is located.
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Boma Guesthouse
A comfortable, intimate little hotel, the Boma Guesthouse is conveniently located 5 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, and is a great place to stop over at the beginning or end of your Uganda tour.
Immerse Youself In NatureThe 16 rooms are simply, but elegantly furnished, and the extensive gardens, created by renowned Kampala landscape architect Roger Wood, are home to an incredible variety of birdlife. The gardens offer hidden nooks and crannies for guests wanting to curl up with a good book away from the main buildings, or to enjoy a spot of private dining away from other guests.
Relax and UnwindThe service is typically Ugandan in its smiling and efficient delivery, and the kitchen produces hearty and well prepared meals. The pool area offers the best respite from an overnight flight or a dusty safari, depending on which way you’re travelling, and the easy pace of the guesthouse will make you feel right at home.
| Season | Dates | Per Person* | |
| High | 01 Jan - 29 Feb 2018 | $7,395 | Enquire now |
| Mid | 01 Mar - 31 Mar 2018 | $6,763 | Enquire now |
| Low | 01 Apr - 31 May 2018 | $6,678 | Enquire now |
| High | 01 Jun - 30 Sep 2018 | $7,395 | Enquire now |
| Mid | 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2018 | $6,838 | Enquire now |
| Low | 01 Nov- 30 Nov 2018 | $6,678 | Enquire now |
| High | 01 Dec- 31 Dec 2018 | $7,422 | Enquire now |
