Category: Uganda

Uganda is closer than you think

Uganda is a perfect destination for those who appreciate close encounters with wildlife. You can literally get close, really close. Uganda is famous for its rainforests where some of the big apes, mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, can be visited in their natural environment.  Uganda is one of the best places in East Africa to find hippos, in river Nile and in many lakes. There are active conservation efforts taking place in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to reintroduce rhinos in Uganda, so you can get close to these wonderful giants by foot here. Uganda is a paradise for bird watchers, and even guests who might not be that interested in birds at the start of their trip, learn to appreciate their beauty and variety here.

Uganda is rich, serene, chaotic and surprising. With many places to visit and lots of things to do, a good plan and a perfect organisation is essential – and we in Empakaai Cultural Safari can make it all work for you!

Here is a sample itinerary for a 2-week trip in Uganda. As with all Empakaai Cultural Safari trips, we will discuss and adjust the itinerary to your wishes and your dates. The price of this trip will depend on your accommodation choice: camping or budget hotels, as well as activities included in the programme – and the choice of activities is really impressive!

So put Uganda on your bucket list, or even better, on your trip plan for this year, and let’s discuss how to make it happen with your dates, your wish list and your budget.

Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park: game drive and boat trip on river Nile

Day 3: Murchison Falls to Ziwa, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 4: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Fort Portal

Day 5: Fort Portal, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest

Day 6: Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth National Park, boat trip on Kazinga Channel

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, gorilla trekking

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi, boat trip

Day 10: Kabale to Lake Mauro

Day 11: Lake Mburo to Jinja

Day 12: Jinja, boat trip to the source of river Nile

Day 13: Jinja to Kampala

Empakaai Cultural Safari team has got many years of experience in leading trips in Uganda. Contact us on empakaai.cultural.safari@gmail.com to discuss your trip dates and wishes. Uganda is closer than you might think!

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Are you joining our trip to Kenya and Tanzania?

On 28 May 2016 we are departing from Nairobi to start an intensive and exciting trip that will take us through two East African countries in 15 days!

You are very welcome to join, as at this moment we still have place to accommodate 4 travelers. If you are traveling alone, as a couple or with friends, just let us know and we will make a plan together. Also if you would like to join just on some days, please contact us to discuss possibilities.

The itinerary is planned as follows at the moment:

Day 1: 28 May, Saturday – we are departing from Nairobi to drive to Naivasha.

Day 2: 29 May, Sunday – a scenic drive through the heart of Kenya will take us to Thomson Falls.

Day 3: 30 May, Monday – from Thomson Falls we will follow the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru.

Day 4: 31 May, Tuesday – we drive from Lake Nakuru to Kericho, the place of beautiful tea plantations.

Day 5: 1 June, Wednesday – our destination today  will be Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 6: 2 June, Thursday – full day in Maasai Mara

Day 7: 3 June, Friday – from Maasai Mara crossing the border with Tanzania to reach Musoma on the shores of Lake Victoria

Day 8: 4 June, Saturday – full day in Musoma

Day 9: 5 June, Sunday – this afternoon Serengeti National Park will welcome us.

Day 10: 6 June, Monday – starting with sunrise at our camp in Serengeti and driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an excursion to Olduvai Gorge and Site Museum.

Day 11: 7 June, Tuesday – from our camp in Ngorongoro we will do an excursion to Empakaai Crater and then arrive to the lodge in Karatu.

Day 12: 8 June, Wednesday – today the Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu will be our destination.

Day 13: 9 June, Thursday – we will drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Arusha

Day 14: 10 June, Friday – the day of exploring the area around Arusha

Day 15: 11 June, Saturday – we are back to Kenya as we drive  from Arusha to Nairobi.

This itinerary will take us to some most beautiful places on the planet. Sometimes we will have long driving days. Sometimes quieter days with only a short drive. You will definitely need to pack some curiosity, flexibility, open mind and sense of adventure with you!

Contact us by email on empakaai.cultural.safari@gmail.com or on Instagram empakaai_cultural_safari to discuss your preferences and ask any questions.

 

 

Our Story

The beautiful Maasai people, breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro crater, charming lakes of the Great Rift Valley, paradise of Zanzibar beaches, surprising wildlife of the famous Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Parks… Right now you might be planning your very first journey to Africa. Or perhaps reflecting on what should your next big discovery in Africa be. Or maybe you’ve just realized that you’d actually love to visit some of these magic places again in the near future.

Make your journey to Africa with Empakaai Cultural Safari.

Empakaai Cultural Safari is a Kenya based tour operator. We deliver safari holidays, camping trips, local culture discovery tours in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and most Southern African countries. No matter which itinerary you choose, we take care of all logistics of your trip, so that you enjoy a smooth travel. Immerse yourself into  Africa, its nature and wildlife, people and communities, history and cultural heritage.

Africa is our home.

Our family roots are in the Maasai land in Kenya. We speak the local languages of East Africa. This connects us and our guests with the local communities in a very close and enriching way.

We are passionate about our homeland and love taking our guests through its most beautiful places, and beyond. We will guide you by showing and sharing Africa as we know it. We will be happy to join you on your journey as your travel companions rather than as a service staff only (while remaining fully responsible for giving you all service you need, seamlessly and efficiently).

Contact us at info@empakaaiculturalsafari.com. We are happy to answer all your questions and inspire you to book your trip to Africa with us.