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13 Day Uganda Pioneer (Camping)

13 days
Start and end in Entebbe
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe to Lake Mburo

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drum market visit
    • Equator visit and water drainage experiment

    Optional Activities

    • Accommodation upgrade (pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Equator
  2. Day 2

    Lake Mburo National Park to Bwindi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
    • Scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    Landmarks
    Lake Mburo National Park
    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla trekking (permit paid separately)
    • Bwindi Forest exploration
    • Optional: Lake Bunyoni visit (if gorilla permits only available Day 4)
    • Optional: Local village visit with guide (if not trekking)

    Optional Activities

    • Birding walks in Bwindi Forest
    • Lake Bunyoni visit (when gorilla permits concentrated on Day 4)
    Landmarks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Lake Bunyoni
  4. Days 5 - 6

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park exploration
    • Full day game drive
    • Tree climbing lions viewing in Ishasha
    • Hippo population viewing
    Landmarks
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 7

    Queen Elizabeth National Park to Fort Portal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Rwenzori Mountains viewpoint), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park drive-through
    • Maramagambo Forest passage
    • Kazinga Channel crossing
    • Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon) viewpoint with lunch
    Landmarks
    Maramagambo Forest
    Kazinga Channel
    Rwenzori Mountains
  6. Day 8

    Fort Portal to Masindi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through tea plantations
    • Journey through Hoima region
  7. Days 9 - 10

    Murchison Falls National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chimpanzee trek (permit included)
    • Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
    • Murchison Falls viewing
    • Victoria Nile boat cruise
    • Nile River ferry crossing at Parra
    Landmarks
    Murchison Falls National Park
    Murchison Falls
    Victoria Nile River
  8. Days 11 - 12

    Murchison Falls to Jinja

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through many villages
    • Travel to Jinja area (East Africa's adventure capital)

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting—Full day rafting $140 or Half day rafting $125
    • Bungee jumping over source of the Nile—Bungee Jump $115; Bungee Jump x2 (3rd jump free) $165
    • Family Float Trip—Adult $50; Kids (2-12 years) $30
    • 1-day Family trip—Adult $125; Kids (5-12 years) $80; 2x parents + 2 kids $380
    • Horse Riding Safari $85
    • Pygmy Village visit (rate negotiable on arrival with local people)
    • Boat cruises
    • Local community project visits
    • Rafting and photography packages: Photos with our flash $50; Photos with client's own flash $30; Photos with our flash $35; Rafting Video $45; Rafting video and photos $70
    • Bungee photography: Per print $10; with own flash $20; with our flash $25; Bungee, Rafting and video $95
    • Merchandise: T-shirts short sleeved $20; T-shirts long sleeved $25
    Landmarks
    Jinja
    Source of the White Nile River
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 13

    Jinja to Entebbe/End of Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Complimentary ride to Kampala (not guaranteed)
    • Extended stay in Kalagala Falls
    • Further optional activities with transfer to Entebbe
    Landmarks
    Kalagala Falls
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  • Stella
    September 20th, 2025
    5.0
    Loved the tour guides, good experience
  • Alexandra
    October 13th, 2023
    5.0
    Our two guides Samu and Tswola were super nice, organized and helpful. The accommodations were brilliant, and very...
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  • Tai
    May 21st, 2023
    4.0
    Exciting tour. Love it very much

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    Dale

    Asked on July 4th, 2025

    Are there any age restrictions for the tour? We are a couple 60 years old. Also what arrangements are in place for overnight camping during the rainy season in October?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      Persons 17 years and older are allowed on Gorilla and Chimp trekking excursions

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    Alan

    Asked on June 25th, 2025

    is this price including gorilla trek permit?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      The tour rate does not include this cost, which is an additional own expense of USD 835 (subject to availability). Kindly note that this amount is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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      Alan

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      I want to join on 15th feb 2026

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Please note that the tour scheduled for 15 February 2026 currently has no travellers booked and is still pending. Let's keep our fingers crossed that more bookings come through, as we require a minimum of 4 passengers to guarantee the departure. However, I can confirm that the tour on 01 February 2026 is guaranteed, as we already have 6 travelers confirmed.

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    Denise

    Asked on May 8th, 2024

    Can you inform me about the possibilities? I am a solo traveller but gladly willing to join the group.

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      How much is it for a solo traveller?

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      For a solo traveler is EUR2,499. A single supplement is EUR1000

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      Do you only have these 2 dates(1 July and 15 July) or other dates are also available

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      Other dates are also available, could you please give me dates which are of your interest of travel

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    Vanessa

    Asked on January 15th, 2024

    Is this tour happening for certain? I am a solo traveler, able to share with someone. Wondering if there is a possibility the price can be reduced.

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten January 2024

      Yes - this tour is happening. We cannot reduce the tour cost. The gorilla permit is USD725 and is pre-paid. You may put a deposit for the tour and pay the outstanding balance two weeks prior to departure.

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      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      What will be the total cost? Are you offering a similar tour combination with Rwanda?

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten January 2024

      The tour cost is Euro2499 and the gorilla permit is USD725. We have a sister company offering Rwanda tours, but itineraries may not be the same.

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    Kyle

    Asked on October 20th, 2023

    Could I extend the tour to visit Ruanda/Giseniy and fly back from Kigali?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten October 2023

      We are unfortunately unable to assist with your post tour arrangement, you may take this up with ground handlers / travel agency.

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    Carmen

    Asked on March 13th, 2023

    What are the additional costs for the Uganda tour beyond the base price?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      The Uganda tour is Euro2325.00 per person. The Gorilla permit is $725, with credit card payment incurring a 3.5% fee. Single room supplement is Euro 220 Nett. Additional costs include visa, a few extra meals, gratuity, and optional personal expenses.

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      Carmen

      TravelerWritten March 2023

      Can I extend my trip to visit a friend in Uganda?

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      Yes, you can extend your trip with an extra week, as long as you have enough days on your visa.

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      Carmen

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      Can you help me with flight booking and transfers for the tour?

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten April 2023

      We do not assist in booking flights. The tour starts at 08h00am from Imperial Heights Hotel in Entebbe. We can book pre/post nights and transfers if you stay at the hotel. Airport transfers are free if you stay at Imperial Lake Hotel.

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      Carmen

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      Is there travel insurance or booking protection available?

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten April 2023

      We always suggest clients get their own insurance as we do not offer any.

    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten May 2023

      The single supplement for the December 3 departure is Euro 220.00.

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      Carmen

      TravelerWritten May 2023

      What is the single room supplement cost for the December 3 departure?

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on March 7th, 2023

    Is there a possibility that we cannot get a Gorilla permit or is it guaranteed that we can go trekking?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      We need a minimum of 4 pax to confirm the tour, once the minimum numbers have been obtained, we will then apply for the permits on your behalf. On confirmation of the permit we will then send you the payment link to pay the permit company directly. In the very rare case that we are unable to get the permits we close off the tour, but like i said this very rarely happens.

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Tour ID: 230582

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    Uganda Shilling
    Uganda
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Uganda
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Drifters Adventure Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Drifters Adventure Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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