Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
Upon your arrival in Entebbe, a company representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay at the start of the Uganda Eco Tourism and Wildlife Adventure.
Meal Plan: Dinner | Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 2: To Clarke Farm and Coffee Estate
Set off today for an inspiring visit to Clarke’s Farm and Coffee Estate, an expansive property stretching across 1,500 acres of fertile land. The estate boasts 700 acres dedicated to coffee cultivation, primarily Robusta with a few hectares of Arabica. Clarke’s Farm was established to impart expert agronomy practices to both smallholder and large-scale farmers.
It serves as a vital educational tool, offering insights into the production of Ugandan food and Robusta coffee. The estate also welcomes non-farmers and school children, providing a hands-on learning experience about the agricultural processes and the importance of sustainable farming. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 3: Coffee Farm Tour
After breakfast, set off for an enriching coffee tour that will immerse you in the fascinating world of coffee production. Led by experienced farm staff, this tour will drive you through lush coffee forests and guide you through the nursery and coffee factory, offering an in-depth look at coffee processing from start to finish.
Discover how coffee is meticulously grown and prepared for the market. Engage in hands-on activities such as picking ripe coffee cherries and potting young coffee trees, gaining a true appreciation for the craftsmanship involved. The session culminates in a unique coffee-tasting and cupping experience in the coffee lab, where you can savor and identify the rich and varied flavors of freshly brewed coffee.
End your day with a relaxing evening, reflecting on your newfound knowledge and appreciation for the art of coffee-making.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 4: Clarke Farm Adventure Activities
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before immersing yourself in a day filled with nature activities at the farm. You can embark on scenic walks with breathtaking hilltop views, take nature river walks, go jogging, or explore mountain biking trails that cater to various skill levels. Additionally, you can try bouldering or rock climbing for a more adventurous experience. The farm offers a diverse range of outdoor activities to suit all interests and fitness levels.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 5: To Rubalika Farm
After enjoying breakfast, you will depart for Rubalika Farm, arriving just in time for lunch and a bit of relaxation. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a guided tour of the farm. During the tour, you'll have the chance to try your hand at milking the cows. Additionally, you can look forward to seeing the goats, rabbits, turkeys, and chickens. This farm visit offers a wonderful opportunity to engage with various farm animals and learn about their care and management.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 6: Community Walk, Vanilla, Banana Farming Experience
Have a Rubalika jungle breakfast and thereafter head out for a 2 hrs community walk to experience and learn more about their village, home, and way of life. After lunch, you will head out for the Vanilla chain value experience to learn about the processing of Vanilla, and thereafter you will experience the processing of brewing Bananas into Uganda waragi -local gin, or make banana juice.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 7: Nature walk and Tree Planting Project at the Farm
Today, you will take a nature walk along Rubalika Rapids, which runs along the border of the lodge’s property. The riverbanks provide a sanctuary for a variety of fauna and flora, such as the agama lizards, the monitor lizards, and many different bird species.
You may head back for relaxation and lunch at the farm. Thereafter, head out for the indigenous tree planting experience. This is an opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable, responsible tourism.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 8: To Queen Elizabeth National Park and Gorge Walk
Today, embark on a scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, set out for an exciting 3-hour guided walk through the breathtaking Kyambura Gorge. Marvel at the stunning panoramic views of the gorge, parklands, and Kyambura Reserve. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape and experience authentic encounters with local homesteads.
Look out for vibrant bird species and playful primates, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. This nature walk promises unforgettable moments and rich encounters with diverse wildlife.
Optional: Experiential Lion Tracking
Join a team of park researchers and conservationists for a unique lion tracking experience. Using radio telemetry equipment, they guide you through the park in search of lions fitted with tracking collars. This activity offers rare insight into lion behavior, conservation efforts, and the science behind wildlife monitoring.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 9: Omumashaka Beekeepers Co-operative and Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative.
Today, you will have a community and conservation experience in Kyambura. You will visit the Omumashaka Bee Keepers, who have been producing honey in Kyambura since 2006, to improve their community livelihoods. The sales of honey and fees paid by visitors help make the project sustainable and increase the livelihoods of local people.
Head back for lunch and thereafter visit the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative set up to provide vocational training to women and an alternative, but sustainable, source of income. The community tends over 1,500 Arabica and Robusta coffee plants on 100 acres of land and processes the coffee by hand at a communal processing plant. Head back to camp for relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 10: To Lake Mburo National Park - Community Experience and Evening Game Drive
Today, embark on a journey to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the early afternoon to unwind and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Mpogo Community Experience, where you'll explore inspiring community initiatives, a thriving reforestation program, and the region’s diverse wildlife. As the sun sets, head out on an evening game drive, look out for waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, and more.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 11: Lake Mburo - Entebbe
Today, you will have an immersive nature walk experience in the park. The walk takes you through diverse landscapes, including rolling hills, savannah grasslands, and acacia-dotted woodlands. Get a close encounter with zebras, impalas, elands, and warthogs, among others. The park is a bird-watcher’s paradise with over 350 bird species as well. Later check out and proceed back to Entebbe with lunch en route, arriving in the evening for relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House | Comfort Level: Mid-range
Day 12: Behind the Scenes Tour - Departure
Depending on your flight details, you will visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center to participate in the Behind the Scenes Tour. The two-hour educational adventure offers a special close-up session and interesting information about the resident animals and bird species. You will have a close-up and personal encounter with the lions, elephants, plus many more wonders you have perhaps never imagined meeting. Later, you will transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home at the end of your Uganda Eco Tourism and Wildlife Adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.