9 Day Family tour Uganda

9 Days Family tour : Family Safari in Uganda, Uganda is considered as one of the best family-friendly country in the entire African continent. This is due to its range and friendly people. Sharing the love of adventure with the entire family is rewarding as you share every interesting moment together without giving up on the comfort that’s why Mum and Dad Uganda Tours is there for you to is there for you to arrange family trips in East Africa. We make sure you stay in comfortable lodges/hotels through your safari with family rooms. Always with a swimming pool and spectacular views. On your tour to Uganda, you will never be traveling for more than 6 hours and we organize lots of stop-overs on interesting places to avoid getting tired on the way.

Your family tour will be a memorable experience as you will be able to visit the Sipi Falls. Which is sometimes referred to as a small garden of Eden with many waterfalls, flowers and birds. The tour will also take you to Jinja known for its adventure activities. Such as bungee jumping, quad biking, rafting among many others. This tour will also take you to Murchison Falls for game viewing and Boat safari, at Ziwa you will walk to the rhinos and you will get very close on this family tour Uganda!

Brief itinerary for 9 days Family Tour

Arrival in Kampala

A day experience in Entebbe wildlife education center (zoo), To Jinja

Relaxing day in Jinja with optional activities

To Sipi falls, coffee tour

Hike at the Sipi water falls

Travel to Murchison falls national park

Game drive and boat safari

To Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe

Day 1: Arrival to Uganda

Family Safari in Uganda, Upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be met by our company safari guide. Who will drive you to your pre-booked accommodation for an overnight. However, if you arrive in time, you might be able to go and enjoy some optional activities in Entebbe. Including a visit to the Botanical gardens. Once here you will enjoy a variety of amazing bird species. Several species of monkeys jumping from one tree branch to another not one that but you will see different indigenous and imported plants and trees indeed they look so beautiful. On the site, you will find site guide to take you on a tour of this stunning property.9 Days Family tour

Or the Ugandan Wildlife Education Center (UWEC). The zoo hosts a variety of animal and birds many are local origin and some from other continents like Asia. Please note that all activities today are at your own cost. Dinner and an overnight at

Location:  Murchison Falls National Park

Meal plan: Half board

Accommodation options:

budget: Via Via Entebbe

Mid-range Friends beach hotel

Luxury: lake heights Entebbe

Meals Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 2: Zoo-keeper for a day experience#9 Days Family tour

This day will be an exciting adventure with the entire family.

For the children’s dream to come to lots of people; be a zoo-keeper for a day!  You will wake up very early for breakfast at the lodge. Later take a visit to the Uganda wildlife education center(UWEC) formally known as ZOO. You will join the UWEC keepers in the kitchen to prepare the food. Then jump on the tractor moving from one exhibit to another and help feed an amazing array of exotic and endangered animals from Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Buffalo, Crocodiles, Zebras, Kob, Impala, bush buck, water buck, Leopard, and Chimps among many others to rare birds.

A big percentage of these animals were salvaged from accidents or poachers and others brought there for educational purposes. You will as well get a chance to get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes. As you attend keeper briefings, participate in recording of animal behavior, or help feed and rehabilitate a rescued animal. This could the best experience ever this could be your most rewarding and fulfilling day of work ever!

After lunch, embark on the transfer to Jinja the second largest town and the colonial manufacturing center. Arrive in the evening for relaxation at hotel. In case time allows you will enjoy any optional activities at the source of the Nile. Though please note that all activities today are at your own expense.

Dinner and an overnight at

Accommodation option at

Upmarket – Wild waters Lodge

Mid-range – Haven Lodge

Budget – Nile River Camp- family bungalow

Meal plan – half board

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 3: Adventure in Jinja

on this Family Safari in Uganda, If you are a fun of adventure, Jinja is the only place to go, it has a lot of fun and you can do all kinds of crazy things which are memorable including Quad biking, wild water canoeing, white water family rafting, Mountain biking, horseback riding just to mention but a few. Even if you just want to relax and hangout instead it’s as well a very good place.

Optional activities to enjoy while in Jinja

Today you can relax at the lodge or choose optional activities:

White water rafting at the source of the Nile River the costs includes (full day $ 145 / half day $ 125)

A horseback safari costs ($50 for 2 hours / $ 70 for 3 hours)

Quad-biking ($70 for 2 hours / $ 90 for 3 hours)

A day of whitewater kayaking on the river ($ 120)

A sundowner cruise on the Nile ($ 35)

A visit to the source of the Nile

A visit to Jinja market

Dinner and an overnight at

Dinner and an overnight at

Accommodation option at

Upmarket – Wild waters Lodge

Mid-range – Haven Lodge

Budget – Nile River Camp- family bungalow

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Meal plan full board – breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer To Sipi Falls

You will leave Jinja in the afternoon after lunch and head to Sipi Falls which is located in the eastern part of Uganda on a plateau 1800m above sea level. The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a remarkable series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. 9 Days Family tour :Arrive in the evening, check into your pre-booked accommodation for diner and an overnight at

Accommodation option: sipi River Lodge-family cottage

Day 5: Full day at Sipi Falls

On this day after breakfast, you may choose to go on a 3-hour or – for the real adventurers for 7-hour hike through the Sipi region. Family Safari in Uganda, A local guide accompanies you on your hike to explain flora, fauna and culture. All the options you opted for is rewarding with fantastic views of the waterfalls, plantation and caves, the smiles you will receive from the local villagers charming with very many ‘’jumbo’’

Day 6: To Murchison Falls N.P.

On this day after breakfast, you will embark on a 8 hours’ drive to Murchison falls national park a home to wide biodiversity of animal species including buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, waterbucks plus different species of bird. the magnificent falls is one of the must visit place while at the park, the falls pass through the 7 m gap with rocks and form the Victoria Nile. Visit the falls at the top where you will see the magnificent falls passing through the 7 m gap with rocks and form the Victoria Nile. From here we will head to the lodge for relaxation and, super and an overnight. Arrive in the evening for at the lodge for relaxation dinner and an overnight at

Location:  Murchison Falls National Park

Meal plan: Half board

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge

Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge | Hornbill Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 7: Murchison Falls National Park – Game drives & Boat cruises

on this Family Safari in Uganda, After an early breakfast at the lodge, set out for a 2 hours game drive in the park Murchison falls Uganda’s largest park  owning  a wide variety of wildlife such as leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, giraffes, waterbucks plus  different species of bird just to mention but a few

After this two hours fantastic experience, drive back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch, then after have a 3 hours boat cruise on the Nile where you will see a number of animals along the banks such as elephants, hippos, crocodile, antelopes, you will also have a chance to see monkeys and birds if lucky will see the rare shoebills along the shores. Sail to the bottom of the falls where you will hike for about 1hour and 30 minutes after which you will return to your lodge for supper and Overnight stay.

Location:  Murchison Falls National Park

Meal plan: Half board

Accommodation options:

Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge

Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge

Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge | Hornbill Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 8: Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

On this day after breakfast, you will embark on the transfer to Ziwa rhino sanctuary to trek the rhinos. You will see the rhinos in a very close range. Ziwa rhino sanctuary is the only place in Uganda to trek the wild rhinos in their natural setting, the rest can be seen in the Uganda wildlife education center (zoo) which is located in Entebbe. Upon your arrival at the sanctuary, you will get briefed from the ranger guide about the dos and don’ts while with the rhinos, are advised to follow the ranger instructions once the rhinos are met because rhinos can be aggressive if they sense a need to defend themselves.

The starting point is a bit far from the briefing point so if you are not physically fit you may need to be driven closer to their location before you start to reduce on the distance. Once they are met, you receive informative information from the ranger about their behaviors and how they ought to behave while as you trek.

You are only allowed a maximum of only one hour in their presence, the process of searching these big giants, you may come across many other several species of animals including the Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Kobs, Leopard (rarely), duikers and some bird species. After this wonderful experience, you will retire back to Kampala. Dinner and an overnight at

Accommodation options

Amuka Safari lodge- family room

Meal plan: half board (breakfast and dinner)

Day 9: Departure

After a hearty breakfast, our safari guide will drive you back to Kampala with lunch en-route, and if you arrive in time in kamala you can go for an optional city tour or you will be driven direct to the airport to meet your departure flight back if scheduled on this day. This is the end of a wonderful Family Safari in Uganda!

End of 9 Days Family tour

Included in the 9 days family tour

Accommodation with all meals as indicated in the itinerary

• English speaking and experienced driver/guide
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.
• Transport in 4X4 WD Vehicle and a driver plus fuel/gas
• 1 Litre of drinking water per day
• All activities as indicated in the itinerary
• Transfers to All destinations.
• Park entrance fees
• All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary,
• Airport pick up and drop off.

Not included in the 9 days family tour

Excludes: Air Travel fare, Uganda Visa charges, Alcoholic drinks, Laundry and Tips given to staff and guides, Insurance, and Extra activities.