KTU has a team of well experienced guides who are always at your disposal, day and night to ensure your comfort and safety

Our main aim at KTU is to provide, safe and enjoyable activities for our clients, and that they have a wonderful and unforgettable experience with the best tour group in east Africa

As well as our extensive knowledge of the travel requirements relevant to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda we also have many years of experience within the DR-Congo and Burundi regions. our main objective is to offer sustainable gorilla tours and wildlife safaris, that enhance community involvement for all.

Our local experts are at your service to help you find the perfect east African tour, to book your safari in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania without any pressure or commitment fees, and because we are the best local tour company, we don’t charge any extra fees or commissions, which means you know you’re always getting the best tour price possible.

with Kisoro Tours Uganda on your side, it has never been easier to create magical African memories.

We have the testimonies and reviews of hundreds of clients who have used Kisoro Tours Uganda to turn their east African safari dreams into a reality.

Our Story

Kisoro Tours Uganda ltd is a dream project that came true. it was started by two people. one of whom is Judith, a retired British nurse, who also has decades of hospitality expertise managing hotels. the other is dan, who was a recent graduate of Nkumba University school of science, in the department of hospitality and tourism.

The dream (our story) stretches way back to 2007, after one of the founders (Ngirabakunzi Daniel otherwise known as dan) received an opportunity to work with somerset beekeepers association in England, UK. this introduced dan to many different international visitors, and he developed an interest in tourism and more importantly, as tourism in Uganda was a relatively new and growing industry by then, there were obvious differences in professionalism and customer service in Uganda, when compared to Kenya, Tanzania and south Africa. in order for us to change the picture, and show the world the real and beautiful Uganda, we decided to create Kisoro Tours Uganda ltd which has been based on professionalism and travel advice you can trust since 2008, and we have never looked back.

Uganda is our home and we’re thrilled to share it with our clients. in 2006, we set up Kisoro Honey Producers – a community-based project available to all bee farmers living around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. we are proud to say that Kisoro Honey Producers helped 1,000 bee farmers in and around Kisoro District. dan is now not only an expert in tourism but he is also an expert in bee-keeping in Uganda

The bee-keeping project couldn’t survive on the jungle’s edge without the help of tourists so we put together a team of local guides who would take guests for a unique beekeeping experience, as well as our discovery expeditions which included traditional gorilla trekking and other wildlife safaris. we have successfully built one of the top gorilla safari companies here in East Africa.

When you travel with Kisoro Tours Uganda, you’re travelling with not just a safari company, but a group of enthusiastic friends you haven’t met yet.  our adventures and experiences go beyond incredible destinations or all-inclusive tailor-made safari packages. Kisoro Tours Uganda delivers a sense of possibility across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and parts of Burundi and DR-Congo.

What We Do

Since 2008, Kisoro Tours Uganda has shared its knowledge of leisure travel in East Africa and today our extensive and interesting travel packages feature several guided mountain gorilla trekking opportunities, chimpanzee and other wildlife safaris, affordable pocket-friendly private guided tours, family safaris and small group tours to suit your budget and individual requirements. with Kisoro Tours Uganda, you will wake up every day on tour with a new adventure and new unforgettable experiences ahead of you.

Kisoro Tours Uganda Ltd is a proven gorilla safari company registered in Uganda under the Companies Act (cap.110. Since its inception in 2008, we at Kisoro Tours Uganda Ltd have conscientiously arranged gorilla trekking tours and wildlife safaris for our clients and effectively responded to their specific budgets, interests and timelines.

Kisoro Tours Uganda personalizes in offering the top adventure safari experiences in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania and we have now extended our tour packages and services to Burundi and DR-Congo with daily exciting sightseeing, guided cultural experience tours, big game wildlife viewing, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking tours, and guided bird-watching safaris among many other activities. Kisoro Tours Uganda also offers safari car hire services, lodges and accommodation bookings free of charge, and we will also guide you on how to obtain your East African tourist visa that allows multiple entry to all East African countries.

Are you a real adventurous? Checkout our 10 Bucket list for Uganda Are you looking to satisfy yourself with open savannah filled with wildlife of Africa? You will find amazing, exciting African Safari adventure in top 10 bucket list of Uganda activities from Jinja at the Source of the Nile, 85 kilometers from the capital city for Uganda. The top 10 bucket list of Uganda will not miss the friendly climate of Uganda the major players who operate and provide exciting safari adventure services include Adrift, Nile River Explorers, Nalubale rafting, White Nile Rafting, Dream Balloons, All Terrain Adventure, Nile Horseback Safaris, and Kayak the Nile who offer different packages and services.

There are many activities that are suitable for the whole family. Some activities may have age or weight restrictions. Whether you prefer wild whitewater rafting exploration, fun family voyage, gentle scenic float trips, golfing or a few days of exhilarating scenery and multi-sport quest. You can find what suits your  tastes and needs from;

Safaris in Uganda

Safari in Uganda can involve tons of activities, let its gorilla trekking, birding safari, primates’ tours then many interesting site Uganda offers these has increasingly been a well-liked tourist attraction with an excellent climate to enjoy all year. you’ll enjoy a singular safari in Uganda while visiting this fascinating country. you’ll get courses that comprise of an honest range of 18 holes in ‘rolling parkland’ with beautiful greens, only a few steepest slopes, broad tree-lined fairways, bunkers, a burn that meanders throughout and professional cardias. Most of the holes are well-designed with the burn coming into play quite appropriately, several thought-provoking doglegs, and a few well-positioned bunkers. Some courses are right at Lake Victoria or near the park .

Bungee Jumping in Uganda

Challenge your fear of heights by touching the source of the Nile from free falling from a tall structure 44m into the Nile is not for the faint of heart. It is an unforgettable thrilling activity that will get your adrenaline pumping. Located 3km upstream from Bujagali Falls, the views of the Nile river and forest canopy is amazing. You can either use the ankle tie or the full-body harness. Adrift specializes in tandem jumps, water touches and full-moon jump at most times including at night. The age limit is 13 years with a weight limit of 235kg, so you can choose to make this dive with a friend.

Kayaking in Uganda

An alternative to rafting is to go solo and kayak through the raging river or take a more leisurely paddle on flat water. You can challenge the Nile and use the double-sided paddle to explore the mighty river. There is a kayak school that aims to ensure your experience is enjoyable, feel confident and gain control of your kayak. At the rolling clinic you will learn forward paddling, capsize, control skills, backward paddling, rescue techniques and rolling.

Some rapids form waves that you can try surfing. Every trip includes safety raft, kayakers and professional photographers to capture those memorable moments. You will engage in extensive safety briefings and practice drills. You’ll be equipped with your river board, flippers, helmet, life jacket and you’ll follow the experienced guide into the heart of the rapids. The minimum age for this challenging activity is 14 years. The package includes boarding equipment, experienced guides, food and drinks, and free photographs.

Whitewater rafting

The Nile is considered to one of the safest and yet wildest grade 5 whitewater rapids in the world perfect for adrenaline junkies and learners to face the mighty rapids. The trips include huge rapids and beautiful scenery, with time to relax and swim on calmer stretches and let you take a breath, ready for the next section of raging white-water action.

Grade 4 and 5 rapids are usually challenging and the guide will explain it to you about the planned route through, for you to choose if you would prefer to join the safety boat or where possible, walk around and then rejoin the raft. Grade 3 rafting is milder than the grade 5 rafting. Extreme rafting is wild, faster, greater rush, extra challenges and is usually an exclusive trip with only you and an experienced river guide, on a small inflatable raft. You will be provided necessary briefings and training on rafting.

The activity usually starts at 9 am and the age limit is 8 years. You will receive safety briefings, life jackets, helmets, spray jackets, custom-made rafting equipment, plenty of water, breakfast and lunch midstream. Every trip includes a professional guide, safety rafts, kayakers and a professional photographer will capture every memorable moment. You are required to carry loose clothing, shorts & t-shirt, hat, sunscreen, towel and a change of clothes.

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Hot air ballooning can only be found at the Murchison Falls National Park and the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and are handled by the Dream Balloons. Hot air ballooning is a perfect activity for those on honeymoon safari, the adrenaline junkies and those seeking a once in a lifetime adventure. The scenes up there are spectacular and the air fresh and soothing. This unique spectacular experience of flying in a hot air balloon can be done with one of the following options;

Sunrise/Post sunrise hot air balloon safari with/without bush breakfast

Sunset hot air balloon safari- This flight starts exactly at 4 pm however, this one does not come with any special offers like the bush meals after the ride. They are short rides for large groups and students

However, for now, only 8 passengers are permitted to fly up in the balloon. Children below the age of 6 and below are restricted. You will experience include; the general scenic view of the park, the Lake Albert and Victoria Nile views, the Off-road animals hidden, the bush breakfast experience in the wild, the pickups from the different destinations, the participation certificates, crossings by ferry and the ride on the hot air balloon. This ride lasts for one hour.

Horseback Riding in Uganda

Horseback riding is an exciting activity to explore the tranquility of nature, wildlife and birds. This experience can be suitable for all ages including children and aged persons. The activity caters for people of different skill levels from beginners to advanced. You do not have to worry if you have no prior experience. The horses are well trained to react to your skill level which makes you at ease to enjoy the ride. The guides are professional and well trained and will take you at a comfortable pace.

Horseback riding packages are short rides of 1 to 3 hours with packages such as pony ride, mixed group safaris, advanced rider safari and overnight horse safari. For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 90kgs. You can enjoy this experience either in the East at Jinja or in the West at Lake Mburo National Park.

Launch trip on the Nile

The Nile river is the world’s longest river and can be explored with a 2-hour river boat cruise which usually starts from newly formed Bujagali Lake which is between Owens Falls Dam and the Bujagali Dam. This is at the Source of the Nile, in Jinja. You will be able to see beautiful scenery, birdlife, and animals. You can enjoy lunch cruises or even breathtaking sunset cruise offered by Nile River Explorers, Noah’s Ark, and Nile River Camp.

At Murchison Falls National Park, the launch trip upstream from Paraa to the foot of Murchison Falls presents an amazing display of wildlife and birdlife. The launch departs at 9 am and 2 pm daily and takes three hours. A boat trip to the Nile-Lake Albert Delta is a 4 to 5-hour return voyage also takes in a variety of other wildlife and birds. This voyage is recommended for birders on a morning cruise downstream to be able to sight the elusive Shoebill. Alternatively, a tranquil sundowner cruise offers the classic view of an equatorial sunset reflected on the river.

Victoria Nile

This is a relaxed and mellow ride for either solo travelers and family. it’s a perfect trip for tourist to ascertain how beautiful how the Victoria Nile is and learning more about it. Get an opportunity to go to Ngamba island, the source of the river Nile, Karuma falls, Murchison falls and pakwach bridge, the most important bridge that connect westnile and therefore the capital city of Uganda. Swim down a peaceful stretch of the river. Drift down at the green pools within the sunset while getting up on the brink of the remarkable birdlife along the Victoria Nile.

You can also take the boat safari with the capacity to accommodate 8 people and has 2 crew members who also will provide the snacks right down to the delta point. you’ll relax and luxuriate in sport fishing, scenery landscape, primates and birdlife.

Sports fishing in Uganda

In Nile, Jinja, sports fishing is often explored by first time or experienced anglers. they typically target species like Nile perch, tilapia, yellow fish, and catfish using the subsequent techniques, trawling, spinning and bait fishing. All tackle, camping equipment, safety gear, and beverage are supplied. However, fly fishers will got to bring their own gear. More serious fisherman can go search for big Nile Perch using GPS, fish-finder, the newest rods and reels, the newest lures, and an experienced and capable skipper.

In Murchison Falls, sports fishing is conducted along the River Nile rocky surfaces, rock bottom of the falls at the Devil’s Cauldron, and at the banks of the Nile. the 2 fishing sites are at Murchison Falls and below Karuma Falls. Nile perch and a few catfish provide exciting challenges to anglers using casting lures. Smaller fish just like the Tiger fish are often caught using the live bait or spinning method. Fishing spots can either be accessed by boat or by walking down from the highest of the falls to the gorge which may take 45 minutes.

Fishing in Murchison are often done at any time of the year through the simplest catches are seen early within the morning and late within the day. When the water level is low and clearer from Mid-January to early-April, you’ll catch more when fish feed more when there’s a dramatic variation of weather. All anglers are advised to possess rods that are between 8 ft and 11ft with a multiplier reel and 7” fishing rod for smaller fish.

Zip-lining in Mabira Forest

The Mabira Forest Canopy Super Skyway was started in 2014 by Aaron Blanchard from Carnation WA. it’s located at Mabira Forest, 45 minutes from Kampala on the highway to Jinja. The zip line system may be a canopy tour of the Mabira forest where you’ll soar between the traditional tall trees. While up there you’ll experience a singular perspective of Mabira Forest, primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys and red-tailed monkeys, a spread of bird species and therefore the roaring Griffin falls. There are six platforms within the treetops during a network of 5 zip lines stretching 250 metres across River Musamya. For safety reasons, the load capacity is restricted to 250kg. The activity has two sessions; Morning- 8 am to 1 pm, and afternoon- 2 pm to six pm, daily.

Quad Biking in Jinja

All-Terrain Vehicle Quad Biking is an exhilarating “all ages, all levels, all adventure” muddy adventures to be experienced by the entire family. The packages are tailor-made to suit different abilities from easy, scenic rides to tough, challenging sections. The package includes knowledgeable guide, protective clothing and refreshments. Even without experience, you’ll be trained and may enjoy scenic sights of River Nile. There also are multi-day packages for game-viewing and adventure safaris at Murchison Falls park .

Hiking in Uganda

Apart from its popularity with mountain gorillas, the Pearl of Africa is that the best destination to experience hiking adventure with various mountains and volcanoes located in several corners of the country. There are short and long hiking spots to satisfy your skill, fitness and expectations located in World Heritage Sites as Rwenzori park, Mgahinga Gorilla park and Mt Elgon park . The mountaineering spots reward hikers with spectacular views of nearby communities, wildlife and other attractions within the neighborhood.

Rwenzori Mountains

The Rwenzori mountains also referred to as the “Mountains of the moon” are found along the border of Uganda and therefore the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwenzori is that the highest peak in Uganda and therefore the third highest within the whole world. Mt. Stanley/ Margherita, the very best peak stands at 5109m, and also are one among the sole three on the continent with permanently snowcapped peaks which frequently melts into rivers flowing to the lowland areas like river Nyamwamba and River Mubuku. At the bottom of the mountain is Mount Rwenzori park which was gazette in 1991. The Rwenzori’s support an array of rare and endemic wildlife, tropical rainforests, stunning glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, rivers and lakes.

Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (RMS) is an indigenous, non-governmental organisation entrusted with a concession won from The Uganda Wildlife Authority to supply trekking tourism services/support on the Central Circuit Trail within the Rwenzori Mountains park. They operate 6 mountain camps for accommodation within the mountains, arrange guides and porters for visitors, administer a campsite/accommodation at the trekking head/base, coordinate transport to Kasese, may provide food, and supply climbing and equipment rental. the fees are inclusive of park entrance fees. the utmost weight permitted is 25kgs of his/her luggage as per the trip tariff, any additional weight would require payment for an additional porter.

Virunga Volcanoes

There are 8 Virunga mountain volcanoes shared between Uganda, Rwanda and therefore the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda shares 3 of the Volcanoes offering excellent day hikes with many unique and rare wildlife like the Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, endemic birds and mountain vegetation.

 Muhabura (4127m)

It is the third highest peak which starts the chain of the Virungas, situated on the Rwanda – Uganda border. it’s an extended hike to the summit taking about 5 hours which makes it tough, and coming down takes roughly an equivalent . it’s alittle crater lake at the summit which may easily be circumnavigated to urge access to spectacular views of adjacent Karisimbi in Rwanda and Mikeno in DRC.

Mgahinga (3474m)

It is the littlest of the three located between Muhavura and Sabinyo, which is shorter and easier to hike. it’s a bigger crater lake though it’s difficult to circumnavigate to realize better views.

Sabinyo (3645m)

This is the tougher of the three to hike but the foremost interesting. it’s located on the border of the three countries; Uganda, Rwanda and DRC. very much like the three countries share it, Mount Sabinyo is best hiked from Uganda. The rugged terrain and therefore the many crater lakes on the edges of Rwanda and Congo make it difficult to hike in these countries. The volcano has three peaks which appear as if three spaced teeth, hence the local name Sabinyo which translates “Old Man’s Teeth”, one in Uganda and therefore the other two in Rwanda and DRC respectively.

Mountain Elgon (4321m)

Mountain Elgon, lies in eastern Uganda on the border with Kenya, with its highest peak Wagagai situated on the Ugandan side. it had been once the very best peak but erosion reduced it and is now the 8th highest peak in Africa and therefore the 4th in East Africa. aside from climbing Mt. Elgon one can enjoy the fascinating wildlife along the slopes, varied vegetation, caves, water pools, falls, and wonderful scenery.

Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls is possibly the foremost beautiful waterfall located in eastern Uganda set of three stunning waterfalls (85m, 75m and 100m) situated along the foothills of Mountain Elgon. The falls originate from the recent springs at the summit of Mount Elgon within the border of Uganda and Kenya.

The morning after my photography training for the girls ended through our non-profit side Cameras For Girls, we were up early and driving to Lake Mburo – a few hours outside of Kampala. On the way, we also stopped for the obligatory photo at the Equator. My driver was haphazardly taking my photo by just hitting the shutter button and not looking at the screen, so my head was cut off in most of the photos. I stopped somebody else to take my photo, which turned out much better

Amina at the equator stop outside of Kampala, Uganda

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK IS THE ONLY WALKABLE SAFARI PARK IN ALL OF AFRICA

Lake Mburo is the third-largest national park in Uganda, offering Zebra’s, Rothchild Giraffe, Eland, Impala, or Uganda Cob and Warthogs just to name a few. I also saw the very rare Reedbuck, which is extremely shy and managed to capture the Grey Crested Crane, which is the national symbol on Uganda’s flag. Lake Mburo National Park is also the only walkable safari park in all of Africa. The lions and leopards disappeared many decades ago so it since has become a park you can comfortably and easily walk through, sighting and coming near the wildlife in the park, however always remember to please respect the habitat and the animals.

Grey Crested Crane, the national bird of Uganda @Amina Mohamed Photography

It was amazing to stand less than 100 feet away from the Zebra’s and walk through the tall grasses, trying to avoid the animal manure that was everywhere. After our encounter with the first herd of Zebra, we saw them everywhere and thus my interest switched to the Giraffe, which other than Murchison Falls, is the only other park to see these beautiful creatures.

WE ALMOST GAVE UP ON SEEING THE GIRAFFE’S BUT THEN FINALLY WE SAW THEM

We took over 3 hours trekking the Giraffe and finally my friend and guide Venex of Rwenzori Safaris spotted them far away in the back fields so we were able to exit the car (only park you can do this at) and walk slowly towards them. There were parents and two youngsters. Each parent was with a young giraffe, so we had to walk very slowly. I was able to get within 150 yards with her eyes on my every move. I was hoping to get them back-facing to the sun but the sun was setting behind me so it was not going to be possible, but the sight of these tall creatures in the wild made my heart thump thump with so much happiness and I had to pinch myself a few times as I could not believe I was finally on Safari.

Zebra foal feeding from mother zebra in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda @Amina Mohamed Photography

We were rushing to get out of the park as we had extended our stay when we came upon the most beautiful sight – a mother zebra feeding her foal. I took my photos and then we just sat there for a few minutes marvelling at nature unfolding before us. They were in no rush to move and neither were we.

Young Rothschild Giraffe, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda @Amina Mohamed Photography

After our long day in Lake Mburo, we retired for the night in Mbarara (pronounced Barara) and I fell asleep with visions of wild animals in my head, having my African safari dreams finally come true.

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About the Author

"Amina Mohamed has always had a passion for photography, travel and
philanthropy.

In 2018 Amina returned to photography full-time 
combining her two greatest passions - photography
and philanthropy.  Through her for-profit company, 
Triple F Photo Tours, Amina takes travellers from 
Canada the U.S., and Europe on an 18-day photo-tour 
to Uganda.  While in  Uganda, they not only get to 
improve their photography skills while on an 
excursion, but they get to see the direct impact 
their dollars make, through Amina’s non-profit
Cameras For Girls.  Three days are carved out from the itinerary, 
to teach photography to 15 girls endeavouring to become journalists. 
The help they receive gives them the opportunity to not only 
explore photography, but also get paid as a journalist.  
The travellers lives are also changed as they see the profound work 
being done to help the local community."

I’m Vaedy, a content manager of Fote Company. I really love Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where I can track gorillas. Although the project is the most expensive one I’ve ever experienced in the National Park, usually 650$, I feel absolutely worth it. The reason why the price is the highest is that they need enough expenditure to ensure a comfortable living environment for these animals who are facing extinction. There are different ways for you to track chimpanzees, and you never forget their gloomy eyes which make you wonder that if it is because the gorillas are as rare as recognized handsome men, sometimes you find the same look between them.

It took me three days to visit: starting from the capital, Kampala, I drove more than 400 kilometers (the second half is a mountain road) to the destination. Of course, you can also choose to take a private jet to go straight to the destination, and you can also overlook different scenery from a high altitude. The advantage of traveling by car is that you can enjoy more natural scenery, such as large wetlands, equatorial landscapes, banana gardens, tea gardens, and the most authentic Mbarara cuisine.

Highly recommended items: Track habituated chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, visit the Batwa dwarf tribe (feel the remnants of the hunting civilization), Lake Bunyonyi is a wonderland of the real world, Elizabeth National Park (Inadvertently look up and find a lion on a fig tree, which making your adrenal hormones soar instantly)

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I was relieved when the bus finally halted at the Gisenyi bus station, it had been an exciting journey at the start but a bit grueling in the end after sitting for almost 12 hours. It was interesting to jump on a motor bike and, in my limited French, bargain for a ride to the Paradise Malahide Hotel where I was staying for the night. The service at the hotel was incredible, I was warmly welcomed by the staff especially since I’m a Travel consultant at Matoke Tours; one of the leading Tour agencies in East Africa that gives them plenty of business. The food was great and the views of Lake Kivu were quite fascinating. I was particularly impressed by a group of fishermen who lowered their canoes into the water and set off chanting and singing songs simultaneously as they rowed across the water. The staff at the Malahide informed me that the best time to go angling was from 6PM-6AM.

The border entry organized by both immigration and health officials at the Grand Barrier border post the following morning was exceptional.  I was attempting to enter Congo and was amazed by how well the system worked at both the entry and exit points. The officials were quite warm and friendly to start with, and they thoroughly checked through every passenger’s travel documentations, health certificates and even went ahead to measure our body temperatures. The Virunga Office at the border post is where most tourists coming to visit Virunga check in to get their Gorilla or Mountain hike permits, these are meant to be showcased at the National Park before the start of the hike.

As soon as the checks were done, by 8 am,  about 15 of us sat on the Virunga National Park truck and were drove towards the Kibati Patrol post which is about 1.5 -2hrs away from the Grand Barrier border. There was a heavy traffic flow in Goma town that morning with so many commuters seated on motorbikes heading to various parts of the city. The buildings in and around the city looked old and dilapidated.  Political instability in this region in recent years has greatly hindered the growth and development of the town. Excited children waved at us and tried their best to greet us in English as the truck was mainly occupied by Caucasians.

The hike started at about 10:30am after the briefing process and allocation of a porter to each individual. The trails at the start were quite muddy from the rains of the previous day but quite comfortable to walk through. The ascent eventually got steeper and tiring, hiking through the Lava rocks became difficult but we all got to the summit point safe and sound. The trek, which lasts for an average of 5-6hours is done at a moderate pace to enable even slow and relatively unfit hikers to get to the summit point. The rangers are quite helpful and have interesting stories about Goma and Congo to share with the hikers along the way. This also might be a polite way for them to distract the group from the tough terrain experience, especially at the final segment during the ascent to the crater rim.

A very fit French guy called Vincent and a lovely Norwegian girl –Maren and I were the first to get to the top, with my years of mountain hiking experience and regular exercise helping me to get there first!  The three of us quickly rushed to our huts which were quite cosy with mattresses and pillows inside.  This was the best accommodation facility I ever had in any of my mountain expeditions. The cold at the summit point was unbearable with the clothes we arrived in; so extra layers of warm clothes, socks and gloves proved to be very handy. I was pleased to see the rest of the group join us at the crater rim after about 40 minutes. We all re-united and stood at the edge of the massive crater filled with red bubbling lava –an out of this world experience and one of the biggest life highlights for all of us.

We were served warm cups of coffee and tea by our special Virunga chef, and later had deliciously prepared chicken, rice and vegetables for dinner accompanied with pineapples for dessert. The faint roars of the volcano could easily be heard from the mattresses on the floor of our designated huts, this prompted most of us to get up in the middle of the night and stare into the bubbling cauldron of fire, one of the most incredible natural phenomenon one could ever witness. Plenty of pictures and videos were captured by all of us- I had about 420 pictures on my phone, that’s how obsessed I was with the scenery!

We managed to fall asleep and woke up to freshly made coffee and tea, sausages, eggs, toast and fruit. The five star service we received during this entire trip was one we would never forget, it was unbelievable but worth the USD 300 we paid for the hiking permit. Our descent back to the starting point begun at about 7am, it was a bit of a struggle to walk through the loose volcanic rocks without tripping to the ground but thankfully none of us was injured.

We were back on ground by 10am, generously tipped our devoted porters, rangers and the entire crew that effortlessly took good care of us. We had a few grievances centered around the trip organization that we shared with the park authorities and later boarded the truck back to the Grand Barrier border, into Gisenyi and to our various hotel rooms. I went to bed happy that I had that amazing adventure ticked off my bucket list.

The following is essential for the hike:

1. Quality hiking boots
2. A Quality back pack
3. A hand watch
4. Sun-glasses
5. A long pair of thick socks
6. Long sleeved pants and shirts (to act as protection from thorn pricks from the bushes along the hiking trails).
7. Sunscreen for skin protection (the heat in this region tends to be extreme especially between December-February).
8. A hat or cap to offer protection from the hot sun.
9. Oranges for vitamin c, chocolate bars and salty snacks are also handy to replace the nutrients lost during the hike.
10. Altitude sickness tablets like Diamox and Acetazolamide come in handy for hikers who suffer from Altitude sickness. Medication is best when taken a day before the hike or at the start of the hike.
11. A sleeping bag, a tent, and all the necessary beddings required. (if hiker’s choose to spend a night at the mountain)
12. A head torch comes in handy especially in the night.
13. A camera/phone camera to capture the breath taking views encountered during the hike.
14. A fully charged power bank to re-charge one’s phone comes in very handy.
15. Toilet paper/wet wipes/hand sanitizer/face towel/Tooth paste & brush- Hikers should not expect to have a bath/shower at the mountain.

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Nile Safari Lodge is a luxurious lodge that provides an unforgettable wildlife experience within the scenic beauty of the Murchison Falls National Park.

Activities

• Game Drive
  Undoubtedly the highlight of any safari is the game drive. From the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle, you can experience the thrill of viewing wildlife in its natural environment. You are certain to spot and catch some great photos of the legendary big five.
• Bird Watching
  Home to over 1,100 species of birds, Uganda is a bird watchers’ paradise. This includes Crested Crane, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, African Fish Eagle, and the very shy majestic Shoebill Stork. The location of the Nile lodge makes it an ideal place for ornithologists and keen bird watchers.
• Nile River Cruise
  An excellent alternative to the game drive is an exciting boat ride along the green and lush curves of the mystical Nile with a perfect view of the Murchison Falls.
• Bike Safaris
  In partnership with Uganda Bike Safaris, we offer a different kind of safari experience on two wheels. Our Motorbike safaris can cater to riders with different levels of experience.
• Murchison falls trek
  The hike to the top of the Murchison Falls is perhaps the most special activity for nature lovers, joined with a boat cruise on the Nile it is the perfect combination of tranquil bliss and wild beauty that takes you to the basin of the falls.
• Chimpanzee Tracking
  Uganda has a modest population of about five thousand chimpanzees distributed throughout the country, across various forests and game parks.

Fort Murchison offers a variety of comfortable accommodations to suit budgets from the mid to lower market, Be it in our beautiful rooms or our comfortable thatched tents a great value for money is guaranteed.

Fort Murchison is situated in the former Aswa Lolim Game reserve, just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. It is set in a beautiful surrounding and looks out on the majestic Albert Nile

Getting to Fort Murchison

Fort Murchison is situated in the former Aswa Lolim Game reserve, just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge is a mere 5 km from Tangi gate, just of the main Karuma-Pakwach road. Watch out for the signpost few km before the pakwach bridge