Uganda Tours
Uganda Family Safari Holiday
Take the family to explore the capital of Uganda, Kampala, and enjoy activities in Lake Mburo National Park.
A Remarkable Family Adventure
Take a safari to Uganda for a remarkable family adventure and explore Lake Mburo National Park. This 7-day, 6-night safari holiday will allow you and your family to build memories that will last forever. With walking safari options and also horseback safaris available for non-riders, this great tour can be extended and tailor-made to your exact requirements.
Suitable for children aged 8 years and up. Contact us for further options including beach extensions and other national parks in Uganda.
Day By Day
Your Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive in Entebbe
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by one of our local team who will take you to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Kabira Country Club · Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2
Kampala Sightseeing Tour
In the morning you will take a three-hour tour of the city of Kampala, experiencing first-hand the hustle and bustle this city has become known for, plus some souvenir shopping at one of the craft markets in town.
Overnight in Kabira Country Club · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park
Set off early for a four-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda's ten wildlife safari parks, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, take a three-hour afternoon game drive for an opportunity to see wildlife including zebras, buffalos, impala, giraffes and elands.
Overnight in Mihingo Lodge · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4
Horseback Safaris
Set off in the morning for another wildlife viewing experience – only this time on horseback, with no vehicle frame between you and the wildlife making the encounters much more thrilling. The horseback safari is child friendly and available to riders with no previous experience, capped with a bush breakfast before heading back to the lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure – the kids (and adults!) have the swimming pool to enjoy, and the lodge also offers bush courses for kids geared towards getting children interacting more with the environment.
Overnight in Mihingo Lodge · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5
Game Viewing Adventures
Tailor the morning to your liking – another horseback safari, a walking safari instead, or send the kids off on a bush course while you enjoy a lazy lie-in. In the afternoon, a two-hour boat ride on Lake Mburo, home to hippos, crocodiles and lots of bird life, followed by an evening game drive through the park including a cultural tour in a community on the park's boundaries.
Overnight in Mihingo Lodge · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6
Game Viewing Adventures
Another morning to tailor to your preference – a mountain bike safari, or stay at the lodge for a yoga or massage session while the kids help out at the horse stables, or head to a den located south of a waterhole and saltlick near the lodge to watch wildlife come and go and capture great photos. Spend the afternoon sunbathing and enjoying the pool with the kids, before an evening night game drive in search of the evasive leopard.
Overnight in Mihingo Lodge · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 7
Return to Kampala
After four days of adventure and relaxation in the wild, it's time to make your way home. Spend the morning at the lodge and check out in time for lunch, then drive the four hours back to Entebbe for your flight home.
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Know Before You Go
Included & Excluded
What’s Included
Accommodation in double occupancy (two people sharing) – two rooms included
Local transportation in private customised safari vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
Meals as stipulated in the itinerary
All activities as described in the itinerary
Park entry fees
All tipping of local guides (apart from the main tour guide)
What’s Not Included
International travel to the start and end point – contact us for information and flight options
Any airport taxes
Travel insurance
Any visa requirements (approx. $50 per person)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus meals other than those mentioned on the program
Expenditure of a personal nature, laundry, telephone bills, drinks, souvenirs, tips etc.
Early check-in / late checkout fees if required
Gratuities for the main local tour guide
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Dates & Prices
This is a private tour, scheduled to your requirements, and can be tailor-made to your exact needs – contact us for a quote.
From £9,225 based on a family of four in two rooms
Good to Know
Travel Information
Safety, Passport, Visa and Health Information
We strongly recommend that you check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Uganda.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into Uganda, with at least one blank page for entry stamps. Apply for a visa at the Ugandan High Commission in London or online for an e-visa (an East African Tourist Visa is also available, valid 90 days for multiple entry into Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda) – only a Uganda visa is required for this particular tour.
Homosexual activity is illegal and not tolerated in Uganda's conservative society, and public displays of affection between same-sex couples could lead to arrest. It is illegal to buy, sell or trade protected wildlife or their parts without a licence, under the CITES ivory ban. Smoking is prohibited in public places and within 50 metres of them, and e-cigarettes and shisha are banned. Drug trafficking penalties are severe. Do not photograph military, official or diplomatic sites, including Owen Falls Dam near Jinja, and always ask permission before photographing people. It is an offence for anyone, including children, to wear military-style clothing, camouflage or red berets.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. Medical facilities in Uganda are limited, especially outside Kampala – serious accidents or illness may require air ambulance evacuation, so make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds. Malaria and schistosomiasis (bilharzia) are common, with regular cholera outbreaks – drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks.
What to Bring
Light clothing will suffice for most of your trip, with long-sleeved shirts/tops and trousers ideal for mornings and evenings when insects are active, plus a light waterproof coat. Well-worn, low-cut hiking shoes are ideal for safari activities.
Please allow yourself one main piece of luggage and a day-sack – you're expected to carry your own baggage, so don't overload yourself; a soft wheely bag may be easier to manage than a suitcase. We also recommend a sunhat, sunscreen, a torch, insect repellent, a water bottle, a solar charger, binoculars and a camera.
While You're There
The Ugandan Shilling is the local currency – ATMs are widely available and credit cards widely accepted in Kampala and other main towns. Uganda uses type G plugs (three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern), on a 240V/50Hz supply.
Uganda is on GMT+3, and wifi is common in hotels, lodges, restaurants and cafes across touristed areas.
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