Uganda, jungle and Nile

Day 1. Welcome to the most important river in the world.

We arrive at Entebbe Airport and then get transported to the Holland Park. The hotel has an excellent view of the Nile, which allows us to understand how legendary this adventure will be: the Nile, one of the most famous rivers in the world, surrounded by a jungle and the density of the trees. The dangers that encircle the river, the creatures that hide beneath the trees, on the shores, under its water, all waiting to be explored.

Day 2. Upstream.

Once we upload our luggage on the pickup, we start our ride upriver. This journey implies villages, jungles, farms, and visiting the Speke monument, at the beginning of the Nile. In the afternoon, we have the option to swim before taking the cruise at sunset through the Bujugali lake. In the evening, we will stay, once again, in the Holland Park.

Day 3. Cavalcade in the Victoria Lake.

We take off early in the morning and meet with our horses at Victoria Lake before embarking on this spectacular ride along the peninsula. This lake is the biggest in Africa, where birdlife changes dramatically, and the land further opens itself. We ride along the lake, going around the bay and the hills. We then have lunch at a marvelous viewpoint. After spending the day riding, we stay at the Rainforest refuge.

Day 4. The Mabira Forest.

We would spend 4 hours exploring Mabira Forest and its surrounds with a morning tea stop in the thick jungle. We will be looking for rare forest primates, a subspecies of Grey Cheeked Mangabeys that are only found in Mabira Forest. There is also lots of spectacular birdlife. Late lunch back at the Rain Forest Lodge. You have the afternoon to yourself to relax, get a massage, swim, or wander the forest.

Day 5. Among trees, monkeys, and journeys in the jungle.

Today, we visit the tropical jungle. Vegetation, trees, uneven land, narrow vision. The monkeys talk from the trees over our heads, some local villagers watch mesmerized: they have never seen a horse before. After a rural lunch in the jungle, we return to the river, passing by the sugar and tea plantations. We spend the night at The Haven, with a panoramic and unforgettable view of the Nile. We rest in our luxurious rooms while our horses rest: everything is ready for our next adventure.

Day 6. Rafting through cascades to feel alive.

We get into the depth of the white vibrant waters with our rafts, into that part of the river where the rocks and the drifts cause an ideal turbulence to make us feel alive. In spite of the cascade being steep, if we fall in the water, it is highly probable that we just get soaked in warm water. After a day of rafting, in the afternoon, we return to the hotel and get relaxed.

Day 7. Swim with the Horses.

In the morning, we relax at the refuge. We have breakfast while we contemplate the landscape and share experiences. In the afternoon, we swim with the horses in the river and move forward. We meet with local villagers and, when we finally reach our destination, we unsaddle. Our adventure, river-lake-jungle has ended, and the only thing left is to say goodbye to the Nile, to the hotel, and to our horses. A part of us will stay here forever, no doubt, at the shore of the river.

Day 8. Farewell.

Departure day, we will relax at the lodge with a swim or a massage in the morning before departing to Entebbe at about 2 pm. We will arrive at Entebbe at about 5:30 pm.