FRENA ADVENTURES

On this safari you will go off the beaten track to explore the East! You’ll get to visit Jinja, the source of River Nile. From there, an adventurous rafting tour will be conducted and then a quad biking in the nearby villages. Then continuing on further east, you’ll visit the Mt. Elgon National Park. It is home to some famous tourist attractions like the Sipi Falls, Crater Lake, hidden caves etc. You’ll get to enjoy captivating views of regenerating forests, flowers, stands of bamboo and a variety of wild animals and birds.

Safari Highlights

Mabira forest primates, birds and colorful butterflies
Source of the Nile tour
Rafting on the Nile
Quad biking along the Nile
Sipi falls experience
Abseiling down the mountain
Spectacular scenic views
Game viewing
Bird watching

Day 1: Travel To Jinja

After having an early morning breakfast, you’ll travel to Jinja which is located east to Kampala. Along the way, you’ll have a stopover at the Mabira Forest which is a dense tropical forest in Uganda. A short hike inside this forest will enable you to see various species of primates, birds and colorful butterflies. You will continue the journey to Jinja through beautiful scenery of tea and sugar cane plantations along the road and the colourful road side stalls studded with fresh fruits and vegetables. Upon arrival in Jinja you will visit the genuine origin of the Nile to see the spot where the longest drive in the world starts its journey to the Mediterranean Sea. You will have lunch and later go for a brief drive through the historical town of Jinja before retiring to the hotel of your booking for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Rafting On The Nile

After having your breakfast, you’ll go for an adventurous water rafting activity along River Nile. At about 9:30 am after receiving a briefing about the tour and wearing special gears, you’ll start at the source of Nile. The rafting is done on an 18 kilometre stretch of the Nile River and no prior experience of rafting is required. The first few rapids are of low grade (1, 2) to build the confidence of the participants before guiding them gradually into the more challenging grades. A total of eight major rapids are rafted to maximize the adrenaline rush of this adventure. You will also enjoy the beautiful scenery and thundering rapids of the White Nile and see incredible birdlife as you drift quietly between the rapids. You will be treated to a barbecue and drinks after the rafting after which you will retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Quad Biking, Kayaking, Horse Riding

You will have breakfast and then go on a 4 hour quad bike safari. You will follow the small tracks through the bushes that lead us to beautiful view point’s overlooking the rapids of the Nile. The safari will also give you the chance to explore the African countryside from another angle, as you pass small villages and see people go about their daily routine activities. In the afternoon you will relax at the impressive Bujagali Falls, ride along the shores of the Nile on the back of a horse, go kayaking, enjoy a village walk or rent a mountain bike and explore the surroundings.

Day 4: Travel To Sipi

You will after your breakfast set off to explore of the east towards Tororo, situated at the border with Kenya. From here you will observe the Tororo Rock, a prominent rock that rises 300 metres above the surrounding plains. Rock climbing is possible on request. The tour will then proceed to Mbale which is a village located in the foot of Mount Elgon. The place is a famous heritage spot where the imbalu circumcision is performed which is believed to be the ritual passage of young men into adulthood. After having lunch at Mbale, you’ll travel to Sipi Village which is nestled in between the waterfalls and mountains. Dinner and overnight will be organized at the lodge of your preference.

Day 5: Hike To Sipi Falls

You will after your breakfast go for a hike to the stunning Sipi falls that cascade of over a 100 metre cliff. You will continue with a steep climb to a series of caves as you follow the challenging trail to two other waterfalls. You will pass maize fields, coffee gardens, banana plantations and typical African homesteads on your way and enjoy the breathtaking views over the valley. Those interested in experiencing a real thrill and watch the waterfalls from a very close distance will go abseiling down the mountain to the bottom of the famous Sipi Falls. At the end of the day you will experience a magnificent sunset before returning to your lodge.

Day 6: Exploration Of Mount Elgon National Park

You will have an early breakfast and drive to the Mount Elgon Forest Exploration Centre for a day hike that will enable you to explore the diverse mountain forest. There are two hike option areas to choose from. The forest exploration center trail will let you enjoy the cool mist at Chebonet Falls, Kapkwai Cave, the talking tree. After that, you can climb further up to get a spectacular viewpoint of the low land areas below. The other is the long ‘arm’ of Mt. Elgon that bears the Wanale trails loop with vertical cliffs of ridge and several cascading waterfalls that make a very scenic drive. Each of these hike areas has short walk trails ranging between 3km and 11km that offer an excellent opportunity to experience Mt. Elgon’s unique plants and wildlife in a short period. In both, you will enjoy views of regenerating forests, fields of colourful flowers, extensive stands of bamboo and a variety of birds and wild animals. You will retire to a dinner and overnight at your lodge in the Sipi areas.