Our Wildest Places

Two game drives a day are included in our daily rates and are usually done in the morning and in the late afternoon.

We use open Landcruiser game-viewers. Our expert guides will discuss with guests what they hope to see and will tailor the outing based on these discussions.

Snacks and drinks (included) are always brought on a drive and guests can stop and enjoy a drink and a nibble in the bush.

Our guests are very likely to get up close and personal with Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Rothschild giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo, Waterbuck, roan antelope, Jackson's hartebeest, warthog, among many other savannah species. The birdlife is also excellent and the park boasts over 400 species.

Guided walks out in the bush, learning about flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in the African Bush, follow the tracks, walk with zebra and giraffe, step in the footprints of elephant on a dry riverbed, examine plants and geological features. The excursions can be long or short (some can be full day excursions) and are tailored to the individual group with many routes available depending on the season.

Combine your morning game drive with a wild breakfast experience. Instead of returning to the lodge for your meal, set up under the shade of a giant kigelia tree and have breakfast in the bush surrounded by wildlife.

Visit a local Karamajong village with an interpretative guide whose family still lives there. Learn the traditional ways of life, speak with the elders, participate in the storytelling and dancing and daily life. These visits are authentic immersive experiences, not put on for the tourist.

African Sunsets are world famous, and nowhere is more spectacular and memorable than Kidepo for watching the sun drop towards the horizon. From vantage points on top of one of the many rocky outcrops, or on the edge of an animal filled watering hole, sit back and watch the show, G+T in hand as the sky shifts, phasing going through almost every colour of the spectrum in the space of just a few minutes.

Make your way back to camp in the gathering darkness, keeping an eye out for the unique and unusual creatures that come out after dark.

Game Drives are the bread and butter of any safari in Africa. From Papa's Camp, we do our game drives in the exclusive and secluded Kisangani sector of Murchison Falls National Park. This is a newly appointed Low-Use Zone, ensuring privacy. Depending on conditions, wildlife movements and your preferences, your guide will discuss the best area for the drive with you.

Expect to see Lion, Leopard, Rothschild Giraffe, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Uganda Kob, Waterbuck and Warthog among many others. As always in Uganda, a great variety of birdlife will also be spotted.

One of our most favourite Safari activities. Immerse yourself in a raw wildlife experience with a professional walking guide to interpret the bush. Examine spoor, track animals, taste wild fruits and smell wild flowers with chances to get up close and personal with a variety of game.

Many of our own tracks are available, including savannah walks as well as trails along The Nile.

The Nile River is a Fishing Mecca, and at Papa's Camp we have access to nearly 20km of untouched riverbank with a seemingly infinite number of secret fishing spots. Fishing here is a wilderness experience in itself, often involving walking along stretches of the river, or driving to some of our favourite pools. Hippo and crocodiles are likely to bee seen among many other animals.

The ultimate target is of course the legendary Nile Perch. Voracious and athletic predators, these fish are known reach over 200lbs. Nile Perch are among the most prized freshwater sport fish in the world. At Papa's Camp, We have been catching Perch anywhere from 50-100 lbs.

The methods we use vary, depending on the target, location and water conditions, from fly fishing, to casting spinners and lures, though Live Bait is the best way to hook into a monster.

Other Species that can be caught include Tigerfish, Barbel, Yellowfish, Catfish, Tilapia and more.

Boat trips along the River Nile provides opportunities not only for fantastic game-viewing, but also to witness the park's namesake waterfall, Murchison Falls, thundering into the delta at the top of Lake Albert. Approximately 11,000 cubic feet of water is propelled through 30ft wide gorge, cascading 141 ft onto the rocks below, making this among the most powerful and dramatic waterfalls in the world.

There is a chimpanzee research project on site at Semliki, being run by the University of Indiana in the USA. The research is based on bipedalism and is likely providing further insight into human evolution.

Guests are invited to visit the research site and go into the forest with the team. There are a number of trails cut through the forest. This is a fascinating outing.

Game Drives are the bread and butter of any safari in Africa.

Expect to see Uganda Kob, Savannah and Forest Elephant, Buffalo, several monkey species, Waterbuck, Bushbuck & Warthog among many others. Semliki is in particular known for its unique and diverse bird life, with mix of savannah, forest and wet habitat birds numbering nearly 500 species

A cruise down the famous Kazinga channel in one of our specially modified safari boats. A canopy provides shade, 4 swivel seats ensure optimal game viewing to get all the best angles, and a cushioned lounging area in the bow.

The Kazinga Channel is one of our highlights, with enormous populations of elephant swimming and frolicking in the shallows and hippo galore. Birding is exceptional including a great variety of water bird species.

The stunning Kyambura Gorge is a little over 10km in length and 100m deep. The gorge, in drastic contrast to the surrounding savannah is inhabited by a dense riparian rainforest and his home to one large community of Chimpanzees.

Descend into the gorge on foot with a team of expert Chimpanzee tracking guides. Meander through this stunning forest, watching birds and monkeys leap from branch to branch and hippo grunting in the river. All the while listen out for the distinctive call of the chimpanzees and follow their trail. These wild Chimps are comfortable around people and may just welcome you into their world for a little while. Climb your way out at the end and head back to camp by boat with a new found appreciation for humans closest relatives.

Other than Chimpanzees, expect to see Colobus and Red-Tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Hippo, Elephant and a variety of birds.

Game Drives are the bread and butter of any safari in Africa. From Honey Bear, we do game drives within the exclusive Kyambura Game Reserve as well as across the Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on conditions, wildlife movements and your preferences, your guide will discuss the best area for the drive with you.

Expect to see Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Waterbuck, Bushbuck & Warthog among many others. As always in Uganda, a great variety of birdlife will also be spotted, with opportunities to see Lesser Flamingo in one of the many crater lakes.

After dark provides some of the best opportunities for predator sightings, as well as the chance to see some of the unusual and lesser seen nocturnal creatures that only reveal themselves at night. Using a bright spotlight, look out for the distinctive reflection of pairs of eyes watching you from the bush.

As well as the typical animals one might spot on a game drive, expect to see leopard, genets, mongoose, scrub hare, yellow winged bats, night jars, owls and much more.

Walking in the bush is one of our favourite ways of experiencing the African wilderness. Immerse yourself in a raw wildlife experience with a professional walking guide to interpret the bush. Examine spoor, track animals, taste wild fruits and smell wild flowers with chances to get up close and personal with a variety of game.

There are many walking routes to choose from savanna walks, forest walks and of course walking some of the stunning crater rims.

Gorilla tracking is the highlight of a trip to Clouds, and for many it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A truly unique wildlife encounter combining wilderness, wonder and awe.

The tracking can take anywhere between 2-8 hours and requires a degree of fitness and physical ability.

Weather is unpredictable, the terrain can be challenging and the memories will be long lasting!!