Tebito Track, often referred to as the Honeymoon Track, lies entirely on the southern bank of the Victoria Nile.
It spans roughly 22 kilometres and operates as a semi-loop from the vicinity of Sambiya River Lodge eastwards toward the Rabongo area, before circling back. Unlike Buligi or Pakuba, this track does not interlink with northern routes unless one crosses the Paraa ferry.
The southern bank features a drier woodland mosaic with undulating hills and seasonal streamlines. The area lacks extensive riverine floodplains but compensates with interior browse zones used by herbivores year-round.
Following a 2016 translocation effort, the giraffe population on the southern bank has steadily increased, improving sighting reliability on Tebito.
Other frequently observed species include Jackson’s hartebeest, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and bushbuck.
Birdlife is moderate but includes southern-biased records such as green-winged pytilia and speckle-fronted weaver, which are more common in these dry brush habitats than on the northern side.
The track’s interior loops are sometimes used for short-burst game drives for guests based south of the river.
Tebito receives significantly less visitor volume than the northern tracks. The ferry crossing limits spontaneous access, and some operators reserve it for multi-day itineraries only.
However, for properties such as Murchison River Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, and Baker’s Lodge, this track offers a practical local game circuit without needing to cross north.
The track surface is generally smoother than Pakuba or Albert during the dry season, but erodes faster after rain due to sandy subsoils. During prolonged wet spells, some loops are closed temporarily. UWA posts periodic alerts at southern ranger posts when access changes.
Tourists expecting predator densities comparable to Buligi may be disappointed unless travel timing is precise.
However, the track’s low traffic, broader viewsheds, and mixed woodland structure offer different levels of observation, especially for repeat visitors or self-drivers seeking solitude.