9 DAYS NORTH-EAST UGANDA EXPRESS SAFARI
Overview
This safari explores the less travelled North-Eastern safari circuits of Uganda. We track the Rhinos at Ziwa, take a boat ride to the bottom of Murchison falls, meet the Karamojong people, search for roan antelopes at Pian Upe, Hike the Sipi Falls, relax in Jinja and conclude with a city tour of Kampala.
HighlightsÂ
- Game drives
- Boat rides
- Nature walks
- Hikes
- Birding
- AdventureÂ
ItineraryÂ
Day 1:Â Arrival
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National ParkÂ
Day 3: Game Drives
Day 4: Transfer to Moroto
Day 5: Moroto Hike or Cultural experienceÂ
Day 6: Transfer to Sipi FallsÂ
Day 7: Sipi Falls Hike & Transfer to JinjaÂ
Day 8: Jinja
Day 9: Departure
Inclusions/Exclusions
- Park fees
- Return Transport to Kampala
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- Accommodation according to itineraryÂ
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicleÂ
- International flightsÂ
- Visa FeesÂ
- Travel InsuranceÂ
- Tips
- Personal Purchases (souvenirs, drinks etc.)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Day by Day
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, Optional activities in Entebbe may be possible at the following places. Uganda Wildlife Education center (UWEC) formerly known as the Zoo, The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Reptile Village Uganda.Â
Journey Time: +20 minsÂ
Meal Plan: Not IncludedÂ
Accommodation: Airport GuesthouseÂ
Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. it hosts over 77 mammal species as well as around 475 bird species.
Journey: +9 hrs Â
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation:Â Apoka BandasÂ
After breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive along the Narus Valley in the afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for buffalo, giraffes, zebras, elands, oribis and elephants – and even the odd jackal. Your guide may even be able to locate lions, sunbathing atop rocks.Â
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation: Apoka BandasÂ
Depart on a morning game drive after breakfast and thereafter proceed to Moroto. The journey goes through remote areas with beautiful views, giving you the best insight of the true African wilderness.Â
Journey: +5 hrs Â
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp
Moroto town is located 210 km, north-east of Kampala, at the gentle slopes of the volcanic massive Mt Moroto (3085m) and the surrounding savannah planes withhold a range of activities to do such as: hiking and trekking, cultural experiences, bicycle tours, bush walks and archaeological tours.Â
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp
We drive through Pian Upe wildlife Reserve as we head towards the magnificent Sipi Falls. The falls are formed by Sipi River that flows at the base of Mount Elgon, which lies between the border of Uganda and Kenya.Â
Journey: +4 hrs Â
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation: Rafiki Lodge SipiÂ
Embark on a 4-hour hiking tour that will be guided by a local guide who talks about the history, culture, flora and fauna of the Sipi Falls area. Optional activities include; Abseiling excursions ranging from easy 25m descents all the way to 100m waterfall descent, community walks, coffee tours, sunset and sunrise views, cave exploration and so much more. Later we head to Jinja in the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation:Â The Nile PorchÂ
This town is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is famous for being the historic source of the River Nile and, more recently, for developing into the adrenaline capital of East Africa. Choose to relax by the river or poolside, go horseback riding or take a spin on the shores of the Nile on a Quad bike. Thrill seeker can opt for a half - or full day rafting! At the end of the day, you can go for a sundwoner at the source of the Nile!
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerÂ
Accommodation: The Nile Porch
After early breakfast, we drive through Mabira Forest en route to the capital city. End of SafariÂ
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Not included
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