This off the beaten track safari is a unique adventure in Africa taking you through the source of the river Nile, Sipi falls, pian upe wildlife reserve and Kidepo valley national park without forgetting the rhino trekking in ziwa rhino sanctuary. The walking safari, culture and community tour, incredible scenery, game drives offers a life time experience. Enjoy your private and standard tour for the ultimate experience in Uganda.
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
We meet our tour guide for the 11 days Uganda safari at Entebbe airport (depending on flight time) and transfer to our hotel to relax after the flight and be ready for tomorrows adventures.
Overnight at papyrus guesthouse.
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Day 2: Nature walk and boat cruise on the Source of river Nile
After an early morning breakfast, depart from Entebbe at 8:00 am to Sezzibwa falls in Mukono district. A resting and healing place for the Kabaka (King) of Buganda, proceed to Mabira forest for a 2-hour forest hike the park has over 299 bird species like lake sun birds, horn bill species, different primate species like the grey cheeked mangabeys, and red tailed monkeys. Head to sunset hotel for a mouthwatering lunch, we drive to the source of the Nile with quite a number of palm trees, tropical plant, some primates hanging on the trees, watch native fisher men throw their fishing nets into the river, most interesting of all you shall go for a boat ride to the source of the Nile where you shall view a few islands during the cruise and later head to Jinja town, the once industrial capital of Uganda, now dominated by different tribes in Uganda especially from the eastern region. Have dinner and overnight stay at the source of the smile hotel. Overnight at Kingfisher resort Jinja
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DAY 3: Transfer to Sipi falls. Optional Abseiling on Sipi falls
After warm breakfast at leisure, you shall depart to Sipi falls in Kapchorwa district on a plateau 1800m above sea level. (eastern Uganda) north eastern of Sironko and Mbale. The town looks fantastic since it’s located on the foot of mountain Elgon. The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. You will stay in a wonderful lodge. From your lodge you have beautiful views over one of the waterfalls. Overnight at Lacam Lodge
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Day 4: Hike to Sipi falls and later the coffee and community experience
Wake up call from the amazing sounds of Sipi falls, enjoy your breakfast and after hike the famous waterfalls, the incredible Sipi falls for an adventure, the trail is a little steep and puzzling as you pass through banana and coffee plantations but very rewarding because you shall enjoy a photo moment with your camera as the falls and caves under are very beautiful! Save your memory as you leave this beautiful country of nature later, we shall head back to the lodge for a mouthwatering lunch and after go to the coffee project one of the places where great coffee is processed you may even get a chance to take a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Dinner and overnight stay at Lacam lodge.
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DAY 5:Explore Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve then proceed to Kara-tunga Safari Camp
Be up early and have your breakfast then proceed for game viewing in the pristine Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Pian Upe is located between Mt. Elgon NP and Kidepo Valley NP, established as a game (wildlife) reserve in the 1960s. The Reserve is part of the Mount Elgon Conservation Area (MECA).
While in Pian Upe, look out for its inhabitants such as ostriches, common elands, plain zebras, the greater kudu, savanna monitor lizards and the only remaining numbers of roan antelope in the whole of Uganda. It is also only in Pian Upe that you may have the chance to see cheetahs while on a Uganda safari. After the game viewing and of course (packed) lunch, exit Pian Upe then head to Moroto. Overnight at Kara-tunga Safari Camp -
DAY 6: short morning cycling or hike around Mount Moroto - Visit The Karamojong Manyattas of Nakaperimoru in Kotido.
After breakfast, you will begin our cycling tour through the Manayattas and Villages in Moroto. We highly recommend cycling on mountain bikes in this area however, if you prefer not to cycle we recommend using a motor bike commonly as Boda Boda who drive you safe through the Villages. Afterwards, we traverse through the Karamojong wilderness area, as we continue our journey off the beaten track by going through the tribes, hopping for a market day to visit the tribes, it’s a very remote area with a scenic reserve, local people, Karamojong markets in the most un touched area and remote village set up are the highlights especially the livestock fields on the remote wild Motorway. Evening cultural experience with the Karamojong’s. Overnight at La Mansion Kotido
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Day 7: Transfer to Kidepo valley national park – Possible evening game drive
After your delicious warm breakfast, drive to Kidepo valley national park near Uganda-Sudan boarder this park is a true expression of African wilderness. Upon arrival before we go to the park, you shall have to go for a community visit where you will discover the local community’s life style, their culture among other amazing discoveries, don’t miss as its quite an interesting place to visit, it will show you the true way of how some Ugandans live with no exaggeration not only that, endeavor to carry some local currency with you (Optional) since the local community makes some crafts for those interested. Later proceed to the park for your dinner and overnight stay at Kidepo Savannah lodge.
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DAY 8:Morning and evening game drive at Kidepo national park
Have early morning breakfast and head to one of the most interesting national parks in Africa while there, you may have the opportunity to view cheetahs, ostriches, big herds of buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elephants among other animal species not forgetting the park has over 476 bird species that can be viewed making this safari much more interesting and a must go for bird watchers. Please don’t forget to carry your binoculars. Not just that you will discover Narus river from where most of the animals and birds use as a drinking place to enhance their survival in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Kidepo Savannah lodge.
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DAY 9: Nature walk and Transfer to Gulu
This day after breakfast you will go on a nature walk for about 2 hours through the park with an armed ranger. He will guide you and tell you about the park and also about the birds, wildlife, shrubs, flora among many others. You will then return to check out at the lodge before driving to Gulu city. Dinner and overnight at Gulu Churchill courts
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Day 10: Rhino tracking at Ziwa and Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe
Its yet another day to explore the incredible nature with a walking safari to track the rhinos at ziwa rhino sanctuary as we en route to end our life time adventure. Have lunch and drive to Kampala or Entebbe before traffic.
Bonne Voyage, Viaje Seguro!
- Gorilla permits (if applicable)
- Chimps permits (if applicable)
- 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Fuel for the vehicle
- Accomodations on full board meals
- Drinking water during transit
- A couple of fruits on transit
- Park Entry fees
- Drinks
- Flight Tickets
- Tips
- Items of personal interests