The untouched wilderness and distant outline of mountain ranges of Kidepo Valley National Park are the highlights of this 8-day Wildlife and Culture safari to Northern Uganda. Taking the eastern route, we will pass by Sipi Falls at the foot of Mount Elgon and the Sebei tribe before continuing through the lands of nomadic agro-pastorists (the Karamojong people) to Kidepo Valley National Park, where we will have deep cultural and wildlife experiences. Then head south to Murchison Falls National Park for more wildlife and a boat ride to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls on the Nile. Finally, we will pay a visit to the Ziwa rhino sanctuary as we en route back to Kampala.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.

• Sipi Falls

• Kidepo Valley National Park

• Murchison Falls National Park

• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

 

ITINERARY

Day by day itinerary for our 8 Days Northern Uganda Wildlife and Culture Safari:

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE AIRPORT and PICK UP. (47km)

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Our friendly guide will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe airport and transfer you to your preferred place of accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala. Depending on the time of arrival we could have a brief tour around Entebbe for a city tour and enjoy the fresh breeze from Lake Victoria – 2nd largest lake in the world at no extra cost.

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DAY 2: Road Trip to Sipi Falls and Sebei Culture Tour. (340km)

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After breakfast, depart Kampala for the journey to Sipi falls. Sipi falls has beautiful falls and stunning scenery. They fall from various altitudes and are found in various locations along the Sipi River, which is why we must hike in search of the magical waterfall trails.

In the afternoon, you will go on a guided walk with a cultural aspect and connection to the local Sebei communities, after which we will experience the local and ancient culture of the 'Sabiny' people in a natural cave. Sing traditional songs, dance, listen to elders' stories, and try their food.  Dinner and a night's sleep Sipi Falls Resort, Sipi River Lodge, or Rafiki Lodge Sipi

 

DAY 3: Road Trip to Kidepo River National Park (444km)

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We'll continue our journey to KNP after breakfast. It's a very remote area with a scenic reserve, local people, markets in the most untouched area, and a remote village set up as the highlights. Dinner and overnight at a preferred lodge like Kidepo Savannah Lodge or Apoke Lodge.

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DAY 4: The Kidepo Valley National Park Experience. (40km)

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The morning and evening game drives in the Kidepo Valley National Park are fascinating. Kidepo is one of Africa's wildest and most spectacular reserves, set in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by rugged mountains and wooded hills. The park's landscape is scattered with small hills from which to enjoy stunning views in all directions, panoramic views of the Narus and Kidepo Valleys, and photographic opportunities of wildlife from every angle. Elephants, buffalo herds, jackals, Jackson's hartebeest, klipspringer, and possibly lions, leopard, cheetah, kanangorok hot springs, and a stunning sunset over the mountains can be seen on both the morning and evening game drives. Kidepo Savannah Lodge or any other preferred lodge is where you'll spend the night.

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DAY 5: Morning Game Walk and Afternoon Meeting With The Karamojong (10km)

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Following our mourning breakfast, we will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Kidepo on foot during a guided nature walk. The 5km walk through the Varus Valley offers one of the most incredible experiences that can only be fully appreciated when physically experienced. Expect to see many birds, including ostriches and wildlife, from a 70-meter vantage point.

We will then reconnect for lunch before embarking on a cultural experience that will bring you into contact with Karamojong peoples in the afternoon at Karenna and Kapedo before heading back to places of accommodation for dinner and overnight

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DAY 6: Road Trip to Murchison Falls National Park (379km)

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Expect more stunning sights and sounds as we leave Kidepo Valley National Park and begin our journey to Murchison Falls National Park for our next adventure during this Northern Uganda Safari experience. This day, we will travel through Uganda's northernmost town, Gulu, via Aruu Falls, where we will have lunch and a one-hour break before continuing through the flat scenic countryside straight to Murchison. It's a 7-hour drive, so we'll arrive at the lodge in the evening to freshen up, eat dinner, and enjoy the campfire at selected lodges like Red Chilli Rest Camp, Hornbill Bush Lodge or Paara safari lodge.

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DAY 7: Game-Drive & Boat-Cruise in Murchison Falls National Park (30km)

We will set off early in the morning for a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. As the list of mammals grows to 76, you search for Big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, and Buffalos on the vast savannah. We continue our journey through the circuits to the delta point in search of a smorgasbord of birds and mammals. In the afternoon, you take a boat ride on the Nile at 2 p.m. to the base of Murchison Falls, where the sound of the falls and the sight of the Nile waters squeezing through the 7m wide gorge are unimaginable. Along the banks, you will see Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, Elephants, and a variety of beautiful bird species. If you enjoy bird watching, this could be your calling card before heading back to at selected lodges like Red Chilli Rest Camp, Hornbill Bush Lodge or Paara safari lodge for a rest.

 

DAY 8: Transfer to Entebbe Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (352km)

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After breakfast, we drive to Kampala via the Ziwa rhino sanctuary. The only place in Uganda where rhinos can be found, and you can go on a trek to see these fascinating animals. You can then have lunch at the sanctuary or along the way, depending on the time. Continue to Entebbe, where your guide will drop you off at the airport after our 8-day wildlife and culture safari in northern Uganda. We recommend that you plan a night flight or add an extra day to fly the next day.