9 Days Uganda Wildlife & Culture Safari

After a sumptuous breakfast, venture out for a village /community tour 

Here you will cross the river by boat to Bujagali where the tour begins. Alternatively, you may choose to   go for a horseback safari.

Have an early lunch at about 12: 30 and at 13: 20 start your journey to Sipi.

Travel Distance is 190Kms – 4 hours’ drive.

On arrival, check in to your lodge and recuperate from the journey.

Overnight: Sipi River Lodge / Rafiki Lodge Sipi       

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning after breakfast, start off your day with touring Sipi Falls.

You will hike on Winding trails leading you through local communities to roaring waterfalls, lush farms and forests, and magnificent views of the Karamoja plains. Sipi Falls is a hiker's paradise waiting to be explored. The site guide will take you on a moderate hike (not too steep) for about 2-3 hours where you can see two of the three water falls.

In the afternoon, you will take a guided Sipi Coffee tour

Trace the story of coffee from seed to cup. Sipi Falls Arabica Coffee is some of the finest in the world. Meet local farmers to tour their plantation and learn about the lifecycle of the crop and their role in the process. Visit and tour the local processing plant to see the selected green beans before shipment. Finally learn the traditional art of roasting your own coffee and enjoy your own cup.

Overnight: Sipi River Lodge / Rafiki Lodge Sipi       

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Travel Distance 198Km (4 – 5 Hours)

Today you will leave Sipi at exactly 07:30 am and head north to Moroto. On arrival check in to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Karamojong culture. The afternoon is spent participating traditional games, daily activities as preparing staple foods, harvesting, beading, learning, dance, how to shoot bow and arrow and traditional friendly wrestling.

Optional Activity.

Sleeping a night with the Karamojong Warriors in the Kraal

Experience typical Karamojong pastoral life by sleeping a night with the animals and shepherds in the Kraal. Help bringing the cows to the kraal, share stories around the campfire, play games with the warriors and learn how all about nomadic life

Overnight: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Travel Distance: 241 Km (4 – 5 Hrs)

Breakfast on a leisurely morning & travel to the most beautiful safari park as you enjoy the beautiful scenery; unfortunately, we shall not be visiting the Cattle market in Kotido because it only happens on Wednesday / Monday, where herders buy and sell their goats, cows and chicken. It is a very interesting experience.

The ride to Kidepo is quite scenic.

You will spend the rest of the day enjoying the Lodge with all meals here.

Optional: 

Evening game drive.

Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge / Kidepo Savannah Lodge   

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Included

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a game drive.

One of Uganda’s most beautiful reserves, the remote Kidepo Valley National Park stretches across broad swathes of savannah studded with hills and rock clusters and is traversed by the forest-flanked Lorupei River. It is home to roughly 80 mammal species, 28 of which are found at no other park in the country, and is particularly well known for its rich population of raptors and over 450 species of bird. Visitors can look forward to excellent wildlife sightings including greater & lesser kudu, lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant &various plains games. Discover Africa’s most scenic and award-winning wildlife reserve;

An evening game drive is scheduled to maximize the chances of seeing the elusive big cats plus nocturnal animals.

Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge / Kidepo Savannah Lodge   

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, and Lunch
Tea, Coffee, and Soft Drinks Included

Travel Distance: Kidepo - Murchison 340Km (7 – 8 Hours)

Today you will leave the magical Kidepo National Park and head to either Murchison Falls or Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

On arrival, spend the rest of the day at Leisure.

Overnight: Amuka Lodge / Fort Murchison Lodge    

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Included

Day Itinerary

After an early breakfast, you will have a game drive through the delta circuit, reputably known for high concentrations of wildlife. Return to the lodge and spend the rest of the morning at leisure.

What to expect;

Lions, leopards including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, hartebeests, oribi, Uganda Kobs, chimpanzees, and monkeys.

In the afternoon, you will go for the superb launch cruise on the Nile. In addition to taking you close to the base of the waterfall, the 3-hour launch trip follows a stretch of the Nile with a compelling African atmosphere. Game viewing is excellent with stunning birdlife.

What to expect:

• Hippos in their hundreds


• Some of the largest Nile crocodiles left in Africa,


• Small herds of buffalo, waterbuck, and kob


• Elephants


• The birdlife on the banks is stunning. Birds to be seen include the African fish Eagle, Goliath heron, saddle-billed stork, African Jacana, Pied and malachite kingfishers, African skimmer, Piacpiac, rock pratincole kingfishers, bee-eaters, and many more.

Option 2:

Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Well-trained Rangers will take you through the territory of endangered Southern White Rhinos by foot. It is a great opportunity to watch these endangered magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Overnight: Amuka Lodge / Fort Murchison Lodge    

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, and Lunch
Tea, Coffee, and Soft Drinks Included

As your trip is coming to an end, you will transfer to Kampala / Entebbe by land from either Murchison Falls or Ziwa depending on what option you choose.

You will be dropped off at your hotel.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

END OF SAFARI

DISCLAIMER:    

• The journey time stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.


• Listed accommodation options are subject to change for similar ones depending on availability per destination visited.