8 Days Uganda Photography Tour

Day Itinerary
Journey time: 5 – 6 Hours
Depart Kampala very early for Murchison Falls National Park. This is a five to six hours’ drive. You will have lunch in Masindi (optional) and later continue to the park. You will have the opportunity to drive to the falls before you check in your lodge for an overnight.
Optional Activity: En-route to Masindi; 3 hours’ drive out of Kampala you will stopover in Masindi for lunch (optional)
Upon entrance into the park, visit the top of the falls; here you will spot a permanent rainbow right from the top as you feel the uproar of the waterfall. The view is explains why Murchison Falls is known as one of the world’s strongest waterfalls.
And soon after experiencing the perfect scenery, proceed to the ferry dock & crossover to your lodge so as check in for lunch & the rest of today at leisure.

Overnight: Fort Murchison Lodge / Hornbill Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day Itinerary
GAME DRIVE & LAUNCH CRUISE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FALLS
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 a stunning bird life.
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.
Activities
Morning Guided nature walk / hike
Afternoon Cultural Encounter
Optional
Evening A night with a local family
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day Itinerary
Journey time: 4 - 5 Hrs
Breakfast on a leisurely morning & travel to the most beautiful safari park as you enjoy the beautiful scenery; but if well planned, and this day is scheduled Wednesday, you will have an opportunity of experiencing an authentic Karamojong cattle market, where herders buy and sell their goats, cows and chicken. It is a very interesting experience which you cannot afford to miss.
Then after the market visit, proceed to Uganda’s most remote national park, the only ‘’True African Wilderness’’ with photogenic sceneries and vegetation.
You will spend the rest of the day enjoying the Lodge with all meals here.
Activities
Morning Visit an authentic Karamojong cattle market (wednesdays only)

Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/ Uwa Bandas and Cottages
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day Itinerary
Today tou will spend the entire morning in Kidepo National Park and also do a walking safari to discover the gems of this beautiful Park ranked by CNN as a bucketlist destination a ’True African Wilderness’’ with photogenic sceneries and vegetation.
You might have an opportunity of experiencing an authentic Karamojong cattle market, where herders buy and sell their goats, cows and chicken. It is a very interesting experience which you cannot afford to miss.

EXPLORE MOROTO / KARAMOJONG TRIBE & CULTURE
In the early afternoon, transfer tp Maroto and later take a scenic nature walk through the valley of Mount Moroto, the highest mountain of Karamoja. During this, you will visit a traditional village of the ‘’Tepeth’’ natives, with a chance of spending a night in the Karamojong Traditional ‘’Kraal’’ (optional). The Karamojong are related to the Masai of Kenya and live a similar lifestyle, but the difference is that Karamojong is completely unknown giving you an exclusive visit. You will also visit one of the most impressive Kraal or Manyatta of this community.
Overnight: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary
Today you will take the scenic route from Moroto to Sipi Falls located In Kapchorwa district. This is a very picturesque place that will give you lots of beautiful images. Ensure to catch the beautiful sunset.
Overnight: Sipi River Lodge /Rafiki Lodge Sipi

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Today you will have an early morning to catch some shots of the sunrise. Also choose from some of the activities below.
• Abseiling. This one of the most adventurous sports you will engage in on your trip.
• Hiking. You are provided walking sticks to provide support on this hike. ...
• Agro-tour. On this tour, you will get to experience the life of a coffee grower. ...
• Mountain Biking. ...
• Bird watching. ...
• Community Visits.
Later transfer to Kampala via Jinja. Overnight in Kampala.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa /Speke Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary
Journey time: 45mins – 1 Hr
On this final day of your safari, enjoy a brief tour of Kampala city (Optional) with visits to; the highlights of the city such as the Buganda palace, Uganda museum, Nakasero market, all the historical monuments, the largest craft village and temples. You will later be transferred to Entebbe International Airport to check in for your next home departure flight.