Uganda Cultural Safari
12 days Cultural Encounters, Natinal Parks, Wilderness Safari, Karamojong, Pian-Upe, Elgon Sipi falls & Jinja adventure experience
$2600-2900 USD
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Safari summary
Western Uganda is known and commonly visited by many travelers to Uganda, however, this trip gives you an opportunity to visit the authentic unbeaten tracts of the pearl of Africa! Visiting three Natinal Parks destinations; Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Piane-Upe Wildlife Reserve for Safaris, the Karamoja and Sebei regions for Authentic cultural Encounters. Kidepo region is just the beginning of the Eastern Uganda Cultural Experience, the slopes of mountain Elgon with Sipi falls will finalize your experience adventurously before relaxing by the source of the Nile in Jinja summing up the eastern Cultural adventure.
*Safari Highlights*
Ziwa Rhino Walk
Murchison fFalls National Park, Game drives and Boat cruise
Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari
The Lorukul Cultural visit.
Moroto and the Karamoja Cultural experience
Pian Upe off the beaten tracks
Sipi Falls adventure on the Slopes of Mountain Elgon
Coffee farm and cupping experience
Jinja, Source of the River Nile
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet and greet with our representative who will then transfer to your hotel for overnight rest. Distance; Approx. 10 Kms, 15 Minutes’ Drive.
Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover for a Rhino walk at Ziwa and lunch en-route. Murchison Falls National park is the first largest National Park in Uganda, it was first gazetted as a game reserve in 1926. The boasts of over 76 species of mammals and 451 species of birds. It is also bisected by the Victoria Nile which falls 45m over the remnant rift valley wall creating the spectacular Murchison Falls. Distance; Approx. 350 Kms, 6 hours’ Drive.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Game drive and Boat Cruise
Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive in the park searching for the major species like; elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs, on a lucky day even lions and Leopards can be sited. After lunch go for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of falls where you will disembark and take a hike to the top of falls. This is a rewarding adventure as the hike is relative and takes you along the water falls through a forested hill with great views of the waterfalls.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Murchison to Kidepo Valley
Kidepo Valley | Murchison Falls
This day starts with a morning breakfast and drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, the drive North-Eastwards will take through the country side of mostly Ugandan less developed villages. Drive via Gulu – Kitgum and eventually the Karamojong land and check in at your lodge for an overnight. If you arrive early enough time permitting you will go for an evening game drive which will be a warm welcome to this park. Distance; Approx. 350 Kms, 7 hours’ Drive.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Kidepo Valley
Kidepo Valley
Set out at 6am in the morning for a game drive in the Narus Valley which has the high concentration of animals in the park, as it is drained by the Narus River a source of water to the wildlife. Game include; Elephants, Bush Duikers, Buffaloes, Hartebeests when lucky you will spot the Kavirondo Bush baby, Jackal, Leopard and Lions sitting on the rocks in the valley. In the afternoon visit the Karamojong local community for a cultural experience.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Kidepo Valley to Moroto
Kidepo Valley
Morning game drives in the Park en-route out of the park as you transfer to Moroto in the heart of Karamoja. The drive is on murram remote roads with lots of views of the undeveloped country side of the eastern Uganda and the Karamojong region in particular. Do you enjoy offrad trips or you have never experienced the undeveloped Africa! today is a chance for you to have a true 4x4 off-road experience. Distance; Approx. 250 Kms, 5 hours’ Drive.
Karamoja Safari Camp
Karamoja Cultural Encounter
This Karamojong cultural experience starts with a visit to the Karamojong village for a village walk and end in evening with Kraal visit. This is a participatory experience were you will be introduced to the daily lifestyle of the Karamojong people; from preparing local foods to celebrations with traditional folklore. You will learn these peoples’ tradition as you listen to the elders' stories and play traditional Karamojong games with them. Distance
Karamoja Safari Camp
Piane-Upe Wildlife Reserve
Morning drive to Piane-Upe Wildlife reserve, for game drives off the beaten tracks in this amazing reserve. Located in the volcanic region of Mountain Napak, it anciently used to be a battle ground for Karamojong pastoralists. Animals here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, Giraffes, Elands, Zebras, Cape buffalo herds, duikers, mountain reedbucks among others. Continue the drive to Sipi at the slopes of Mt. Elgon. Distance; Approx. 170 Kms, 4 hours’ Drive.
Sipi River Lodge
Sipi Falls
A full day hiking experience to the three falls on river Sipi on the slope of mountain Elgon. On this experience you will follow wondering trails through local communities, coffee and banana plantations to the roaring water falls of the Sipi River, you will have magnificent views of the Karamoja plains and the slope of mountain Elgon. The slope of mountain Elgon are believed to grow the best coffee in the country which you will have a taste.
Sipi River Lodge
Sipi Falls to JInja
Morning coffee experience, you will trace the history of coffee right from the farm, visit a local farmer’s plantation and learn about the plantation from seed and the role the people play in the coffee process. You will visit a local processing plant and return to the lodge for a participatory coffee is brewing and cupping experience before driving to Jinja and visit the source of the Nile with a boat. Distance; Approx. 200 Kms, 4 hours’ Drive.
The Haven Eco Lodge
Free day for Relaxation
This is a day for you to relax by the banks of River Nile the longest river in Africa, the water of the Nile goes en-route for 90 Days from Jinja at the source to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt at port Alexandra. You may choose to take optional adventures on the Nile like; white water rafting, boat ride, fishing, horseback riding or quad biking in the communities.
The Haven Eco Lodge
Jinja to Entebbe, Departure
Your eastern Uganda experience combining wildlife and culture has finally come to an end, transfer back to Entebbe airport arriving on time and check in for your departure flight. Distance; Approx. 155 Kms, 3 hours’ Drive.
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