8-Day North East Uganda Safari

Set out on an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s most stunning and remote landscapes, where adventure and culture intertwine to create an extraordinary experience. Your expedition begins with an invigorating Sipi Falls tour, where you can hike through the cascading waterfalls, participate in a hands-on coffee roasting experience, and even enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pools. For those seeking more adventure, biking and fishing in the picturesque surroundings are also on the agenda.

But that’s not all! Venture into the heart of Karamoja to meet the Karamojong people and immerse yourself in their rich culture with an opportunity to spend a night under the African stars in a traditional kraal. Your adventure culminates in Kidepo Valley National Park, where you’ll embark on exhilarating game drives through one of Africa’s most remote and pristine wilderness areas. This tour offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty that will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

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Prices indicated are per person (p/p).

Additional Pricing

Optional:

• A flight from Entebbe to Kihihi $287 one way, or $475 return – to shorten the travel time to reach the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 1: Arrival
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by your Manya Africa Tours guide who will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on traffic this will take between 15 and 40 minutes.

Overnight at The Boma (no meals included)

Day 2: Sipi Falls
In the early morning we’ll drive to the east to Sipi Falls, where you will not only find countless bird species, but also a large volcanic base.

At Sipi Falls, you’ll find the perfect opportunity to undertake adventurous activities such as hiking, bike tours and fishing. You can choose to spend the day exploring the area on foot and bask in the breathtaking sunsets from the Sipi waterfalls. You can also take a refreshing swim in one of the pools under the waterfalls, or you can roast your own coffee and enjoy a nice cup of Arabica coffee. The coffee roasting tour and Sipi Falls hike is included in this tour package, and you’ll have the option of visiting two or three waterfalls. At the end of the day you will stay in a traditional lodge.

Overnight at Rafiki Lodge
All meals included
Distance: 300km, 7 hours

Day 3: Visit to Karamojong
A unique experience awaits you today. We’ll drive northeast to Moroto for about 5 hours for a visit to Karamojong.

You have a lot to experience during your stay here. The mountain ranges are quietly waiting to be discovered by adventurous travellers. The mountains are an exciting alternative to the otherwise strenuous climbs in Uganda with many attractions in the surrounding areas and a mild climate that everyone can enjoy. No experience or climbing equipment is required.

In the late afternoon we embark on a Karamojong Cultural Tour which consists of a traditional village tour and a night in the kraal under the African starry sky. This is an experience you will remember long after your visit!

2 nights’ stay at Kara Tunga Safari camp OR 1 night stay in the Kral of the Karamojong (if you dare), and 1 overnight stay at the safari camp
All meals included
Distance: 150km, 5 hours

Day 4: Hike Mt Moroto – Half day hike of Mt Moroto is included
The Mountains of Karamoja are an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa with many of the same attractions, a milder climate, lower elevation and no special equipment required. Our expeditions are a mix of rich encounters with Uganda’s highland people, breathtaking views, unique sights along the trails and unique places where you can enjoy the sunset, the stars and sunrise over the planes of Karamoja.

Day 5 and 6: Drive to the most beautiful National Park of Uganda – Kidepo National Park
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll continue to Kidepo National Park. The Kidepo Valley National Park, embedded in the wild border region of Uganda, is apparently the most isolated national park in northern Uganda. However, it is still considered one of the best virgin places that any animal watcher can ever visit in Uganda. This pristine national park is undoubtedly one of the best wilderness areas in Africa and is home to a few endemic animal species that cannot be found in any other Ugandan national park. Kidepo is located in the middle of a savannah landscape, right next to some mountain ranges.

The Kidepo National Park is a real gem with a huge wealth of wildlife. It is still a true undiscovered, unknown pearl of tourism in Uganda! Kidepo Valley National Park was converted into a national park in 1962 and is currently home to over 75 mammal and 470 bird species. All of this falls into a prime location for game drives, for which we will have plenty of time in the next 2 days.

2 nights at Kidepo Savannah Lodge
All meals included
Distance: 250km, 6 hours

Day 7: Break in Gulu
After breakfast, prepare to check out of the lodge and go for your last game drive in this true wilderness. Every day presents a different sight and you can expect to increase your game count. Transfer to Gulu where you can enjoy lunch (own expenditure) and spend the rest of the day relaxing

Dinner and overnight at African Roots
Breakfast and dinner included
Distance: 200km, 4 hours

Day 8: Back to Entebbe
Start the day with an early breakfast before embarking on a leisurely drive towards Kampala, enjoying a packed lunch along the way. If time permits, we can make a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (additional $50 per person). This incredible sanctuary is the only spot in Uganda where you can see rhinos, thanks to a successful reintroduction program that has bred over a dozen white rhinos.

We’ll arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon or evening, where you’ll either be transferred to the airport for your onward flight or dropped off at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Breakfast and packed lunch
Distance: 350 km, 6 hours

1. Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2. The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
3. The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
4. The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
5. Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
6. By booking this safari, the client accepts Manya Africa Tours Terms and Conditions(opens in a new tab) of business.