Off the beaten Uganda safari

The Eastern and Northern parts of Uganda is brimming with adventure, from waterfall hikes in Sipi Falls, to authentic cultural encounters with the fascinating tribes of Karamoja. Combined with wildlife safaris in the remote and less visited Kidepo Valley National Park this program will offer you an incredible off-the-beaten-track experience of Uganda.

This tour is offered by experienced local safari guides who speaks different languages. Please note that for German, French, Spanish guides one needs to inform us earlier

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda

Stop At: Kaazi, Uganda
Your Laba Africa Expeditions guide will be with you from the very beginning, welcoming you at the airport and navigating you through the lively traffic, while you can lean back and watch your new world go by. If this is your first time traveling to Africa, you will never forget your first acquaintance with her.

Your accommodation for the night is set on the shores of Lake Victoria, about a 40-minute drive from Entebbe. Along the way you will catch a glimpse of the daily pulse of Uganda, like the matatus and boda bodas (local 4-wheel and 2-wheel taxis) weaving daringly through traffic, smartly dressed residents in colorful fabrics along the streets, food stalls stacked with delicious Rolex and wooden carts heavily laden with our staple food.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Lake Victoria, Entebbe Uganda
Here you will stay at your hotel overlooking Lake victoria for a night before the safari starts
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: To day you will overnight at Kaazi Beach Resort a 4 star hotel on the showers of Lake Victoria

Day 2: To Sipi Falls via Jinja

Stop At: Jinja, Jinja, Eastern Region
Your journey east will begin with a visit to Jinja, a town on the shores of Lake Victoria about a 3-hour-drive.
This lake-side town is famous for being the historic source of the River Nile and, more recently, for developing into the adrenaline capital of East Africa.
On a boat ride you will go on a cruise out to the actual source of the Nile, where Lake Victoria pours into the Nile, beginning its 6, 650 km long journey to the Mediterranean.
After this little stop you will continue on toward to Sipi Falls in the foothills of Mount Elgon National Park.

This verdant and hilly landscape has a spectacular series of waterfalls and a network of walking trails winding through villages and lush coffee-producing fields.

Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Sipi River lodge a 4 star safari lodge

Day 3: Full day in Sipi

Stop At: Explore Sipi Falls, Mbale Road kapchorwa District, Mbale Uganda
The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a series of waterfalls – which culminate in a spectacular drop. The waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful walking trails and lush green hills. A local guide will lead you on a 3-hour hike through the region to visit these falls. Besides nature in abundance your hike will include a local lunch experience and a tour of a small local coffee producing farm. This is the perfect time to pick up some high-quality Ugandan coffee to take home to your friends and family.

If you are missing a bit adrenaline in your day you can abseil from the top of the 100-meter-high Sipi Falls. Hanging from a rope in the cool mist of the cascading falls right beside you, you will have a spectacular panoramic view of the valley below.

The additional cost for this optional activity is USD 50 per person
Duration: 1 day

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Accommodation included: Sipi River lodge

Day 4: Hike Mt Moroto and visit with the Tepeth tribe

Stop At: Mountain Moroto, Moroto Uganda
Moroto town is located near the gentle slopes of Mount Moroto (3085m), and it is the beating heart of the Karamoja region. In this remote, and until recently quite isolated, region of Uganda some of the best outdoor adventures and authentic cultural experiences await you!

In the early morning you leave for a scenic hike on Mount Moroto, the highest mountain of Karamoja. During the walk you will visit the So Tepeth mountain people and get an insight into their culture and everyday lives.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Karamoja Safari camp

Day 5: Visit a Manyatta & Game Drive in Kidepo National Park

Pass By: Kidepo Valley National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Northern Region
In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional Karamajong manyatta. A manyatta is a village made up of several huts, which in turn are surrounded by a fence made of branches and thorns. These are put up to keep the cattle in and to protect them from thieving rival tribes and wild animals. Visiting a manyatta will give you an interesting insight into the customs and traditions of the Karamajong.
After this visit you will drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. In the rugged semi-arid valleys in the extreme northeast of Uganda, the park lies hidden away in a corner between Uganda’s borders with South Sudan and Kenya. It is a long but very rewarding journey to get to this region with some of the most beautiful scenery in Uganda. On your arrival to the park you will have time to go on an afternoon game drive in the wild Narus Valley to see herds of elephant and buffalo. You might even spot some lions and leopards perching on the various rocks dotting the valley floor.

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Accommodation included: Savannah Lodge Kidepo a tented safari lodge in the heart of the National Park

Day 6: Full day game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park

Stop At: Kidepo Valley National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Northern Region
On a full day game drive you will cover more ground in this beautiful park. It has a profusion of big

game and hosts 475 bird species and over 80 mammal species, among them; lions, ostriches, zebras, bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, caracals, cheetahs, and greater and lesser kudus. Kidepo Valley National Park ranks among Africa’s finest wilderness landscapes and was ranked no. 3 on CNN’s list of the best national parks in Africa.
Want to explore the park on foot?

Kidepo Valley National park is one of the few parks in Uganda where you can do a walking safari.
Your senses are aware of every sound and movement in the bush and you see things at ground level that you would otherwise miss. With a knowledgeable ranger you will also learn a lot about the inhabitants of the park and how to recognize their tracks. This is an exciting and very rewarding activity that we can highly recommend.

The additional cost for this optional activity is USD 30 per person
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Savannah Lodge kidepo

Day 7: Drive to Gulu

Stop At: Gulu, Gulu, Northern Region
Today is merely a transportation day en-route to Entebbe. The half-way point is the town of Gulu, the largest town in northern Uganda. You will be spending the night in Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel. It is a very basic hotel, yet one of the best in town.
Duration: 12 hours

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Accommodation included: Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel

Day 8: Travel to Entebbe

Pass By: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
In the morning you complete the final stretch to Entebbe. Your guide will drop you off at the airport in time for your international flight

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.