This culture & wildlife Uganda safari lets you explore the less visited Northern parts of Uganda with the untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley NP as the highlight. Taking the eastern route up you pass by Sipi Falls and the Sebei tribe continue on through the lands of the Karamojong people to Kidepo Valley NP. Then make the journey southwards to Murchison Falls NP for more wildlife and a boat-cruise on the Nile. Finish off with a visit to Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
This Culture & wildlife northern Uganda safari includes:
- Sipi Falls
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Learn more about Murchison Falls National Park or Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day by day itinerary for our Culture & wildlife Uganda safari:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE AIRPORT & TRANSFER TO KAMPALA
We meet our tour guide at Entebbe airport and transfer to Kampala seeing Lake Victoria from the road and getting a first taste of Uganda as you arrive for our culture & wildlife Uganda safari. Check-in at the guesthouse and relax after the flight. If arriving on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday it is possible to see Ndere troops performance of cultural dances in the evening (not included in quoted price, adds 15 dollar per person).
Overnight Marie’s Royale Hotel
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO SIPI FALLS FOR FALLS WALK AND MEETING WITH SEBEI TRIBE
Leave Kampala in the early morning and make the journey to Sipi Falls. The target is to arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. Sipi Falls offers stunning scenery and beautiful waterfalls. In the afternoon you go for a guided walk to see three of the water falls close up and experience the local coffee ceremony with the Sebei tribe.
Overnight Rafiki Lodge Sipi
DAY 3: TRANSFER TO MOROTO THROUGH KARAMOJONG WILDERNESS AREA
We leave the stunning views of Sipi Falls in the morning and start the journey to Moroto during our Culture & wildlife Uganda safari. We continue our journey off the beaten track by going through the tribes, hopping for a market day to visit the tribes. It’s a very very remote area with a scenic reserve, local people, markets in the most un touched area and remote village set up as the highlights.
Overnight in Moroto hotel
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK & GAME-DRIVE
Leave Moroto after breakfast to transfer to Kidepo Valley national park as we continue our culture & wildlife Uganda safari. Enter the park in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills, Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic opportunities of wildlife from all corners. During the afternoon game-drive you can see elephants, herds of buffaloes, jackals, Jackson’s hartebeest, klipspringer and possibly lions, leopard and cheetah.
Overnight at Apoka Hostel bandas
DAY 5: MORNING GAME-DRIVE AND AFTERNOON MEETING WITH THE KARAMOJONG
Go for a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring area crossing the sand river (if there is water in the sand river game-drive in another area). A variety of animals can be seen roaming around including Ostrich. Connect back for lunch. In the afternoon have a cultural experience that will bring you into contact with Karamojong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items.
Overnight Apoka Hostel bandas
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
In the morning we drive out of Kidepo Valley National Park possibly spotting some interesting sights as we exit and start the journey to Murchison Falls national park for the next adventure during this Culture & wildlife Uganda safari. This day we transfer through Uganda’s biggest town in the North, Gulu, and continue through the flat scenic landscape with local villages. It’s a long drive so we arrive at the lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hornbill Bush Lodge
DAY 7: GAME-DRIVE & BOAT-CRUISE IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
In the morning we set off for a game-drive in Murchison Falls national park. On the broad savannah you search for Big cats, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, plus more as the checklist of mammals reaches 76. We continue browsing the circuits to the delta point for a cocktail of birds and mammals. In the afternoon you go for the 2pm boat ride on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls where you get to see the Hippos (You have never seen more hippos yawning, Grooming in there Pods anywhere else than here- Believe me you), Nile Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of beautiful bird species along the banks. If you are a keen birder this might be your magnet to catch them. After the boat-cruise your guide picks you to head back to the lodge.
Overnight Hornbill Bush Lodge
DAY 8: TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE VIA ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY
After breakfast we leave the lodge by Murchison Falls NP and head towards Ziwa rhino sanctuary. At the sanctuary they are working to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda and you go for a trek to see these fascinating animals. Depending on time you then have lunch at the sanctuary or along the way. Continue on to Entebbe where your guide drops you off at the airport as we have finished our Uganda culture & wildlife safari. Plan for an evening or night flight or add an extra day to fly the next day.
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KIDEPO’S WILDERNESS – 5 DAYS
Let us show you the untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park. This remote park in the north of Uganda is something out of the ordinary and the only one in Uganda where you can see both zebras and giraffes in the same place. You’ll see animals of the savanna as well as meet the fascinating Karamojong people.
UGANDA FROM NORTH TO SOUTH – 16 DAYS
Start off by driving up to the north of Uganda to experience Kidepo Valley National Park with its untouched wilderness. From there start the journey to the south with highlights of boat-cruise, game-drives and chimps trekking on the way, as well as changing nature and friendly people. In the south you will meet the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Mountain Gorillas.
EXPERIENCE UGANDA SAFARI – 21 DAYS
Get a full Uganda experience during this longer Uganda safari. Search for Great Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp, visit the source of the Nile, visit scenic Sipi Falls, the untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley NP, see giraffes in Murchison Falls NP, trek chimps in Kibale Forest National Park, take a hike in the Rwenzori mountains, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, have the highlight of Gorilla trekking, go for a Batwa experience & golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, relax by Lake Bunyonyi and see zebras in Lake Mburo NP.
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FAQ’S ABOUT Culture & Wildlife Uganda safari
Will I see animals on the savannah during this culture & wildlife safari?
Yes, this safari takes you to Kidepo Valley National Park and Murhison Falls National Park. These parks are both savannah National Parks. You can expect to see buffaloes, elephants, giraffes and more. As well as search for big cats.
Can I combine this safari with chimpanzee or Mountain Gorilla trekking?
Yes, you can combine this safari with chimpanzee or Mountain Gorilla trekking by adding in more days. To adjust the itinerary to include chimpanzee trekking can easiest be done by adding in chimps trekking in Budongo Forest by Murchison Falls National Park. This would just require adding in an extra night. If you would wish to combine this itinerary with Mountain Gorilla trekking we would add a route southwards. This would mean adding from a minimum of three nights and upwards depending on what you would wish to experience along the way.
Can I add in rafting on the Nile in Jinja?
Yes, we can add in a night in Jinja so that you have a day for rafting on the Nile.
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