8-DAYS UGANDA – CULTURE PEOPLE & GAME: (PJT 056)

Your journey east will begin with a visit to Jinja, a town on the shores of Lake Victoria about a 3-hour-drive of Kampala. 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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Sipi Falls – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Sipi Falls  – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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. Dinner & Overnight Karamoja Safari Camp  – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Do you want to sleep under the stars in your own private bush camp? If you are 4 people or more you have the option of staying at your own private bush camp in the foothills 10 km outside Moroto (recommended experience!). Here you will dine under the stars and sleep in simple tents with mattresses. Facilities include a simple outdoor shower and a long drop. Contact your Travel Consultant for a quote.

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 head farther north to the most remote and pristine national park in the country: 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. Dinner & Overnight Kidepo Savannah Lodge  – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today after a very heavy hearty breakfast, you will go for an exciting game drive across the Savannah, mountains and pure wilderness around you. You will see lots of animals.  You will have a game drive to Karamojong with lots of wildlife on the way. You will come back for lunch at the lodge. After lunch in the evening, you will go for another game drive along the Narus Valley, which is the prime area for wildlife. Expect to see lots of elephants, huge herds of buffalo, lions, and may different types of antelopes. You will come back to the lodge. Dinner and Overnight Kidepo Savannah Lodge – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner   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. The park is a completely different place when you are removed from the constraints of a safari vehicle. 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

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. Dinner and Overnight Churchill Hotel – Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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.