12-Day Wilderness Quest - Walking Safari & Karamoja

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival to Entebbe / Kampala

Rest and sleep in Entebbe. Depend on your time of arrival, there is an option to go to Mabamba Swamp for a unique shoebill stork tour (half day with transport). This trip includes a boat ride on Lake Victoria, followed by a 1-1.5 viewing of shoebill and lunch in the nearby Nkima Lodge.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Papaya Holiday Home

• Budget guest house located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Murchison Falls NP- Nyamsika Camp

Drive through the Buganda toward drier plains of Nakasongola and tall jungle trees of Budongo, the largest forest reserve in Uganda. We first see the chimpanzees (2-hour activity) midday and proceed to our private bush camp in the northern part of Murchison Falls in the evening, where we enjoy stunning sunset and sundowner. Here we begin our exquisite private wildlife safari.

We stay in our private camp with no other tourists around. Our exclusive mobile camp offers spacious tents with full-size mattresses. Amenities include gazebos, dining areas, hammocks, a mini library, and a bush bar. We provide toilets, showers, and wash basins, with a dedicated team to meet guest needs.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls NP - Nyamsika Camp

We go on an early morning walk exploring the Nyamsika area (2.5-4 hours) with plentiful wildlife and stunning scenery with dry riverbed snaking through the savannah, Borassus, and acacia woodlands.

Follwed by lunch and midday rest. Afternoon continue exploring the vast plains around the Nile delta with bounty of wildlife.

Return to Nyamsika to enjoy beautiful sunset and views with a sundowner. We go on an early morning walk exploring the Nyamsika area (2.5-4 hours) with plentiful wildlife and stunning scenery with dry riverbed snaking through the savannah, Borassus, and acacia woodlands.

Follwed by lunch and midday rest. Afternoon continue exploring the vast plains around the Nile delta with bounty of wildlife.

Return to Nyamsika to enjoy beautiful sunset and views with a sundowner.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls NP - Pendero Camp

After another walk in the morning, we embark on an exciting boat ride to the bottom of the falls while seeing plenty of elephants, giraffes, crocs, hippos and other animals and the shores.

Then it is time for a brisk 45 min walk through the river jungle to the top of these powerful falls. After lunch break, we return to our 2nd private camp at Pendero or Tangi for rest.

Evening option for a shorter walk or a game drive depending on your desire.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife Safari in Murchison Falls NP - Pendero Camp

We continue exploring the area walking around Pendero or Northern Nyamsika area with excellent views and wildlife around, including herds of elephants common in the area.

Back to the camp for lunch followed by rest. Optional afternoon game drive or rest, and sundowner.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Acholi Land and Transfer to Kidepo Valley

Time to move to another savannah wildlife destination in the northeastern Karamoja. The road trip today leads relatively flat western Acholi to dramatic mountains of the Karamoja northeast, leaving behind southern jungles. Optional stops include beautiful Aruu Falls.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)

High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife Viewing in Kidepo Valley

Early morning we will walk across wide open savannahs learning all the small detail about the ecosystems, while also seeing lots of large animals. Nothing can beat approaching a group of giraffes while by passing a herd of buffaloes or elephants.

Afternoon we will explore more stunning corners of this park in a game drive vehicle and walk up one of the big rocky outcrops for a sundowner overlooking entire valley.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek/Hike up to Mt Morungole or Mt Lomei or Cultural Attraction

This day, depending on your preferences, we continue exploring wildlife in the more remote areas of Kidepo Valley. Alternatively, this landscape offers a variety of other hiking opportunities. Mt. Morungole (2,750 asl) towers over the plains and is home to an isolated Ik tribe. Easier hike (but stunning views) is to venture up Mt. Lomei separating the two park valleys. The area offers unique opportunity to witness the culture of local Dodoth people.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cultural visit to Nakapelimoru and transfer to Moroto

Today we will encounter one of the most scenic drives in Uganda through rugged Karamoja - vast open plains with several big mountains rising to the sky. Various rocky formations and spires await. Optional activity is stopping in one of the largest traditional villages in East Africa: Nakapelimoru – the home of nomadic Jie tribe of Karamojong people.

Main Destination:

Mount Moroto

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Mt Moroto

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sipi Falls, Mt Elgon

Setting off from Moroto early, we will be at our destination at lunchtime enjoying tasty local lunch. We still pass wide open plains of Pian Upe seeing some wildlife (such as ostrich) and an imposing Mt. Qadam (3,000 m) over it. Afternoon we stretch our legs and hike to explore Sipi Falls. These are three picturesque falls at the base of Mt. Elgon in the heart of small villages and coffee farms, where we can learn all about growing and making coffee.

Main Destination:

Mount Elgon

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

• Mid-range lodge located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kampala via Jinja and Source of the Nile

Our fantastic journey is at the end, and we return to Kampala, with an option to stop at the Source of the Nile in Jinja – the world’s longest river. Relax afternoon or visit Lake Victoria and enjoy the view of the city from some stunning viewpoints.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

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• Luxury hotel located in Kampala (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kampala City Tour and Evening Departure

Get to know one of the most exciting cities in Africa - experience its multicultural history, music, culture, delicious cuisine, and nightlife entertainment. Departure based on your itinerary.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.