14-Day Uganda Safari –Northern Circuit

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

Drive to Sipi Falls –Eastern Circuit

You'll be picked up at a hotel in Kampala and transferred to the Sipi Falls taking the Eastern route, driving through Mukono-Jinja-Iganga-Mbale. En route to Sipi Falls, you will be making a stopover at Ssezibwa Falls, a scenic waterfall in Mukono, it is a valuable cultural site in the Buganda Kingdom. From Ssezibwa, you will drive via Mabira Forest, Jinja –enjoy the beautiful view of the Nile River as you cross the new bridge.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Abseiling, Hiking –Sipi Falls

After breakfast, you will start the 7 to 8-km-long hike through the Sipi Falls trail and explore the 3 magnificent waterfalls. The Sipi Falls exist at varying heights of 75, 85, and 100m. After the stunning views and photography, you will have an additional abseiling adventure. For the rest of the evening, you will have a leisurely dinner and overnight stay at the pre-booked lodge/resort.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Community Tour and Coffee Tour around Mt Elgon

You will meet the local guide for a long day coffee tour at the Sipi Falls/Mt. Elgon area. Today, you will have absolutely an incredible experience with coffee growing in the Bugisu area. The guide will take you through different stages of how coffee is grown, coffee harvesting, drying stage, sorting, frying, pounding into powder, and preparing it for tea till it is served. On a coffee tour, don’t miss having a taste of Bugisu coffee while on homestay.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cultural and Traditional Dance, Community Walk

You'll have a half day enjoying the Kadodi cultural and traditional dances from locals. Afterward, you will settle for lunch, and have a taste of local dishes. Later in the evening, you will embark on a guided community walk and have hands-on experience, especially during handcraft-making with locals.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Moroto

After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to Kidepo Valley National Park located in Northeastern Uganda. As you drive, don’t miss the breathtaking view of Karamoja plains with lunch enjoyed en route. On arrival, you will check in to your booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Moroto (Karamoja)

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Karamoja)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Mount Moroto and Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

You'll start the hike to the top of Moroto Mountain. This is situated in Northeastern Uganda and rises at an altitude of 3083m. It is Karamoja’s highest-extinct volcano, with three peaks –Sokodek, Imagit, and Solomon. Today, you will have a day hike through Mount Moroto, exploring the simple elevation, and descent and transfer to Kidepo.

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:

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Mount Morungole, Meet with IK People

You'll leave the lodge for Mt. Morungole where you will start your hike to the summit to meet with the IK people. Mt. Morungole is 2750m high and offers a moderate hike and once you get to the top, meet the IK.

The Ik people also most popular as Teuso, are among the ethnic group living in Northeastern Uganda. It is one peaceful group, with about 13000 of them living in Uganda. Most popular as the Mountain People, the IK live on top of Mt. Morungole and today, you will have a deep insight into their unique traditions, cultures, hunter-gatherer practices, spiritual beliefs, and more. You will start descending from Mount Morungole summit, and transfer to the lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Early Morning Game Drive in Kidepo Valley National Park

With an experienced guide, you'll depart the lodge for a long day game drive through the Kidepo savanna plains. Kidepo is a spectacular wilderness area, offering truly authentic African experiences and wildlife encounters. The expected animal sightings to enjoy include African bush elephants, caracals, zebras, lions, giraffes, cape buffaloes, antelopes, and leopards plus birds. You'll have a picnic lunch or drive back to have it at the lodge. Late in the afternoon, you'll proceed with an evening guided nature walk with an experienced park guide.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Karamojong community

You will wake up early morning and have breakfast. Later, you will be led to the Karamojong community/village also most popular as Manyatta. Today, you will have a long day with Karamojong —traditional pastoralists and you will learn about their traditions, cultures, and practices also don’t forget to witness the naming festival of animals and humans.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kidepo Road Trip to Murchison Falls National Park via Kitgum-Gulu Highway

You'll leave Kidepo for Murchison Falls National Park which spans the 4 districts in Northwestern Uganda: Nwoya, Kiryandongo, Buliisa, and Masindi. Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s biggest park, spanning over 3840sq. Km, and holds over 76 mammal species, 451 species of birds, floral species, and others. En route to Murchison National Park, you'll branch off to Aruu Falls, one of the spectacular waterfalls in Northern Uganda, and settle for lunch. Later, you'll continue to Murchison Falls National Park.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison Falls National Park –Game Drive and Mini Hike at Top of the Falls

You'll embark on an early morning game drive starting at 6:00 am. You will drive through the scenic northern game track, spending between 2 and 3 hours spotting animals such as waterbucks, African bush elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hartebeest, oribis, Uganda kobs, and bird species. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a hike to the top of the falls, and while at the top, have a good time taking photos, and watching the waterfalls while it force itself in a narrow rock of 8m.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Delta Cruise in the Nile Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

You'll start the day with breakfast and set off for the morning Nile Delta boat cruise. You will be watching hippos, crocodiles, and scenic view of the Nile. You'll get back, have lunch and you will have an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Aquatic species such as hippos, crocodiles, and water birds will be spotted in huge numbers, and at the base of the falls, you will take pictures of the falls.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Budongo Forest

You'll depart from the Northern circuit for the Southern Province to explore Budongo Forest. At Budongo, you will enjoy a guided nature walk through the Royal Mile, a rich birding spot to spot birds such as brown-chested lathe, Nahan’s francolin, white spotted greenbul, blue-breasted kingfishers, rufous-sided broadbill, chocolate-backed kingfishers, fire-crested alethe, African dwarf kingfishers,
In the evening, you will be visiting the Polish Church in Nyabyeya located near Masindi. You'll explore the unique history behind the Polish Catholic Church. It is in this area where hundreds of Polish people died of jiggers, sickness, and hunger during World War II. The church was built by the Polish refugees next to Masindi town in the 1940s.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Masindi Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located outside Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel and proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. This is the only place where you will find rhinos in their natural habitat while in Uganda. After the 2 hours of trekking with rhinos, you'll get back. You will be driven back to Entebbe for departure or remain in the hotel in Entebbe City.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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