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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport, pick up and overnight at the booked hotel
Arrival at Entebbe Airport, pick up and overnight at the booked hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, a Naseeb safaris assigned English speaking tour driver guide will receive and welcome you to Uganda the pearl of Africa.
Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation. You will check in and take your rest recovering from jet lag, adjusting to time difference. Relax and take your rest.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Excursion in mabamba wetland in search of shoebill and transfer to Jinja
Excursion in mabamba wetland in search of shoebill and transfer to Jinja
In the morning, we shall have breakfast at around 7- 7:30am.
After breakfast we shall move out and head for the mabamba wetland, this area is considered one of the few places in Uganda with a higher chance of spotting the prehistoric shoebill stork.
Its fascinating to watch this bird in its national habitat. It stands absolutely still for a long time waiting for its prey’s movement and then suddenly strike with a marvellous speed.
From mabamba we shall return to the accommodation for lunch and thereafter embark on a transfer that will see us overnight in Jinja a city famous as the historical source of river Nile.
Arrive check in and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Choose activity of interest, Do it and continue to sipi falls area – kaphorwa
Choose activity of interest, Do it and continue to sipi falls area – kaphorwa
Early morning, you are at liberty to choose the activity of your interest and do it.
NOTE: cost are not included as rates will vary according to one’s choice.
If you are adventurous, what better way to start your safari than to experience this most exciting exhilarating adventure on the nile first hand get wet! Get wild! Get rafting! Infact no experience is required to undertake this unforgettable adventure on the Nile ($ 140). But if you are scared of the rapids you can consider kayaking and exploring the Nile on its calm waters ($ 30). If being in the water is not your thing lets go quad biking ($ 125) or mountain biking ($30) and have fun in the country side. After all the fun in Jinja, we shall transfer to the sipi area kaphorwa check in and spend the evening relaxing.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sipi falls walk/ hiking experience and afternoon coffee tour plus community encounter
Sipi falls walk/ hiking experience and afternoon coffee tour plus community encounter
You will have breakfast and thereafter proceed to explore the sipi falls. The hiking is about 2 – 3 hours and takes you to explore the nearby sipi falls which is a set of 3 falls. The views are breathtaking and make for a great excursion while in sipi. The afternoon coffee tour on the other hand will enable you trace the story of coffee from seed to that in the cup and you don’t want to miss this informative experience. Later just relax at the accommodation with a spectacular view of sipi right infront of you.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Sipi to moroto and visit the tepeth community overnight at kara tunga safari camp
Sipi to moroto and visit the tepeth community overnight at kara tunga safari camp
We shall enjoy breakfast and then embark on a transfer to Moroto via soroti. Moroto is a town situated at the foot of the massive mount Moroto and the surrounding savannah plains.
A visit here gets you closer to one of uganda’s most indigenous communities, the karamojong and the tepeth. We hope to arrive around 12- 1 pm and check in at the camp. There will be lunch before we can proceed to visit the tepeth community. They are hunter- gatherers from origin and were the 1st inhabitants of Karamoja land. When the nomadic pastoral Karamojong migrated into their land, they moved into the highlands till today. This visit will surely offer us an insight into their lives.
- Main Destination:
- Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Half day trek mount moroto and afternoon- evening Karamojong village experience
Half day trek mount moroto and afternoon- evening Karamojong village experience
We have breakfast and move out to explore abit of mount Moroto on a short trek (half day).
This will be a less strenuous climb offering a mix of rich encounters with uganda’s highland people breathtaking views and unique sights along the trail. We shall return for lunch and some rest before moving out again to encounter the local people. The Karamojong village experience will offer a first hand impression of uganda’s last living traditional cultures. Experience traditional life, domestic duties and colourful dances and games. Just immerse yourself in the beating heart of the community and this will be unforgettable journey.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Moroto
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Travel to kidepo valley national park and afternoon- evening game drive
Travel to kidepo valley national park and afternoon- evening game drive
Have breakfast and drive off to kidepo valley national park arriving in time for some rest and lunch before going out for game viewing. You will proceed for game viewing in the narus valley in the south sector of kidepo. Narus is the sector of kidepo that has savannah grassland mixed with acacia woodland. It is also the area of the park with permanent water sources throughout the year and for that matter most of the animals are this part of the park. Be on the look for large herds of buffaloes, elephants, zebras, antelopes, lions, cheetahs and leopards.
You will return to the accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Adere Safari Lodges
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full day kidepo valley park morning game drive and the Karamojong community encounter (optional)
Full day kidepo valley park morning game drive and the Karamojong community encounter (optional)
Enjoy your breakfast then embark on a sunrise game drive where you will have the opportunity to encounter wildlife including lions, elephants, zebras, among others
Return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation. After a good rest move out for the Karamojong community cultural encounter where you will spend a wonderful afternoon-evening with the Karamojong people and have an insight on their way of life and beliefs.
Dinner and overnight at the booked accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Adere Safari Lodges
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Gulu city
Transfer to Gulu city
After breakfast, we shall transfer to Gulu city, After Joseph kony’s rebels were forced out of northern Uganda, a giant was awaken, Gulu city is what is what we are talking about. Gulu is a bustling city in this once war ravaged region. As you will witness the beauty of life here plays from dawn to dusk extending deep into the night. You get the sense of people who have moved past their pain and just want to enjoy life. Enjoy your time and later dinner and overnight at the booked hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Gulu (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure for Entebbe
Departure for Entebbe
After breakfast we shall check out and then hit the road to Entebbe to catch a flight or hotel of your choice.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
