7 Days Sounds Of The North in style
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DURATION
7 DAYS
PRICE
US $ 2420
TRIP TYPE
MODERATE
DESTINATION
N/UGANDA
In the North-Eastern Corridor of Uganda lies the untouched, lush landscapes and virgin plains still remote but also special. Here lies the typical but unique Uganda culture, untouched and unexploited. Off the beaten path, this karamoja region habours one of Uganda’s oldest but unique Cultures, rugged landscapes blessed with vibrant wildlife in the Famous Kidepo valley National Park.
Famously referred to as the Hidden treasures of the wilderness, Kidepo Valley National park is different, the people are different, the wildlife is different and so is this 7 days of insightful trip through these hidden treasures led by a Karamojong Guide
Trip Overview:
Safari starts: Entebbe- Sipi
Safari Ends: Kampala/Entebbe
Destinations: Entebbe | Sipi Falls Mount Elgon | Moroto | Kabong | Kidepo Valley National Park | Gulu Town | Kampala/Entebbe
What To Expect & Impressions: Daily Scenic Drives | Special In-depth & Authentic Karamojong Tour |Hidden Gem of Kidepo | Bush Breakfasts & Sun downers| Top-Notch Beautiful Lodges & Insightful Karamojong Driver Guides.
Day_To_Day Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Sipi Falls on Mount Elgon.
Overnight Sipi River Lodge
Day 2: Sipi Falls Walk, Coffee Tour & Sebei Cultural Tour.
Overnight Sipi River Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Moroto Via pian upe & Karamojong.
Overnight at Kara-Tunga Safari Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kidepo & Manyata Visit.
Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Or Apoka Safari Lodge
Day 5: Kidepo Valley N.P Game Drive
Overnight at Kidepo Savannah Lodge Or Apoka Safari Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Chobe Safari Lodge
Overnight at Chobe safari Lodge
Day 7: Bush Breakfast Game drive & Transfer back to Kampala.
Day 1: Transfer to Sipi falls
On this morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will drive through Kampala city to eastern Uganda through Jinja, Mbale and finally sipi. This area is full of rich heritage and fascinating culture. You shall make a brief lunch stop in Jinja or Mbale. With beautiful lush green and virgin landscape views, you will ascend to the slopes of mount Elgon Sipi Village, nestled between mountains and waterfalls. We would like to make a welcome sundowner with 180 degrees views over the karamoja plains.
Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
Day 2: Sipi Falls Walk, Coffee Tour & Sebei Cultural Tour.
On a gentle and relaxed morning, with a site guide, hike to the lovely Sipi Falls. A beautiful walk to the top & Bottom of the three famous waterfalls. During the hike with the Guide there is a lot to learn more of the local life of the Sebei people living on the slopes of mount Elgon. After a delicious lunch and some relaxing. In the afternoon you can visit a Coffee Project and find out why Sipi Falls is home to one of the finest coffees in the world and engage in a traditional Male circumcision ceremony. You will be lucky to witness young males publicly being circumcised into adulthood as a tradition if it’s an even year. Later wind your day to a beautiful sundowner overlooking the karamoja plains..
Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Moroto Via pian upe & Karamojong.
After a nice breakfast, you will set off for moroto town further north. This journey is about 4 hours but will enrich you with real great scenery and different cultures of Uganda. The Karamojong culture with animal markets, and kraals are a highlight here. In the afternoon after lunch, we will take a hike through the mount Moroto hills and visit the indigenous tribes The “Tepeth, Pokot and pian” with special traditional cultures believed to have migrated from North western Africa.
Accommodation: Karatunga guest house or Private Luxury Mobile Camp
Day 4: Moroto to Kodepo Valley National Park.
This morning, after a relaxed breakfast, you will start an impressive journey to kidepo valley National Park. The day and journey shall take you through Kotido and visiting the biggest manyata village in East Africa. The Karamojong traditionally stay together in Small huts and communal families called the Manyatas and still practice typical African but ascient traditions. With a site Guide, You can visit the inside of the manyatas and have a full feeling of the Karamojong unique culture. Later you shall impresively drive to Kidepo Valley national Park north of Uganda to a hidden gem at kidepo savannah lodge nestled on the kidepo hills overlooking the Narus valley.
Accomodation: Kidepo savannah Lodge or Apoka Safari Lodge
Day 5: Game drives in Narus and kidepo Valleys
The hidden treasure of the wilderness. Still untouched and still virgin, Kidepo Valley National Park prides in the best and vibrant wildlife to see. Expect to see huge herds of buffalos, antelopes, elephants, elands, jackles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, orsctriches, giraffes, hippos, elands all enveloped in awesome savannah plains and beautiful rugged landscapes with beautiful sunsets above the Savannah horizons. End your days safari watching the sun go down and toasting on an awesome sun downer.
Accomodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge or Apoka Safari Lodge
Day 6: Morning game Drive & Transfer to Chobe/Karuma Reserve
On this day, You can embark on a morning game drive before you take a road drive through Gulu town. The morning game drive is right to catch a glimpse of what you would have missed the previous day before you starting the scenic drive to Gulu in time for lunch/short market tour comprised of drama typical of African daily life. This would give you the chance for a one on one with the local people in the market and transfer to karuma/Chobe.
Accomodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 7: Transfer back to Kampala.
After a delicious breakfast on a relaxed morning, you will embark on a market tour in Gulu. Later you shall Depart to Kampala with a lunch stop at kabalega dinners. All nice things come to an end and so is this awesome adventure till Kampala for your overnight or connecting flight back home
Midrange Option: US $ 2420 Per Person
Luxury Option: US $ 4758 Per person
Included in The package/Price:
- Transfers in a 4×4 Customized Safari landcruiser
- Full Board Accommodations 6 Nights
- Park Entrace fees
- Cultural Tours
- All Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water on safari
- Planned Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners
Excluded in the Package
- Personal International flight
- Visa (USD $50 or $100 for east African tourist visa
- 1st Night if required & Depends on Flight details
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry services
- Tips
What to Bring for Nature walks, Treks and Gorillas:
- Nice Gripped Walking/hiking shoes
- Warm Clothing for the Bwindi sector
- Light safari clothing for warm areas
- Insect repelants
- Sun Screen
- Hats/caps
- Rain Jacket and/or ponchos
- Long light pants
- Head lamp/touch
- Binoculars
- Backpack for carrying small luggage
- Gloves if you want( But Not necessary