Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & Mabamba Swamps (Optional)

Arrival in Entebbe as per your international flights and transfer to Papyrus Guest House.

Optional Extra: in the afternoon (departure from the hotel must be max at 14.30/15.00 hours) departure by car and local canoe to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places for spotting the rare shoebill storks. Of course, some fortune is needed but rarely does one leave the swamp without seeing one! Many other water birds have chosen this area as their home, so birding is always very interesting. Enjoy a relaxing sundowner on Lake Victoria and then return to the Guest House.

  • Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House/Karibu Guest House/Boma Hotel. – Midrange
  • 5 Boutique Hotel – High End.
  • Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast basis; Lunch & Dinner on own’s

Day 2: Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

After an early morning breakfast at about 7:00am, you will start on your journey to Murchison Falls national park. A branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for foot rhino tracking in the only habitat for rhinos in Uganda starts off your safari (optional activity) . After about 2 hours at the sanctuary, you are will be driven to Murchison falls national park with an enroute visit to the Top of the falls, then after proceed to check in at the lodge for dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation: Murchison River lodge.

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 3: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River.

Rising early morning you are driven to Murchison falls park headquarters for the first game drive on your Uganda wildlife tour starting at 7:00am. Lasting 2-4hours, Elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and giraffes make the common sightings of the morning alongside other early risers and bird species. You return to your hotel/lodge for lunch then go for an evening boat cruise at 2:00pm. Below the waterfalls where the boat cruises to makes the starting point for the hike to the top of the thunderous Murchison falls for about 40min to 1h where after you meet your driver guide ready to take you to your lodging facility.

Accommodation: Murchison River lodge.

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 4: Drive from Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo Valley National Park.

After gazing at the gazing at the attraction in Murchison Falls National Park,  following breakfast, you will drive about 7-8 hours to the hidden gem of Kidepo valley far north eastern Uganda, passing through the vast dotted savannah plains, you sight the scenic hills that distinct Acholi land from Kidepo, the traditional homes of the Karamojong known as “manyattas” and the towering Morungole and Moroto mountains. Arriving in the evening, you check in and spend a night at an accommodation around.

Accommodation: Nga’ Moru Wilderness Camp

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 5: Morning and Afternoon game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Expect to be at Kidepo park headquarters with your driver guide and game ranger for a morning game drive. Driving through a tranquil environment, you go to the Narus river (the permanent source of water in the biome) common for buffalo herds, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and numerous bird species. After lunch, you return to another biome of the Kidepo valley national park for another game drive where you spend the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Nga’ Moru Wilderness Camp

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6: Hike/Climb Mount Morungole for the IK people.

After a night of contemplating such a pristine wilderness, you will drive to the foothills of Mount Morungole (2,479m above sea level) where you will start your hike/climb to visit the Ik people. This is one of the smallest tribes in Uganda found on this mountainous region of Karamoja and very diverse with unique cultures. You will spend the whole day with the Ik people and share lunch with the local people. In the evening, you descend from the mountain and return to your lodging facility for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nga’ Moru Wilderness Camp

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast and Dinner) – Lunch to be served in the mountains.

Day 7: Drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Gulu City.

Early morning have breakfast from your previous lodge and then head back to the park for more game viewing with scenic views of the plains, with a chance to sight different species after this activity, proceed back to the lodge to freshen up and enjoy a hot meal and after embark on a drive out of Kidepo to Gulu town in northern Uganda where you spend the night.

Accommodation: Boma Hotel Gulu

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, lunch and Dinner)

Day 8: Start on your Journey back to Kampala/Entebbe.

A hearty breakfast is the last for your safari this morning as you embark on the drive back to Kampala. A drive past the countryside offers a chance to understand why this place is home to those who survive here. You arrive in the evening at the end of your wildlife and culture safari in Uganda.

Depending on your outbound flight, you will either spend this night in Kampala/Entebbe or directly drive to the airport for your onward flight – to be advised – no accommodation is booked on this day.

Included in the above quote:

 

  • Accommodation as described
  • Drinking water in the vehicle (1 liter per person per day)
  • All the excursions and activities indicated in the itinerary, under the supervision of an experienced English-speaking walking guide
  • Private 4×4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
  • Wi-Fi (in main areas of most lodges)
  • AMREF Evacuation Cover
  • A visit to the IK people in Mount. Morungole.
  • Park fees at Murchison Falls and Kidepo National Parks.
  • Government taxes

Excluded from the above quote:

  • Uganda Entry Visa fee (to be applied before arrival)
  • International air flights
  • Any optional activity not indicated in above program
  • Drinks
  • Shoe bill activity on day 1
  • Laundry Services
  • Gratuities and Tips