10 Days East and Northern Uganda Wild Safari
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Tour Highlights
Your 10 day east and north wildlife safari leads you to the Source of the Nile experience in Jinja offers you a boat cruise to the source of the Nile. The Nile River is the longest river and while here you will sight a number of birds while on your boat ride. River Nile flows for a distance of 6600 kilometers (4,100 miles) as it meanders to the Mediterranean Sea through number of countries.
The Nile River has a range of activities starting from the white water rafting, Bungee jumping, kayaking, boat cruises to the source of the Nile, spot fishing and so much more like City tours, quad biking and horse riding.
Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls in Eastern Uganda in the district of Kapchorwa, northeast of Sironko and Mbale. The waterfalls lie on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border. The Sipi Falls area is the starting point for many hikes up Mt. Elgon with the highest water fall having a drop of 100 meters high.
Kidepo Valley National Park Covers 1,442 square kilometers, and the park’s altitude ranges between 914m and 2,750m above sea level.
On our 10-day wildlife safari we get to Kidepo Valley National Park which is also known for having large herds of African cape buffalos and rare animals like the cheetah which is the fastest land mammal and the ostrich which is the fastest flightless bird.
Kidepo Valley National Park was gazetted as a national park in 1962 and the park is home to over 77 mammals as well as around 475 bird species.
Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, the park is 700 kilo meters from Kampala.
Kidepo valley national park can also be accessed by both Flight and Road from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park, travel time being 10 hours drive and by flight 1 to 2 hours scenic flight with the rolling plains of the area, Kidepo valley national park is remote yet the most amazing park that gives you a feel of a real African safari experience through landscape, wildlife, game drives through the Narus valley, cultural experience with the people (Karamojong’s) living around the park. Not forgetting the hike to mount Morungole and the indigenous Ik tribe in the mountain’s.
These are both similar to the Masai of Kenya, hunter tribe whose survival is threatened. The IK are believed to be the indigenous occupants of this region of Uganda before the coming of other tribes.
The Kidepo Valley National Park harbors two rivers that is Kidepo and Narus river and these disappear in the dry season, leaving just pools of the narus valley and these are also near Apoka Safari Lodge.
Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park in the remote but stunning wilderness, Karamoja in Kidepo makes it magnificent right from the savannah landscape. The park has a number of lodges ranging from Budget, Midrange and Luxury such as Apoka Safari Lodge, Savannah Lodge, Ngamoru Wilderness camp and the Uwa Bandas.
Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley with a size of Size: 3,840 km2. The park is divided by river nile resulting to the northern and southern sides of Murchison falls park, the northern side is dominated by savannah and its where game drives take place while the southern side is occupied by forest cover. Murchison Falls National Park was gazetted in 1926, it is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, being home to 76 mammals and 450 birds. Murchison Falls Nile waters surge in a 7-meter gorge, which plunges 45 meters over the remnant rift valley rocks, creating the most powerful Murchison Falls. The riverbanks attract a number of wildlife and these include elephants, giraffes and buffaloes, hippos in a profusion of Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds such as kingfishers and African fish eagle.
Did you know!! The Devil’s Cauldron at Murchison falls creates a scenic rainbow whenever there is sun shine.
Day 1: Pick up from the Airport and Transfer to the Hotel
Travel Time from Entebbe International Airport is a few minutes’ drive in Entebbe and 1 hours drive to Hotels in Kampala
Accommodation: Budget: Boma Hotel or Central Inn, Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel or Boma Hotel, Luxury: Protea Entebbe or Lake Heights Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner
You will be welcomed at the Airport and taken to your Hotel in Entebbe/Kampala by Wabs Safaris representative. The selection of city for accommodation will depend on your flight arrival time at Entebbe International Airport.
Day 2 Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Mbale Town
Travel Time from Mbale Town to Kampala or Entebbe is 4 to 5 hours’ drive
Accommodation: Budget: Sipi River Lodge, Midrange: Rafiki Lodge, Luxury: Mbale Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will be picked up by our driver from your Hotel or residence in Entebbe/Kampala and drive to Mbale Town via the Source of the River Nile in Jinja Town. You will set off for a boat cruise to the Source of River Nile. Head for lunch and drive to Mbale town in Eastern Uganda. Overnight in Mbale town for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Sipi Falls Hike and Transfer to Soroti
Travel time from Mbale to Sipi Falls is 1: 13 minute’s drive
Travel time from Mbale to Soroti is 2 hours drive
Accommodation: Budget: Hursey Resort or Strikers Hotel, Midrange: Akello Hotel, Luxury: Soroti Hotel & Akello Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We shall have breakfast and at 8:00 am set out for a hike to the Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa town. The Sipi falls is an iconic attraction in the region, the sipi falls has a series of three scenic waterfalls. The longest with a depth of 100 meters, second waterfall with a depth of 85 meters and the first one with about 70 meters with a plunge pool beneath. After the hiking Sipi Falls you shall drive to Mbale for lunch and later drive to Soroti for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Transfer from Soroti to Kidepo Valley National
Travel Time from Soroti to Kidepo Valley National Park is 6 hours drive
Accommodation: Budget: Uwa Banda’s, Mid-range: Kidepo Savannah Lodge & Ngamoru wilderness camp, Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge or Adere Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After your early morning breakfast, we shall drive to Kidepo Valley National Park in North Eastern Uganda, via the country sides of Amuria District, Abim District and Kotido District. We shall make for our packed lunch before proceeding to the park. After lunch we shall embark on a journey that leads us through the authentic homesteads setting our eyes on the culture of the Karamajong the natives of the land. While in the Majestic Park, we shall have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5 Morning Game Drive & Rest of the Day at Leisure or Optional Walk
Accommodation: Budget: Uwa Banda’s, Mid-range: Kidepo Savannah Lodge & Ngamoru wilderness camp, Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge or Adere Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before having breakfast, we shall wake up very early in the Morning at 06:00 am for our game drive in the park, we shall drive to the Narus valley which has the highest concertation of wildlife. While in the narus valley we are able to view of the Katurum kopje which offers great scenic views north across the valley towards Morungole Mountains ranges which is also home to the Ik tribe. After the game drive return to the lodge for breakfast as you wait for your lunch at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon you we relax at the lodge or have a walk at the client’s discretion.
Day 6 Hot Spring Visit & Optional Community Visit
Accommodation: Budget: Uwa Banda’s, Mid-range: Kidepo Savannah Lodge or Ngamoru wilderness camp Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge or Adere Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast we shall drive to the Hot Springs and on our drive through the park look out for the rare mammals and birds closer to Border of South Sudan. After this we shall return to the lodge for lunch, after lunch you will relax at the lodge enjoying a blend of the true African wilderness. We you have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Optional Activity: After lunch you will visit the Karamojong community in the kejong’s homesteads. You shall interact with the community and get to know about their ways of living in homestead’s, dress code, historical and cultural background as well as their traditional dances. Later return to the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer from Kidepo National Park to Murchison Falls National Park
Travel Time from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park is 5 – 8 hours drive
Accommodation: Budget & Mid-range: Fort Murchison or Pakuba Lodge Luxury: Parra Safari Lodge or Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast we shall drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the towns of Kitgum and Gulu – 3 hours drive with a stopover in Kitgum before heading for lunch in Gulu town. You will then proceed to Murchison falls National Park which is Uganda’s largest and oldest park. Check in at the park gates with a transfer to the lodge, relax and later refresh with dinner and overnight in the Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 8 Morning Game Drive, Boat cruise on River Nile to the Bottom of the Murchison Falls with a Top of the Falls Hike
Accommodation: Budget and Mid-range: Fort Murchison or Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Lodge & Luxury: Parra Safari Lodge & Chobe Safari Lodge or Bakers Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will wake up by 06:00 am we set off for an early morning Game Drive. The game drive which lasts 3 to 4 hours with chance of seeing one of the cats like lions or leopard through the open Savanna grass lands and Delta. During the Game we look out for Cape Buffalos, Uganda Kobs, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Hartebeests, Elephants and a number of bird species amidst savannah. After the game drive you will drive back to the Lodge for late breakfast and later early lunch.
After Lunch, head for a 02:00 pm boat cruise upstream to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, witness the Nile surging in a 45-meter gorge. Along the Victoria Nile we shall sight a profusion of hippos and crocodiles and a number of mammals drinking water to cool off the heat. You will also sight a number of bird life in melody such as kingfishers, fish eagles, bee-eaters along the riverbanks.
After your boat cruise safari, we shall leave the boat for a 45 to 60 minutes hike to the top of the falls where you will meet our driver waiting in the car. You will be guided to the top of the waterfalls and while here, observe the scenic view of the falls. Along the hike you get to view the Bat Cliff Valley as you hike to the top of the falls, Bakers Rock and Devil’s Cauldron of the fall. On reaching the top your guide will be waiting for you and drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 Transfer to Kampala with a Stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Travel time from Murchison falls national park to Kampala or Entebbe 6 – 7 hours drive
Accommodation: Budget: Boma Hotel or Central Inn, Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel or Boma Hotel, Luxury: Protea Entebbe or Lake Heights Entebbe
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast we shall drive to Kampala/Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is 7000 hectares of land. You will branch off the main road for a few minute’s drive to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you will encounter the trek of the southern white rhinos on foot an amazing experience escorted by trained rangers who will guide you through to where the rhinos. You will get the opportunity to watch these endangered, one of the big five, after drive back to the main road and continue to Kampala or Entebbe from your long safari. Drop off to your place of stay or hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport
Travel time from Entebbe is a few minutes’ drive to the Airport and from Kampala its 1-hour drive
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to Entebbe International Airport. You will be picked from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe by our representative and taken to Entebbe International Airport on time for your flight.
Tour Costs
Tour Includes
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure or
- Meet & greet at Hotel or place of stay in Kampala
- Ground transport in a private well-maintained safari van or land cruiser
(Selection at time of inquiry) with a popup roof for game viewing with internet
- English speaking driver / guide
- Fuel costs as per your itinerary
- 9 nights’ Accommodation at your selected lodge or hotel
- Meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Activities & entrance fees: 9 nights 10 days
- Jinja
- Boat Cruise on the Source of the Nile
- Mbale
- Kapchorwa
- Hiking Sipi Falls
- Soroti
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Game drive
- Hot spring visit
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Game drives
- Boat cruise Safari
- Rhino Trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Box of material water in your Safari Vehicle
- Drop off at your hotel or place of stay
Tour Excludes
- X International flights
- X Visa Fees and Requirements
- X Meals not listed in the itinerary
- X Optional activities during the trip
- X Medical & travel insurance
- X Tips to different service providers eg guides, helpers and hotel staff
- X All personal expenses (Beverages/ Soft Drinks on meals, alcohol, laundry services,
- X souvenirs
General Tips on your safaris:
- A porter can be hired in case you want to be carried for trekking, bags. For the trekking porter or helper, a fee of US$ 15 is charged
- Abseiling can be added as an optional activity which involves climbing down the steep slopes of sipi falls with firm equipment fastened to your harness
- Coffee tours may also be added onto your experience
- With more days added one can Hike Mountain Elgon
- Other optional activities such as Community walk/Coffee Experience in Kapchorwa, Bungee Jumping in Jinja, White water Rafting in Jinja, Nyero Rock Paintings
- Optional activity; it’s a memorable experience to book a Hot Air Balloon Experience with bush breakfast after your balloon safari
- With an extra day or time of flight one can experience chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
What to bring on your safari:
- Rubber Boots for hiking, trousers and rain gears or rain coats and cloth gloves
- Mosquito repellent.
- Insect repellent
- Sun screen
- Drinking during the trekking experience
- Camera, extra batteries plus a water proof bag
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