TYPE: Mid-range or Luxury Safari

ACTIVITIES DURING THE TOUR:

-Sipi falls hike

-Rhino tracking

-Coffee tour in Sipi

-Cultural visit in Kidepo

-Game drives in Kidepo

-1 Nature walk in Kidepo

-Boat ride to the source of the Nile

TOUR ITINERARY IN DETAIL:

Day 1: - Transfer to Sipi via Jinja

Depart from the hotel or accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe and drive eastward along the Jinja road. On the way, as we pass through Mabira Forest, you will see the beautiful scenery of tea and sugar plantations around Lugazi. Visit Jinja the relaxed city of eastern Uganda to enjoy a boat ride to the Source of the Nile. Continue driving towards Sipi Falls/ Mt Elgon arriving at the lodge later in the afternoon and relax as you watch the beautiful sunset by your lodge. You can let us know if you would like to do white water rafting (while in Jinja) in advance for us to arrange accordingly.

Travel time to Kampala: ±5 hours

Mid-range Accommodation: Sipi Heritage Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: – Hike to Sipi Falls

After your breakfast, hike to the stunning Sipi Falls that cascade over a 100-meter cliff. You will continue with a steep climb to a series of caves as you follow the challenging trail to two other waterfalls. You will pass maize fields, coffee gardens, banana plantations, and typical African homesteads on your way and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Eastern Rift Valley. Those interested in experiencing a real thrill and watching the waterfalls from a very close distance will go abseiling down the mountain to the bottom of the famous Sipi Falls (at an extra cost). Also on the program (if not tired), is a coffee tour experience as you learn about the coffee process from planting to harvesting then to local processing.

Mid-range Accommodation: Sipi Heritage Lodge

Day 3: - Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Depart from Sipi as you drive to Kidepo National Park via Pian Upe and Matheniko-Bokora Game Reserves with lunch en-route arriving at the lodge later in the evening where we will spend the rest of the day relaxing after a long drive.

Travel time: ± 8 hours

Mid-range accommodation: Adere Safari Lodge

Luxury/High-end accommodation: - Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 4: - Explore Kidepo Valley National Park

Have an early morning breakfast and embark on a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring (if it is not a rainy season when the road is impassable). Where a variety of animals and birds can be seen roving around like the fast-running Ostrich. (If it is a rainy season, you will instead do a game drive across savannah with views of hills, small forests, river beds and rings of mountains around you). In the afternoon, we will do another Game Drive that will take you through the Narus Valley to see herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, hopefully some Lions, Leopard and the elusive Cheetah. This will also enable you to be in full sight of a variety of birds as well. Stops will be made at any time. So, keep your eyes open! Game drives are always amazing here because of the flat savannah and stunning landscape. You will return to your lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Mid-range accommodation: Adere Safari Lodge

Luxury/High-end accommodation: - Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 5: - Nature walk + Game drive in the park

After an early breakfast, go for a nature walk to view a variety of fauna and flora species through the park trails. And thereafter do yet another brief game drive before returning to the lodge for a hot lunch. In the afternoon visit the Karamojong village to learn more about their culture through storytelling, music and dance. The Karamojong of Uganda have a similar culture and traditions as the Maasai of Kenya. They are the infamous Cattle raiders that are yet to adopt to western-style and lifestyle. Most of them still sleep in huts and dress in blanket-like shawls as well as beautiful beadwork for women. You will then return to you lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.

Mid-range accommodation: Adere Safari Lodge

Luxury/High-end accommodation: - Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 6: – Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Today, you leave Kidepo Valley National Park for Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch in Nakasongola driving through the beautiful landscape of Northern Uganda. You will have a brief stop at the spectacular Aruu falls before proceeding to Gulu for a hot lunch. Thereafter proceed with the journey to Ziwa arriving at the lodge will be later in the afternoon/evening where we will spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing.

Travel time: ± 7 hours

Mid-range range Accommodation: Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch

Day 7: - Rhino Trekking and transfer to Entebbe/Kampala

This morning, you will have breakfast and then head out for a walking safari in search of the Rhinos in company of a guide and armed rangers. Once you have spotted them, you will stay in their presence for a while (for about an hour) and thereafter embark on the journey back to Entebbe. On arrival, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Travel time: ± 3,5 hours

OUR ADVENTURE WITH YOU ENDS HERE!!!