DJ UGANDA SAFARI 7 Days 6 Night

Tour Code DJU09
Kidepo Valley and secrets of Karamoja

Day 1– The Nile and Mount Elgon
Early morning leave Kampala to Jinja where is found the source of the river Nile from lake Victoria.
Recommended Optional rafting on the Nile: we recommend this unique, extraordinary experience of exploration of river Nile upstream for about 31 Km for one day activity. On board of the boat, you will paddle and rest on the calm water of the river, while enjoying the rapids and landscapes. This is one of the most exciting rafting in the world, also a very safe one, with disposals of life jackets and qualified guides and rescue team. People without experience should not fear rafting, since experience is not required, but the will to have fun and adventure.

If rafting is not your choice, you might reach Mbale earlier and organize your time while meeting the Bakisu people, the producers of Bugisu best quality coffee and their cultivations. You arrive for dinner and overnight at Sipi at Lacam Lodge or similar. FB

Day 2 – Sipi Falls / Moroto
Early morning you go for the trekking through the Sipi Falls from Mount Elgon. The vegetation is superb with banana and coffee plantations and view of the Karamoja valley. Lunch. Proceed the journey to Moroto through Namalu and entering the Karamoja region and its semi-arid land. Dinner and overnight at Leslona Hotel in Moroto. FB

Day 3 – Moroto in Karamoja
After breakfast you spend the day to encounter and discover the culture and people of Karamoja through the facilitation of local cooperation projects. In the morning you visit Lopotuk villages and the dispensary. Lunch. In the afternoon meet the youth of the youth centre and you can request to assist local performances, music and dance. This is not a “touristic” activity, since this area was never interested by any tourist circuit. Dinner and overnight at Leslona Hotel in Moroto. FB

Day 4 – Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, the trip proceeds Northwards via Kaabong and Kotido to reach Kidepo Valley National Park. This is named after the river traversing this region at the border between Sudan and Kenya, region characterized by mountains, hills and savannah. This is one of the most unspoilt and wild places remaining in Africa. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at UWA bandas. The place is modest but comfortable, with hot water and flash toilets available. Mostly, the touch and immersion in the nature of the park is a guarantee. FB

Day 5 – Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast go for photographic game drives along the trails of the national park. Especially, expect to explore the region of the river Narus valley. Kidepo contains one of the most exciting faunas of any Ugandan parks, with over 80 species of mammals several of which restricted only to Kidepo, like cheetah, striped hyena and caracal. The bird list boasts over 465 species. A part from the game drive, on request you might organize a visit to the local Karimojong homestead or “manyattas”. Full board and overnight at UWA bandas. FB

Day 6 – Kitgum and the Acholil and
Go for another game drive in Kidepo and proceed through the Acholiland to Kitgum. Dinner and overnight in Kitgum, at Boma Hotel. FB

Day 7 – Kampala
End of the program with return back to Kampala in the evening.

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The tariff includes:
- Full board accommodation (FB) including soft drinks
- Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser
- English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees
- Activities included in the itinerary
- Water on board

The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket (flights to Kidepo can be arranged)
- Tourist insurance
- Tips
- Change in program
- Option rafting: USD 125 per person

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