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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp and Jinja
Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp and Jinja
After breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, your driver-guide will brief you on the week ahead before you travel west to Mabamba Swamp. Here you’ll board a small boat and glide through papyrus mats in search of the legendary shoebill. Following your swamp excursion, pause at the elegant Gaddafi National Mosque for a rooftop panorama over Kampala. In the afternoon, set off on a scenic three-hour drive to Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. Overnight at 2 Friends Hotel (or similar).
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
White-Water Rafting on the Nile
White-Water Rafting on the Nile
Rise early for breakfast and a short transfer to the Bujagali rapids, where you’ll embark on either a half-day or full-day white-water rafting adventure. Navigate thrilling Grade II–V currents—rapids like “The Alien” and “Oblivion”—with occasional calm pools for photo stops. A riverside barbecue lunch breaks up the action. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel to relax, review photos, and swap stories around the campfire. Overnight at 2 Friends Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Source of the Nile and Sipi Falls
Source of the Nile and Sipi Falls
Begin with breakfast at your Jinja hotel, then visit the historic Source of the Nile monument and jetty. From there, drive east into the foothills of Mount Elgon, arriving at Sipi River Lodge by midday. After lunch, enjoy a guided nature walk to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the three tiers of Sipi Falls. Watch the sun dip below the escarpment while sipping sundowner cocktails on the cliff-top terrace. Overnight at Sipi River Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Abseiling, Rock Climbing & Coffee Tour
Abseiling, Rock Climbing & Coffee Tour
Fuel up with breakfast before descending by abseil down the upper fall, then test your skills on natural cliff-face rock-climbing routes. A picnic lunch beside the roaring water restores your energy, after which you’ll tour a local coffee estate. Learn each step of bean-to-cup processing, then sample freshly roasted brews. Conclude the day with an optional village walk, mingling with Sipi’s farming community before overnighting once more at Sipi River Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Sipi to Moroto and Karamojong Village Stay
Sipi to Moroto and Karamojong Village Stay
After an early breakfast, depart northward toward Moroto, enjoying sweeping savannah views en route. Arrive at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp in time for lunch served beneath acacia trees. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Karamojong culture: visit a Manyatta homestead, try your hand at bead-making, help prepare traditional dishes, and learn tribal dances. Choose to spend the night in a thatched village hut for an authentic rural experience, joined by campfire storytelling with local elders. Overnight at Kara Tunga or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Moroto (Karamoja)
- Accommodation:
- Kara-Tunga Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Moroto to Kidepo Valley National Park
Moroto to Kidepo Valley National Park
Breakfast at camp precedes a four-hour drive through the Karamoja plains toward Kidepo Valley National Park. Upon arrival at Kidepo Savannah Lodge, settle in and enjoy lunch overlooking Morungole Mountain. Later, take an optional sundowner drive into the Narus Valley. As twilight falls, dine under the stars at the lodge’s open-air restaurant. Overnight at Kidepo Savanah Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
FullDay Safari & Cultural Trail in Kidepo Valley NP
FullDay Safari & Cultural Trail in Kidepo Valley NP
Experience a pre-dawn game drive for prime sightings of lions, cheetahs, and buffalo herds returning to their daytime grazing grounds. Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch and brief rest before embarking on a cultural trail with Karamojong guides. Learn ancient hunting techniques, visit a village school, then continue your wildlife sightings with a second, late-afternoon game drive. Enjoy cocktails at sunset before another peaceful night at Kidepo Savannah Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Kidepo valley National Park transfer to to Gulu
Kidepo valley National Park transfer to to Gulu
Rise before dawn for one last game drive in search of leopards and hyenas. After breakfast at the lodge, journey southwest toward Gulu, stopping at roadside eateries for lunch. In Gulu, tour the Pece War Memorial before checking in at Churchill Courts Hotel. Sample northern Ugandan specialties—such as Luwombo chicken—at dinner before turning in for the night. Overnight at Churchill Courts or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Gulu (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gulu Churchill Courts Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Gulu to Budongo, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Entebbe
Gulu to Budongo, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Entebbe
On your final morning, head into Budongo Forest for a guided chimpanzee trek, listening for hoots and cracking branches. Mid-morning, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda’s wild white rhinos on foot. After a picnic lunch among the grasslands, set off on the four-hour return drive to Kampala or Entebbe, where your guide will escort you to your hotel or the airport, completing your nine-day Ugandan odyssey.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
