5-Day Karamoja Culture and Kidepo Wilderness Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kampala to Moroto (Karamoja Region)

Departure from Kampala at 6:00 AM for a full-day road trip to Moroto, northeastern Uganda (approx. 11–12 hours). Scenic drive through Jinja, Mbale, and Soroti, with stops for refreshments and photo opportunities. En route views of the Mount Elgon foothills and savannah plains of the Karamoja region. Late afternoon arrival in Moroto, the cultural capital of the Karamojong people. Traditional welcome by local hosts, including an introduction to the community. Dinner and overnight stay at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp or equivalent eco-lodge.

Main Destination:

Mount Moroto

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Mt Moroto

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Cultural Immersion with the Karamojong

Breakfast at the lodge followed by a guided visit to a traditional Karamojong manyatta (homestead). Participate in daily activities: cattle herding, traditional cooking, beadwork, storytelling, and indigenous survival skills. Learn about the Karamojong's nomadic pastoral lifestyle, social structures, and rituals. Enjoy a traditional dance and music performance by the community in the evening. Optional short hike to Mount Moroto for panoramic views and cultural interpretation. Dinner and overnight stay at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp or equivalent eco-lodge.

Main Destination:

Karamoja Region

Accommodation:

Kara-Tunga Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located in Moroto (Karamoja)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Early breakfast and departure for Kidepo Valley National Park (approx. 4–5 hours drive). Arrive at Kidepo via the rugged and remote landscapes of Karamoja. Check in at your safari lodge or camp (Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, or similar). Afternoon game drive in the Narus Valley, known for its abundance of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Sunset viewing and relaxation at the lodge. Dinner and overnight in the park at Apoka Rest Camp.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)

High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Apoka Rest Camp

• Budget rest camp located inside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Safari Adventure in Kidepo Valley National Park

Early morning game drive to catch predators in action and observe large herds at water points. Visit to Kanangorok Hot Springs and Kidepo Valley, near the South Sudan border. Break for lunch at the lodge, followed by a short siesta. Optional cultural excursion to visit the IK people on Mount Morungole (requires a full-day hike and prior planning). Late afternoon game drive or nature walk with an armed ranger guide. Campfire dinner and overnight stay in the park at Apoka Rest Camp.

Main Destination:

Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation:

Apoka Rest Camp

• Budget rest camp located inside Kidepo Valley NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kidepo to Kampala or Entebbe

Early morning breakfast and departure for the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe (approx. 12 hours). Packed lunch en route with stopovers for rest and refreshments. Scenic drive through Gulu or Kitgum (depending on the route chosen). Evening arrival and drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.