EASTERN & NORTHERN UGANDA SAFARI

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Jinja, where the Nile River begins its epic northward flow. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride to the Source of the Nile, a spot that fascinated early explorers. If time allows, stroll through Jinja’s colonial streets or unwind at your riverside lodge.

Spend the morning with optional activities like white-water rafting, quad biking, or a relaxed riverside breakfast. After lunch, depart for Mbale, a laid-back town at the foot of Mount Elgon, passing through lush sugarcane plantations and rolling hills.

Explore the forests of Mount Elgon National Park with guided hikes like the Kapkwai Forest Trail or a visit to Tutum Cave. Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys and birdlife, including Jackson’s francolin. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest before returning to Mbale.

Drive to Sipi Falls and settle into your lodge on the escarpment. Join a guided coffee experience, roasting beans traditionally, then hike to all three of Sipi’s spectacular waterfalls, learning about local flora, fauna, and geology.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or opt for abseiling down Sipi’s main waterfall. Afterward, drive to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, arriving in time for a sunset game drive to spot cheetahs, eland, zebras, ostriches, and the rare roan antelope.

Start with a sunrise game drive or nature walk in Pian Upe’s grasslands. Then, drive north to Moroto, nestled beneath Mount Moroto. In the afternoon, visit the Karamoja Museum or join a guided town walk to learn about the region’s culture.

Visit a traditional Karimojong Manyatta homestead to learn about their customs, cattle-keeping lifestyle, and warrior traditions. Optionally, hike the lower slopes of Mount Moroto, hearing stories of traditional medicine and spiritual sites.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive across dry riverbeds, mountains, and vast savannah to Kidepo Valley National Park. Arrive in time for a sunset game drive in Narus Valley, home to lions, giraffes, elephants, and massive herds of buffalo.

Explore Narus and Kidepo Valleys on a morning game drive, searching for predators like cheetahs, lions, and leopards, and antelope species like kudu. After lunch, drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs near the South Sudan border, where ostriches roam. Optionally, hike to meet the Ik people of Mount Morungole (requires advance notice and strong fitness).

After breakfast, begin your overland return to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch in Gulu. This full-day drive through rugged savannah and fertile farmland offers a final reflection on Eastern Uganda’s diversity.