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Untamed Eastern & Northeastern Uganda

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Kampala/Entebbe, Uganda → Entebbe, Uganda

Country: Uganda
Start: Kampala/Entebbe, Uganda
End: Entebbe, Uganda
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Discovery, Active, Wildlife
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja.
Explore Mabira Forest and Ssezibwa Falls.
Walk to the three waterfalls of Sipi Falls.
Learn Arabica coffee production with a Mount Elgon farming family.
Meet Bamasaba communities in the Sipi region.
Visit traditional Karamojong homesteads.
Search for cheetahs and other wildlife in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
Learn about traditional medicinal practices in Karamoja.
Hike Mount Moroto for panoramic views across northeastern Uganda.
Meet the Dodoth people and explore their cultural traditions.
Discover artisanal gold-mining practices in Karamoja.
Trek 21 km to Mount Morungole and visit the Ik community.
Explore the remote landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes in Kidepo.
Visit Gulu Museum and learn about northern Uganda’s history.
Swim at Aruu Falls.
Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour as specified in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary
Visits to all attractions and communities listed in the itinerary
Arabica coffee experience with a local family in the Mount Elgon region
Guided game drives in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park
Guided hike of Mount Morungole (2,749 m)
Guided walk to Sipi Falls
Guided rhino-tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
All applicable national park and conservation area entrance fees

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and other personal beverages
Laundry services
Gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and local guides
Personal expenses, including souvenirs and incidental purchases
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any item not specifically listed under Inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to explore remote regions of Uganda beyond the classic safari circuit.
Enjoy cultural immersion and meaningful community interactions.
Interested in lesser-visited destinations with few tourists.
Appreciate a combination of wildlife, hiking, and cultural experiences.
Physically capable of completing a demanding 21 km mountain trek.
Enjoy long scenic road journeys through rural landscapes.
Want to visit communities such as the Ik, Dodoth, Karamojong, and Bamasaba.
Prefer luxury-focused or highly comfortable travel throughout.
Dislike long overland driving days.
Have limited mobility or difficulty hiking on steep terrain.
Prefer short walks rather than full-day treks.
Want a wildlife-focused safari with minimal cultural activities.
Expect extensive downtime or resort-style facilities.

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Untamed Eastern & Northeastern Uganda

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala

Day 2: Jinja

Day 3: Jinja – Sipi Falls

Day 4: Sipi Falls

Day 5: Sipi Falls – Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Day 6: Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Day 7: Moroto

Day 8: Dodoth Communities & Gold Artisans

Day 9: Mount Morungole

Day 10: Kidepo Valley National Park

Day 11: Kidepo Valley National Park

Day 12: Gulu – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Day 13: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Kampala

Day 14: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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