5 Day Kidepo & Karamoja Experience

The 5-day Karamoja experience will allow you to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife. You will enjoy different activities like game drives, community visits, hikes, etc. This will be one of the best experiences of a lifetime
Kidepo Valley National Park is apparently the most isolated national park in Uganda but still stands out to be one of the best virgin places every wildlife viewer can ever visit in Uganda it is among the best wilderness areas in Africa, harboring a couple of extinct species of wildlife that can’t be found in any other Ugandan national parks. This park is another great spot for a cultural trail like the Karamojong, Ik people, Acholis, Sebei plus other great tribes. Activities in the wilderness of this area include nature walks, birding hiking, etc.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kampala

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 7:15 AM for a prompt departure at 7:30 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 6:30 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Professional guides	Airport transfers
All entrances fees	Drinks

NOT INCLUDED

Visa fees

Personal expenses not included in the itinerary

Things to consider

Trip can be customized
Trip can start on any day
Accommodation is inclusive
Solo travelers can join this trip

Day 1: Transfer to Kapchorwa for Sipi Falls experience and Sabiny cultural

You will be picked up very early in the morning by our tour driver guide and embark on your journey to Kapchorwa which will take 5-6 hours. Along the way, you will have a clear view of the Mabira forest, tea and sugar plantations. Expect to have a stopover in Mbale town for lunch and then proceed to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa. You will go for a short hike at Sipi Falls and reach to the top. While hiking the trail, you will pass through several plantations of local farmers and get a chance to learn about the local community and the local way of life. You will then head for a cultural experience with the Sebei people also known as the sabiny who are known for their trademark female genital mutilation and male circumcision. You will have an overnight at the home of a friend’s hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park for an evening game drive.

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park for an evening game drive.
You will wake up for breakfast and embark on your journey to Kidepo National Park and drive to the lodge for check-in and lunch. After, you will have an evening game drive in Narus Valley in anticipation of seeing buffalos, zebras, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. You will enjoy the slow drive as you take memorable pictures. The Karamojong culture is still pure and unique from most other tribes in Uganda. They have rejected the civilization and still live like in ancient times. They are very interesting group of people with a very unique culture visible in their way of dressing, cooking, dancing, and other daily life activities. It is a truly rewarding experience to visit the Karamojong. You will then transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Morning game drive and cultural experience with the Karamojongs

You will enjoy your breakfast very early in the morning and head to experience a rewarding game drive through the open savannah, rocky outcrops, forests, and rings of mountains. You will drive extensively up to Kanangorok hot springs and have photo opportunities and chances to see more wildlife, especially lions. You will drive back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon after lunch, you will embark on your journey to have a cultural experience with the Karamojongs. This Tribe is still pure and unique from most other tribes in Uganda. They have rejected the civilization and still live like in ancient times. They are very interesting group of people with a very unique culture visible in their way of dressing, cooking, dancing, and other daily life activities. It is a truly rewarding experience to visit the Karamojongs. You will then drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Game Drive and Cave Experience with the Sebei People

You will do another game drive on the fourth day. You will have breakfast and check out from the lodge and then drive for your last game drive in the true wilderness. Every day presents a different sight you can expect to increase your game count. You will go back to the lodge for a hot lunch and after a drive have a cave experience with the Sebei people. The Cave Museum visit gives unique insights into the history and culture of the Sebei people.

Day 5: Return to Kampala and departure.

After your morning breakfast, you will proceed to Kampala with en-route lunch and then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to end the trip.