7 Days Best of Northern Uganda
Our 7 Days Best of Northern Uganda will take you to the most visited conservation areas of the country in the north from the Murchison Falls National Park to the Kidepo Valley National Park, The north seems semi-arid with much drier climatic conditions compared to other regions and yet so rewarding with wildlife! The Murchison Falls National Park hosts quite a number of animal species including the so-called big 4 of the wildernesses (Lions, elephants, Buffaloes, leopards) in the early 90’s there were rhinos present in the park however due to population pressure these went extinct from the massive poaching, the Kidepo valley national park is the loneliest of ecosystems standing alone while presenting a special animal count of unique species for example the rock hyrax.
Tour highlight
Wildlife views
Wildlife game drives
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be welcomed by our company representative who will transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park along the Kampala-Gulu highway We will be routed in Nakasongola for rhino tracking it is the only place in the country to track on foot, it takes 2-3 hours enjoying the sanctuary after which we will return for lunch and Amuka lodge and proceed to the top of the falls we spend some time here for a sundowner returning to the lodge that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight
Day 2: Game drives and afternoon boat cruise along the Nile
Early morning breakfast, after which we will be transferred to the northern bank of the park in search of animal species expect to see early morning risers including lions, leopards, African buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, side-stripped hyenas, jackals, Jackson hartebeests’, oribi, waterbucks to mention a few we will return to the lodge for lunch and later on proceed with an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile it takes 2-3 hours the overlooking sides of the company is amazing, on a lucky day you might be chanced to see the shoebill stock along the marshy swampy areas returning for dinner and staying overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
On this day we will have breakfast after, we will be transferred by road to Kidepo valley national park, this is one of the most unique ecosystems of Uganda, the journey will take approximately +/-6 hour driving through the country side of the region passing through amazing small towns and villages, we will arrive in time for an evening game drive which will end in sundowner, expect to see bush bucks, Jackson hartebeests, elands, elephants, we will then return to the lodge that has been booked for your dinner and stay overnight
Day 4: Full day game drives
We will wake up to the sound of nature on this day, depending on the weather conditions, a bush breakfast will be arranged following an early morning drive through the well distributed trails of the national park, through the Narus valley we will have a chance of spotting many animals, this acts like the oasis of the park, all year round it is mostly dry however there are seasonal rivers in the Narus section which keep wildlife going until it rains, there are many animals you will see from your open game viewer including lions, rock hyrax, leopards, African buffaloes, African elephants , Roth child’s giraffes returning to the lodge for a hot lunch and an afternoon game drive, this time round we will take a different route in search of more animals that we might have missed the previous morning returning for dinner and staying overnight at the lodge that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight
Day 5: Guided nature walks and Lorukul community walk.
On this day we will have a beautiful breakfast after which meet the Uganda wildlife ranger who will guide us through the trails of the park, it is a time to learn and understand so much about the park, they will elaborate the many species of trees including the sausage trees and a variety of birds returning to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon visit to the community, it is amazing to meet the Karamojong group of people, these are originally pastoralists who own lots of livestock, they will entertain you with a performance of their traditional songs, jumping up high as they sing, returning on game drive to the lodge booked for your stay
Day 6: Game drives and evening Barbeque
As we wind our 7 days adventure of the northern Uganda, we will return to the park for game drives in search of animals that we might have missed the previous day there is more to the animals including many bird species, returning to the lodge for a relaxation and lunch, have the rest of the afternoon at leisure as we wait for a set barbeque to say goodbye to the country that has been home for some days, dinner and staying overnight at the facility that has been booked for your stay
Day 7: Departure
Morning breakfast after which our guide representative will drive you on return journey, this is a longer route compared to the coming hence its important to set your self for it , Lunch will be heard enroute it takes +/- 11 hours flight to the destination
End of our services
Trip includes
- Full board accommodation
- Ground transfers inclusive of fuel
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Guide +vehicle
- Water for highland areas
Rates exclude.
- Visas and air tickets
- All services and activities non mentioned in the inclusions
- Items of personal nature
- Gratuities and tips
- Extra expenses incurred as a result of personal delays.
