A 10 days cultural tour of Northern Uganda is an enriching journey through the diverse traditions, landscapes, and histories of this fascinating region. Northern Uganda is known for its vibrant cultures, rich history, and welcoming communities.
Itinerary
Day 1 -Arrival to Uganda
Our driver guide welcomes you to Uganda, the pearl of Africa. Upon arrival and after clearing with immigration and customs procedures, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall where we shall meet our company representatives, ready to escort you to your driver guide who will be on standby to officially open the safari. overnight at your hotel in Entebbe
Day 2 – Kampala to Gulu via Ziwa
Depart from Kampala to Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda (approx. 5-6 hours drive). We will have a stop at Ziwa for Rhino tracking in the wilderness, after Rhino tracking we have lunch then proceed with our drive to Gulu city.
Check in our hotel with a warm local welcome for refreshments and evening relaxing as we are introduced to the theatre of culture.
Day 3 – Full Day Cultural activities
Hands-on Wake Up: Start your day by joining the family digging, collecting firewood, and experiencing the daily activities of Acholi Local. Return then participate in milking preparation of Breakfast. After freshening up and get started with lunch arrangement by learning the local way of cooking and gather ingredients from the surrounding environment. Late afternoon it will be time for grazing where you join the
men and boys as they take the animals to the river for water and also learn about their traditional methods of animal care and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Return share a meal with the locals in a traditional homestead as you experience their customs and traditions until nightfall.
Day 4 – Historical tour
Historical tour to Slave trade trail, Luo Migration trail, LRA war trail. Start your day with a unique hands-on experience by joining local guides for historical ride to different historical sites like Slave trade trail – Fort Patiko, LRA War trail, Luo Migration trail and others depending on the time. Later return back to the hotel for a camp historical fire where story telling is done
Day 5 – Transfer to Kidepo Valley NP
Wake up today early and we transfer to Kidepo valley National Park which is located on the North Eastern Uganda, the home of the mighty Karamojongs. The drive takes you through villages with different settlement plans and life styles. It takes only around 4 hours and we reach to the capital city of the Karamojongs the most remote culture in Africa!! We will have a stop at Kidepo Valley national park enroute for a game drive. This majestic park is endorsed and gifted by nature with big population of animals. After the game drive we then proceed to our lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 6 – Full day Kidepo Valley National Park
Wake up today early and we go for the morning game drive in search for the big game like Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and many others. At mid morning proceed to hike to kidepo Lonyili Summit hike. Later return to our lodge for lunch and later in the afternoon you will also visit local communities around the park in the afternoon.
Day 7 – Kidepo Valley NP to Morungole
After breakfast drive to the deep village of Morungole and meet with the typical Karamojong the IK clan group. Spend the entire day experiencing the unique culture of the Karamojongs in the remote life. Join them freely to their cultural activities like Local dance, Milking of cows, Kraal experience and others. Retire to the camp for dinner and over night
Day 8 – Drive to Moroto
Check out of the lodge and drive to Moroto for another classic cultural encounter. The short drive that takes around 4 hours will take you through the village life of the Karamojong. We will have enroute visit to local markets depending on the safari date. Upon reaching Moroto the capital city of the Karamojong we proceed to our lodge. Have full evening cultural experience.
Day 9 – Moroto to Sipi
Have an early morning community walk after we drive to sipi falls. Check in our lodge for lunch and later in the evening hike the 3 falls at sipi.
Day 10 – Departure
Check out of the lodge and drive to Entebbe passing through Jinja and Kampala. You will have lunch break on the way. Have a day room in Entebbe before You will be dropped at the airport for your flight back home
