The Great Northern Uganda Expedition

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Airport pickup.
Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome briefing and introduction to the expedition.
Free time to rest.
Overnight: Entebbe.
Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
Early breakfast and departure northwards.
Travel through Uganda’s countryside, stopping for lunch and refreshments.
Arrive in the Murchison Falls region.
Relax at the lodge and prepare for the safari.
Overnight: Murchison Falls area.
Day 3: Murchison Falls wildlife safari
Early morning game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators.
Return for lunch and relaxation.
Afternoon Nile boat cruise towards the base of Murchison Falls.
Observe hippos, crocodiles and birds along the river.
Overnight: Murchison Falls area.
Day 4: The world’s powerful waterfall and onward to Gulu
Visit Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow rocky gorge.
Enjoy the viewpoints and a guided walk where conditions and access allow.
Continue towards Gulu.
Arrive in the evening and relax.
Overnight: Gulu.
Day 5: Gulu and the journey to Kidepo
Breakfast and an optional short cultural or historical visit around Gulu.
Continue towards Kidepo Valley National Park.
Enjoy the changing landscapes as the journey heads northeast.
Arrive at the lodge and relax.
Overnight: Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 6: Guided game drive in Kidepo
Early morning guided game drive through the park’s wilderness.
Explore the Narus Valley and other accessible areas.
Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and predators.
Return to the lodge during the warmer part of the day.
Optional evening wildlife viewing, depending on park rules and conditions.
Overnight: Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 7: Kidepo to Moroto
Breakfast and departure from Kidepo.
Travel through Karamoja’s dramatic, semiarid landscapes.
Stop for photographs and selected community visits where arrangements have been made.
Arrive in Moroto and settle into the accommodation.
Overnight: Moroto.
Day 8: Karamoja community and cultural immersion
Meet local community members through a pre arranged, locally led cultural experience.
Learn about traditional pastoralist life, livestock, local crafts, music and changing livelihoods.
Visit a community initiative or craft project, where available.
Enjoy the region’s landscapes and a relaxed afternoon.
Overnight: Moroto.
Day 9: Moroto to Sipi Falls
Breakfast and departure towards eastern Uganda.
Travel through the changing landscapes towards Mount Elgon.
Arrive in the Sipi Falls area.
Enjoy a gentle walk or viewpoint visit if time permits.
Overnight: Sipi Falls.
Day 10: Sipi Falls and coffee experience
Guided hike to selected Sipi waterfalls, depending on fitness and trail conditions.
Visit a local coffee farm and learn about growing, harvesting, processing and preparing coffee.
Enjoy the views across the surrounding countryside.
Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge.
Overnight: Sipi Falls.
Day 11: Sipi Falls to Jinja
Breakfast and departure for Jinja.
Arrive in the Nile region and enjoy lunch.
Choose an activity based on preference and availability:
Whitewater rafting.
Guided kayaking.
A gentler Nile excursion for travellers who prefer a less demanding activity.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight: Jinja.
Day 12: Jinja to Kampala/Entebbe
Breakfast.
Optional short visit to a Nile viewpoint or selected attraction, depending on departure time.
Drive towards Kampala and Entebbe.
Airport transfer for a suitably timed international flight.
End of expedition.