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Kidepo & Karamoja Secrets Safari - 7 Days 6 Nights

Tour Code AVU04

NEW!!: Off-the-beaten-track to Karamoja and Kidepo Valley National Park! Open up to a life-time experience to these undisclosed and unexplored treasures of Africa – a must for anyone interested in taking a program of nature, culture, and adventure away from the tourists crowds.

Day 1 – The Nile and Mount Elgon

Early morning leave Kampala to Jinja where is found the source of the river Nile from lake Victoria. Recommended Optional rafting on the Nile: We recommend this unique, extraordinary experience of exploration of river Nile upstream for about 31 Km for a day activity. On board the boat, you will paddle and rest on the calm water of the river, while enjoying the rapids and landscapes. This is one of the most exciting rafting in the world, also a very safe one, with disposals of life jackets and qualified guides and rescue team. People without experience should not fear rafting, since experience is not required, but the will to have fun and adventure.

If rafting is not your choice, you might reach Mbale earlier and organize your time while meeting the Bakisu people, the producers of Bugisu best quality coffee and their cultivations. You arrive for dinner and overnight at Sipi at Lacam Lodge or similar. FB

Day 2 – Sipi Falls / Moroto

Early morning you go for the trekking through the Sipi Falls from Mount Elgon. The vegetation is superb with banana and coffee plantations and view of the Karamoja valley. Lunch. Proceed the journey to Moroto through Namalu and entering the Karamoja region and its semi-arid land. Dinner and overnight at Don Vittorio Centre or Leslona Hotel in Moroto. FB

Day 3 – Moroto in Karamoja

After breakfast you spend the day to encounter and discover the culture and people of Karamoja through the facilitation of local cooperation projects. In the morning you visit Lopotuk villages and the dispensary. Lunch. In the afternoon meet the youth of the youth centre and you can request to assist local performances, music and dance. This is not a “touristic” activity. Dinner and overnight at Don Vittorio Centre or Leslona Hotel in Moroto. FB

Day 4 – Kidepo Valley National Park

After breakfast, the trip proceeds Northwards via Kaabong and Kotido to reach Kidepo Valley National Park. This is named after the river traversing this region at the border between Sudan and Kenya, region characterized by mountains, hills and savannah. This is one of the most unspoilt and wild places remaining in Africa. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at UWA bandas. The place is modest but comfortable, with hot water and flash toilets available. Mostly, the touch and immersion in the nature of the park is a guarantee. FB

Day 5 – Kidepo Valley National Park

After breakfast go for photographic game drives along the trails of the national park. Especially, expect to explore the region of the river Narus valley. Kidepo contains one of the most exciting faunas of any Ugandan parks, with over 80 species of mammals several of which restricted only to Kidepo, like cheetah, striped hyena and caracal. The bird list boasts over 465 species. A part from the game drive, on request you might organize a visit to the local Karimojong homestead or manyattas. Full board and overnight at UWA bandas. FB

Day 6 – Kitgum and the Acholiland

Go for another game drive in Kidepo and proceed throught the Acholiland to Kitgum. You might be interested to stop at a refugee camp along the way. Dinner and overnight in Kitgum at Boma Hotel. FB

Day 7 – Kampala

End of the program with return back to Kampala in the evening.

Tariff per person 2009:

Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.600
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.090
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 900

Single room supplement: USD 50
Supplement Apoka Lodge Kidepo: USD 580 per person (2 nights)

The tariff includes:

• Full board accommodation (FB) including soft drinks
• Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser
• English speaking Driver/Guide
• Entrance fees
• Activities included in the itinerary
• Water on board

The tariff does not include:

• Air ticket (flights to Kidepo can be arranged)
• Tourist insurance
• Tips
• Change in program
• Option rafting: USD 125 per person

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