About This Experience

Uganda Has a Rich, Unique Culture

Uganda is a warm country — literally, but especially figuratively. During the 12-Day Culture & Nature Tour, we show you as much of the real Ugandan life as possible. Your tour guide ensures that there is a lot of interaction with the local population — stepping into their world and experiencing Uganda in a very relaxed and authentic way.

You will participate in activities that have been developed and are carried out by the community itself. From preparing a meal with a group of women from the village, to attending local community meetings and collecting cattle. Every cultural encounter on this tour is genuine, meaningful, and deeply connected to the people who call Uganda home.

One of the most extraordinary cultural encounters on this tour is a visit to the Karamojong — a nomadic cattle-farming community in the northeast of Uganda. The Karamojong are one of Uganda's most distinctive peoples, living according to age-old traditions that have remained largely unchanged for generations. You will participate in their daily activities, observe their customs, and gain a rare insight into a way of life that very few travellers ever experience.

In addition to the Karamojong, you will hike to the remote peaks of Mount Morungole to visit the Ik tribe, one of Uganda's most isolated communities, living in seclusion high in the mountains. This is a bigger challenge both physically and emotionally and it is an authentic and profoundly moving experience that is unique to this tour.

There Are Few Things More Beautiful Than Nature in Uganda

Uganda is a country of extraordinary natural diversity. A few hours drive in any direction and you are in a completely different landscape — from the deep green jungle of Kibale Forest to the open savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and from the dramatic peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains to the tranquil waters of the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

You can leave the chimpanzees in the deep green jungle and a little later you are in the middle of the savannah between the lions. A little later you are in the middle of a mountain range. Uganda's landscapes shift dramatically and continuously. This tour is designed to take you through as many of them as possible.

The 12-Day Culture & Nature Tour visits some of Uganda's most spectacular natural environments from the Sipi Falls in the east, where dramatic waterfalls cascade down the slopes of Mount Elgon, to the vast floodplains of Murchison Falls National Park in the north, where boat safaris on the Nile bring you face to face with hippos, crocodiles, and some of the most spectacular birdlife in East Africa.

In Budongo Forest, one of Uganda's largest and most ancient mahogany forests, you'll track chimpanzees through cathedral-like trees, while at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary you'll have the rare opportunity to trek on foot with Uganda's only wild white rhinos.

Uganda's nature is endlessly surprising, endlessly beautiful — and this tour gives you 12 days to experience it at its very best.

Tour Highlights

• Hike to the Waterfalls in Sipi

• A glimpse into the daily life of the Karamojong tribe

• Hike to the Ik tribe, living remote on the peaks of Mount Morungole

• Game drives in various national parks

• Chimp tracking in Budongo Forest

• Boat Safari on the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park

• Rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Price

Price Per Person

• Individual — $5,733

• Couple — $5,062

• Group of 5 — $3,729

Accommodation

Kipling Lodge (2 Nights) A charming and characterful lodge situated in Sipi Falls — offering stunning views of the waterfall and surrounding countryside, and a warm base for your cultural experiences in northeastern Uganda.

Sipi River Lodge (2 Nights) A beautifully positioned lodge on the banks of the Sipi River — offering comfortable accommodation surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of the waterfall, perfect for unwinding after your cultural excursions.

Kara Tunga Safari Camp (3 Nights) A unique and authentic safari camp situated in Kidepo Valley National Park — offering an immersive wilderness experience in one of Uganda's most remote and breathtaking national parks.

Murchison River Lodge (3 Nights) A well-appointed lodge situated on the banks of the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park — offering comfortable accommodation and easy access to boat safaris, game drives, and the iconic Murchison Falls.

Rwakobo Rock (1 Night) A uniquely positioned lodge set among natural rock formations at Lake Mburo National Park — offering stunning views, comfortable accommodation, and easy access to zebras, antelopes, and a rich variety of birdlife.

What's Included

• Accommodation in lodges and meals as indicated in itinerary

• 1 chimp trekking permit

• All excursions and activities as indicated in the itinerary under the supervision of a professional English-speaking guide

• Ground transport and transfers in a 4x4 Custom Safari Landcruiser

• Meals and non-alcoholic drinks as per the detailed itinerary

• Government taxes

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance

• International flights

• Visa fees and processing

• Extra activities and meals not indicated in the itinerary

• Extra luggage on domestic flights

• Service tips, gratuities, souvenirs, and snacks

• Accommodation after the end of the trip