The PIE North Eastern Uganda Safari, 15-day journey combines cultural exploration, wildlife adventure, and sustainable community engagement across Northern Uganda. This transformative experience offers travelers a chance to immerse themselves in Uganda’s diverse heritage, from the cultural exchange at Jinja’s Ewaffe Project and the Acholi traditions in Gulu to the pastoralist lifestyle of the Karamojong in Karamoja. It also includes thrilling wildlife safaris in Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks, as well as hands-on participation in impactful community-based tourism projects like coffee farm volunteering and rhino conservation at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. By blending cultural immersion, conservation efforts, and breathtaking landscapes, this safari ensures a meaningful and unforgettable adventure while directly contributing to local communities.
North Eastern Uganda Positive Impact Experience Safari
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Trip Overview
Highlight Experiences
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What's Included
- Vehicle and fuel
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- AMREF Flying Doctor Service
- Meals as per your chosen plan
- Park entrance fees
- Professional driver guide
- Drinking water during trip
- Fruits along the road
- Prepaid phone
- Ugandan Rolex (a famous local snack with rolled eggs)
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drive
- Boat cruise to source of the Nile
- Community Volunteering
- Botanical gardens
- Ewaffe Project
- Hike to the top of Sipi falls
- Exploring Sipi communities
- Gulu Women’s Resource Centre
- Fort Patiko
- Visit a Karamojong Village
- Local project
- Boat cruise in Murchison
What's Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
- Gratuities/tips
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Pricing
| People | USD | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $6530 per person |
1 Double |
| 4 People | $4665 per person |
2 Double |
| 6 People | $4000 per person |
3 Double |
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Itinerary
Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to your accommodation, depending on your arrival time you can have a trip orientation in the evening.
After breakfast, transfer to Jinja and head out for a community Interaction and cultural Exchange experience at Ewaffe Project, which focuses on empowering vulnerable women, tourists will engage in cultural exchange activities, like cooking local foods or traditional dancing.
Head out to explore Jinja, take a boat to the source of the Nile, and later you can choose to go white water rafting or bicycle touring along the Nile. Visit a volunteering project where you will help to construct or paint a children’s playground.
After breakfast, transfer to Sipi falls, reaching in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out to hike the falls with a local guide, you will help pick litre along the trail to the falls.
Today you will explore Sipi communities, visiting coffee farms and helping out with farm activities like picking or sorting coffee beans and learning about the farm-to-table process. This supports fair-trade coffee initiatives and encourages direct support for local farmers.Have a relaxed evening at your lodge with views of the beautiful surroundings.
Transfer to Gulu town after breakfast, you will have a stopover for lunch at a local restaurant reaching Gulu in time to take a community walk near your accommodation.
After breakfast, head out to explore the Acholi Cultural, Visit a local cultural centre and engage in traditional storytelling, dances, and drumming sessions.
After breakfast, on your way to Kidepo Valley National Park, visit Fort Patiko, a former slave-trading outpost and learn about the historical significance of the site and how the community has preserved its history before proceeding to reach Kidepo in time for an overnight.
Today, you will enjoy two game drives to explore the parks wildlife, after breakfast head out for a morning game drive where you'll have a chance to spot lions, elephants, and other wildlife. This park is known for its unique wildlife diversity and open savannah landscapes.Today, you will enjoy two game drives to explore the parks wildlife, after breakfast head out for a morning game drive where you'll have a chance to spot lions, elephants, and other wildlife. This park is known for its unique wildlife diversity and open savannah landscapes.Head back in the afternoon, after a picnic lunch to explore more of the national park, to spot rare species such as the cheetahs and the ostriches. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, Visit a Karamojong Village and learn about the Karamoja pastoralists and their relationship with the environment. Engage in discussions on sustainable livestock farming and water conservation practices.Spend the afternoon, supporting a local project. Engage with local women in jewellery making and handcrafts. You can also purchase handmade goods, contributing directly to the community’s income.
After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls, reaching in time for a relaxed evening at your accommodation. You can opt to visit the top of the falls.
Head out for a morning game drive where you might see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and giraffes, followed by a boat cruise in the afternoon to the base of Murchison Falls, one of Uganda’s most stunning natural attractions.
Enjoy a morning game drive and transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. Ziwa is Uganda’s only habitat for wild rhinos. Take part in rhino tracking and learn about the conservation efforts to restore Uganda’s rhino population.
After breakfast, head out for a nature walk before transferring back to Entebbe, reaching in time for relaxed evening.
After a relaxed breakfast, you will have time to pack your belongings and depending on your departure flight, you can head out to the botanical gardens, for a nature walk or go souvenir shopping at a crafts centre to support local business. You will be dropped off at the airport in time for your flight back home.
Accommodations
Take a look at some of the beautiful places you’ll be staying at during your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions – North Eastern Uganda Positive Impact Experience Safari
This 15-day safari blends remote exploration with responsible travel. It highlights cultural exchanges with the Acholi and Karamojong communities, scenic landscapes like Sipi Falls, and wildlife adventures in Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks — all while contributing to local development projects.
Yes. You'll engage meaningfully with local communities — from learning about Acholi traditions to spending time in Karamojong villages. These experiences are central to the journey, offering insight into Uganda’s rich and diverse cultures.
Expect game drives in two of Uganda’s top parks. Kidepo Valley is home to lions, elephants, and giraffes in a dramatic savannah setting, while Murchison Falls offers chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and even the rare shoebill stork.
Yes. The tour integrates positive impact moments such as supporting the Ewaffe Project in Jinja, working with coffee farmers in Sipi Falls, and staying at locally-owned lodges that reinvest in their communities.
While it explores lesser-known regions, this tour is well-suited for adventurous first-time visitors looking to go beyond the usual highlights. It offers a well-rounded mix of cultural discovery, wildlife, and meaningful connections — ideal for travelers interested in ethical, off-the-beaten-path experiences.
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