7-Day Whitewater rafting, Culture and Karamoja Uganda Adventure Safari
Destinations: Entebbe • Jinja • Sipi Falls • Moroto • Kidepo Valley National Park
Style: Luxury • Adventure • Culture • Wildlife
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 7-Day Whitewater rafting, Culture and Karamoja Uganda Adventure Safari, exploring the country’s eastern and northern gems. From thrilling white-water rafting on the Nile and hiking to the majestic Sipi Falls to immersing yourself in the rich Karamojong culture and discovering the untamed beauty of Kidepo Valley National Park, this journey blends adrenaline, nature, and cultural heritage in Uganda’s most off-the-beaten-path regions, with comfort at every step. Welcome to Alps Trendy Safaris.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Jinja
Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide from Alps Trendy Safaris, who will brief you about the safari. Begin your journey with a scenic drive through lush countryside to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa.
Check in at your luxury lodge on a private island mid-stream in the River Nile. This lodge offers an exclusive jungle experience with elegant thatched suites and river-view decks.
Dinner and Overnight: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Full-Day Whitewater Rafting & Visit to the Source of the Nile
Adventure Begins! After a hearty breakfast, head out for a full-day white-water rafting adventure on the Nile. Expect a thrilling ride through Grade 3–5 rapids with professional rafting guides and top-quality safety equipment.
Evening Excursion: Later, take a guided boat ride to visit the Source of the Nile, where the river begins its 6,650 km journey to the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy photo opportunities and a calm moment by this historic landmark.
Dinner and Overnight: Lemala Wildwaters Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Transfer to Sipi – Evening Hike to Sipi Falls and Coffee Tour
After breakfast, transfer to the cool highlands of Sipi as you enjoy the scenic drive, located at the foot of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda. The journey offers beautiful views of rolling hills and rural homesteads. On your arrival, check it and have your lunch.
In the afternoon, hike through local trails to visit the three-tiered Sipi Falls, an iconic cascade surrounded by lush greenery.
Join a local coffee experience, where you will learn about Arabica coffee growing, harvesting, roasting, and brewing, with a cup of freshly made coffee at the end.
Dinner & Overnight at Sipi River Lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Moroto – Evening Karamoja Cultural Experience
After breakfast, depart for Moroto, the gateway to Uganda’s wild northeast and home to the Karimojong people, one of Uganda’s most unique pastoral communities. Enjoy a scenic road trip to the Karamoja Frontier on your day 4 of your 7-Day Whitewater rafting, Culture and Karamoja Uganda Adventure Safari.
Evening Experience: Visit a Karimojong village for an authentic community encounter. Engage with elders, witness traditional dances, and learn about their nomadic lifestyle, cattle culture, and distinctive attire.
Dinner and Overnight: Hotel African Moroto
Day 5: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park – Evening Game Drive
After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic journey through the dramatic landscapes of Karamoja to the remote Kidepo Valley National Park, considered one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
Evening Game Drive: On arrival, enjoy your first evening game drive in the Narus Valley, where lions, elephants, giraffes, and large buffalo herds roam freely.
Dinner and Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge.
Day 6: Morning and Evening Game Viewing Extravaganza, Kidepo Valley National Park
Morning Game Drive: Explore the Kidepo Valley region, where ostriches, cheetahs, and rare antelope species like the lesser kudu thrive. Spot the rugged mountains of South Sudan in the distance. You can choose to visit a traditional IK village on Mount Morungole
In the evening, return to the Narus Valley for golden-hour sightings of predators on the hunt.
Dinner and Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Fly Back to Entebbe or come by road
Return Journey: After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe via scenic roads or opt for a charter flight for a more relaxed and faster return.
This marks the end of your 7-Day Whitewater rafting, Culture and Karamoja Uganda Adventure Safari, and hopefully, you have enjoyed it. Continue to catch up your flight back home.
Safari Inclusions:
Luxury accommodation as listed (or similar)
All meals and bottled water during safari
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide
All park entry fees and activity costs
Whitewater rafting and coffee experience
Community visits in Karamoja and Kidepo
Boat trip to the Source of the Nile
Optional Upgrades:
Private charter flights (Kidepo to Entebbe)
Price for this trip (2 Pax)
| TRIP CATEGORY | LUXURY |
| PRICE | 2,490 Per Person |
