Great Northern Explorer

Main Info

Dinners around the campfire, under the African night sky and waking up in thick of the action / Getting up close to the endangered Rhinos, on foot! / The peace and quiet of the Nile and the thunder of Murchison Falls, just as victorian explorers found it. / The sights and sounds of the ancient Budongo rainforest / Journey through the remote north its bustling towns, regenerating farmlands and stunning scenery/ Game drives through the dramatically scenic Kidepo Valley national park / Lions sunning themselves on rocky outcrops / Buffalo, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, hippos, ostrich… / Fresh mountain air at Mount Elgon / Long or short walks around Sipi Falls / Hiking in Mount Elgon National Park / Camping at Tutum Caves, behind the Falls.

Optional Extras: Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo / Village or nature walks in Kidepo

Safari Extension:  2+ nights Jinja Adventure Activities / whitewater rafting / kayaking / horseback safaris / quadbiking / bungee

What to bring?

• Uganda’s parks and campsites are unfenced. You may need to leave your tent briefly in the night and to do so safely you will need a good torch.
• Kidepo is generally hot and sunny during the day so sunscreen and a hat are a good idea, but it does get chilly at night there and at Mount Elgon so a good jacket/jumper is also advisable.
• There is no power supply in the wilderness so please charge you cameras and phones to the brim before departure.
• Spending money for additional activities. There are no banks where we’re going!

What to leave behind?

Try to keep you luggage to a minimum. We travel with all our camping equipment so if you can leave big bags somewhere safe it makes it more comfortable for everyone.

Basic Terms

• This is the African wilderness, we do our very best to keep to the programme and timings but sometimes the weather/animals/roads get the better of us!
• Payment. A deposit of 25% is due at the time of booking, non-refundable from three weeks prior to the Safari. The balance is due one week prior to departure.

Optional Extras

• Village Walk $10,
• Nature Walk $30,
• Chimpanzee Tracking $120
• Jinja adrenalin prices on application

Type: Group or private
Options: Budget / Mid range / Luxury /Fly or Drive
Safari Extension: 2+ nights Jinja Adventure Activities, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Horseback Safaris, Quadbiking, Bungee Jumping
Recommended Daily Spending Allowance: $15 – $30 per day
(The above is a guideline only.)