Uganda · Safari

3-Day Pian Upe Wildlife Safari from Entebbe or Kampala with Karamoja

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Morning game drive across Pian Upe's savanna plains in search of cheetahs and antelope species
02 Visit a local Karamoja community for traditional dance and drama performances
03 Scenic road journey from Entebbe or Kampala via Mbale, Sironko, and Jinja
04 Optional evening game drive to explore more of Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Embark on a 3-day adventure from Entebbe or Kampala to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, one of Uganda's lesser-visited safari destinations. Enjoy a scenic overland journey via Mbale and Sironko, look out for wildlife on game drives across the savanna plains, and search for species such as cheetahs, kobs, roan antelopes, elands, zebras, oribis, hartebeests, buffaloes, and impalas. The experience also includes a visit to a local Karamoja community for dance and drama performances and a chance to learn from the community before returning via Mbale and Jinja.

After breakfast, set off for a morning game drive in the savanna plains to search for resident species such as cheetahs, kobs, roan antelopes, elands, zebras, oribis, hartebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and many others.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbale

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast early in the morning, your experienced driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and transfer you to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, a journey of about 9-10 hours. You will have lunch en route and make several stops as you travel via Mbale and Sironko before finally arriving at Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
On arrival, you can choose either to enjoy an evening game drive or to have dinner and rest.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Karamoja Cultural Visit

After breakfast, set off for a morning game drive in the savanna plains to search for resident species such as cheetahs, kobs, roan antelopes, elands, zebras, oribis, hartebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and many others.
Return for lunch, then visit a local Karamoja community close to the park for a rare cultural experience with dance and drama performances, while also learning from the community.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Brief Game Drive and Return via Mbale and Jinja

As you have a long drive ahead, begin with a brief game drive, then proceed to Mbale, where you can have breakfast.
Continue to Jinja for a late lunch.
Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe, where you will check in to your reserved hotel, or be dropped off at the airport.

End of tour.