Join Karibuni Safaris as we take you off the beaten path on a series of low impact experiential holidays to explore the Ugandan outdoors and immerse yourself in the local cultures. Our eco-tour packages are made for experiential visitors looking for unique and culturally authentic experiences, these all inclusive packages cost between 80-100 USD per day for minimum 4 people. These vacations involve camping in some of the most picturesque places in Uganda.
Our eco-tours are mainly hosted by on hilly terrain or forested areas and involve hiking, trekking or mountain biking. We minimize the use of motorized transport on these tours and you depend on cycling or hiking getting around. These tours are ideal for experiential travellers looking for new experiences to connect with other people and nature. We cater for varied interests, like birding, hiking, primate watching and site seeing. We look for the authentic in people, and meaningful connections with the places we go and the people we meet.
Bulago is best visited as an extension of a trip to Sipi Falls or Sisiyi Falls, to inspire you by paying a visit to this scenic village. To get there you turn off to Kamu’s Corner from Kaserem on Kapchorwa road, the road winds through some superb cliffs and passes through a rocky gorge before reaching Bulago, that’s if you’re not daring enough to use ladders ( More on Bugi Trail) << More>>
This area 20 KMs from Fort Portal facing the mountain of the moons is peppered with the world’s densest concentration of crater lakes. The landscape is dotted with picturesque crater lakes all of which offer great hiking and exploration opportunities. A visit to this area is best combined with chimp trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, a visits to Mpanga Falls and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary…. << More>>
Kalinzu forest reserve is an extension of the better known Maramagambo forest. Pitched at the top of the Albertine Escarpment the 147 sq km reserve is a natural forest teaming with 414 species of trees and shrubs, 378 species of birds such Great Blue Turaco, Sun Birds and Black and White Casket. Six different species of primates are found here like Blue Monkey, Vervet Monkey, Black and White Colobus and Chimpanzees…<< More>>
Sisiyi Falls is located on the foothills of Mt Elgon in Sironko District, 40 KMs from Mbale accessed by an all weather tarmac road for 26 KMs and the last 14 KMs on a motorable dirt road. Sisiyi literally means the river never dries up. This is the lowest major waterfall on Mt Elgon as the river tumbles over Sisiyi Cliff and its waters meander lazily towards Lake Kyoga….<< More>>
Located 10 KMs from Sipi Falls, in the boundaries of Mt Elgon National Park is the forest exploration center. Designed to accommodate and train children from local schools, it is now open to tourists, with 4 wood cabins, 4 tents and camping grounds. The Exploration Center has 3 day trails for hiker that offer an insight into the flora of Mt Elgon for those who cannot spare time for the full trek….<< More>>
Ssezibwa waterfalls are formed when river Ssezibwa hurls its waters over a rocky surface into a natural pool at the bottom. The main draw is this falls is closest natural waterfalls to Kampala and can be visited with little time to spare. Legend has it that this river was given birth to by a woman in the years gone. Until recently this was a run down and neglected place visited only out of curiosity. Things have moved on today and the gardens are well trimmed, hiking trails with wooden walk ways built and a restaurant to cater for visitors….<< More>>
River Laso gorges its way through the rocky Namusidwa Ridge emerging as a single water fall before splitting into three as it cascades down the cliff into the valley below. The waterfall on the extreme right carrying the most water and continues to the bottom, however, it is the other two falls which disappear into thin air that make Laso an architect’s dream and stunning piece of engineering by Mother Naturen…<< More>>
About 37 KMs from Kampala on Masaka road is Mpanga Forest reserve a little getaway makes for a rustic alternative to the hassle and bustle of urban life in Kampala. This young 45 sq KM forest a little older than 50 years is used as tropical research institute; the sheer size of the trees attest to progress that can be made in conservation with well managed programmes. It has an extensive network of wide footpaths initially made for researches and now opens to the public. << More>>
Mpanga Falls is formed when Mpanga River tumbles over the rift valley escarpment before emptying into Lake Gorge. These falls are estimated to be 40 metres high are enclosed in a steep narrow gorge whose visibility is obscured by a riparian forest. … << More>>
Ruboni is a leading destination off the beaten path on the foothills of the mountains of the moon and the gateway to Mt Rwenzori national park. This a tranquil destination untouched by modern conveniences ideal for hiking and mountaineering… << More>>
This hike takes place between Fort Portal and Bundibugyo via Bwamba pass. You take a ride to the trail head and begin a 6-8 hours relatively strenuous hike. This hike is popular with travelers wanting to blaze new trails without being encumbered by park entry fees. This is a trail operated by Abanya Rwenzori Mountaineering Association…. << More>>
Wanale ridge is 2348 meters spur of Mt Elgon whose rocky face is run down by several waterfalls. This ridge dominates Mbale eastern skyline much as the Table Mountain dominates Cape Town. There is a good all weather road to the top of the ridge and this area is the food basket of Mbale and surrounding towns….<< More>>
Bulago is best visited as an extension of a trip to Sipi Falls or Sisiyi Falls, to inspire you by paying a visit to this scenic village. To get there you turn off to Kamu’s Corner from Kaserem on Kapchorwa road, the road winds through some superb cliffs and passes through a rocky gorge before reaching Bulago, that’s if you’re not daring enough to use ladders ( More on Bugi Trail) << More>>
This area 20 KMs from Fort Portal facing the mountain of the moons is peppered with the world’s densest concentration of crater lakes. The landscape is dotted with picturesque crater lakes all of which offer great hiking and exploration opportunities. A visit to this area is best combined with chimp trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, a visits to Mpanga Falls and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary…. << More>>
Kalinzu forest reserve is an extension of the better known Maramagambo forest. Pitched at the top of the Albertine Escarpment the 147 sq km reserve is a natural forest teaming with 414 species of trees and shrubs, 378 species of birds such Great Blue Turaco, Sun Birds and Black and White Casket. Six different species of primates are found here like Blue Monkey, Vervet Monkey, Black and White Colobus and Chimpanzees…<< More>>
Sisiyi Falls is located on the foothills of Mt Elgon in Sironko District, 40 KMs from Mbale accessed by an all weather tarmac road for 26 KMs and the last 14 KMs on a motorable dirt road. Sisiyi literally means the river never dries up. This is the lowest major waterfall on Mt Elgon as the river tumbles over Sisiyi Cliff and its waters meander lazily towards Lake Kyoga….<< More>>
Located 10 KMs from Sipi Falls, in the boundaries of Mt Elgon National Park is the forest exploration center. Designed to accommodate and train children from local schools, it is now open to tourists, with 4 wood cabins, 4 tents and camping grounds. The Exploration Center has 3 day trails for hiker that offer an insight into the flora of Mt Elgon for those who cannot spare time for the full trek….<< More>>
Ssezibwa waterfalls are formed when river Ssezibwa hurls its waters over a rocky surface into a natural pool at the bottom. The main draw is this falls is closest natural waterfalls to Kampala and can be visited with little time to spare. Legend has it that this river was given birth to by a woman in the years gone. Until recently this was a run down and neglected place visited only out of curiosity. Things have moved on today and the gardens are well trimmed, hiking trails with wooden walk ways built and a restaurant to cater for visitors….<< More>>
River Laso gorges its way through the rocky Namusidwa Ridge emerging as a single water fall before splitting into three as it cascades down the cliff into the valley below. The waterfall on the extreme right carrying the most water and continues to the bottom, however, it is the other two falls which disappear into thin air that make Laso an architect’s dream and stunning piece of engineering by Mother Naturen…<< More>>
About 37 KMs from Kampala on Masaka road is Mpanga Forest reserve a little getaway makes for a rustic alternative to the hassle and bustle of urban life in Kampala. This young 45 sq KM forest a little older than 50 years is used as tropical research institute; the sheer size of the trees attest to progress that can be made in conservation with well managed programmes. It has an extensive network of wide footpaths initially made for researches and now opens to the public. << More>>
Mpanga Falls is formed when Mpanga River tumbles over the rift valley escarpment before emptying into Lake Gorge. These falls are estimated to be 40 metres high are enclosed in a steep narrow gorge whose visibility is obscured by a riparian forest. … << More>>
Ruboni is a leading destination off the beaten path on the foothills of the mountains of the moon and the gateway to Mt Rwenzori national park. This a tranquil destination untouched by modern conveniences ideal for hiking and mountaineering… << More>>
This hike takes place between Fort Portal and Bundibugyo via Bwamba pass. You take a ride to the trail head and begin a 6-8 hours relatively strenuous hike. This hike is popular with travelers wanting to blaze new trails without being encumbered by park entry fees. This is a trail operated by Abanya Rwenzori Mountaineering Association…. << More>>
Wanale ridge is 2348 meters spur of Mt Elgon whose rocky face is run down by several waterfalls. This ridge dominates Mbale eastern skyline much as the Table Mountain dominates Cape Town. There is a good all weather road to the top of the ridge and this area is the food basket of Mbale and surrounding towns….<< More>>
