The Karimojong people of Uganda are indeed the Masai of Uganda.
The Karimojong live and dress like the Masai of kenya and Tanzania
The Karamojong or Karimojong are an ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda. Their language is also known as Karamojong or akarimojong, and is part of the Nilo-Saharan language group.
The Karamojong live in the southern part of the region in the north-east of Uganda, occupying an area equivalent to one tenth of the country.
The Karamojong are part of a group that migrated from present-day Ethiopia around 1600 A.D. and split into two branches, with one branch moving to present day Kenya to form the Kalenjin group and Maasai cluster.
The other branch, called Ateker, migrated westwards. Ateker further split into several groups, including Turkana in present-day Kenya, Iteso, Dodoth, Jie, Karamojong, and Kumam in present-day Uganda, also Jie and Toposa in southern Sudan all of them together now known as the "Teso Cluster" or "Karamojong Cluster".
It is said that the Karamojong were originally known as the Jie. The name Karamojong derived from phrase "ekar ngimojong", meaning "the old men can walk no farther".
According to tradition, the peoples now known as the Karamojong Cluster or Teso Cluster are said to have migrated from Abyssinia between the 1600 and 1700 AD as a single group. When they reached the area around the modern Kenyan-Ethiopian border, they are said to have fragmented into several groups including those that became Turkana, Toposa, and the Dodoth.
The group that became known as the Toposa continued to present day southern Sudan; the Dodoth, settled in Apule in the northern part of present-day Karamoja. The Turkana settled in Kenya where they are now and today's Jie of Uganda are thought to have split from them, moving up the escarpment into today's Kotido District.
The main body continued southwards, reportedly consisting of seven groups or clans who settled in today's southern Karamoja, eventually merging to become the three clans now existing: the Matheniko in the east around Moroto mountain, the Pian in the south and the Bokora in the west.
However, a significant sized group went west and formed the Iteso, the Kumam, and the Langi. It was this group who were said to have used the phrase "the old men can walk no farther".
Related to Turkana: in the Karamojong language, the people and the language have the convenient prefixes ŋi- and ŋa- respectively.
Lack of a prefix indicates the land where they live. All the above-mentioned branches from Ateker speak languages that are mutually intelligible. The Lango in Uganda are also ethnically and genetically close to the ŋiKarimojong, evidenced by similar names among other things, though they adopted a dialect of the Luo language.
The main livelihood activity of the Karamojong is herding livestock, which has social and cultural importance. Crop cultivation is a secondary activity, undertaken only in areas where it is practicable.
Due to the arid climate of the region, the Karamojong have always practiced a sort of pastoral transhumance, where for 3–4 months in a year, they move their livestock to the neighboring districts in search of water and pasture for their animals.
The availability of food and water is always a concern and affects the Karamojong's interaction with other ethnic groups.
The dominant feature of Karamojong society is their age system, which is strictly based on generation. As successive generations have an increasing overlap in age, this leads logically to a breakdown of the system, which appears to have occurred after rules were relaxed in the nineteenth century among their close neighbours, the Jie.
However, the Karamojong system is flexible enough to contain a build-up of tension between generations over a cycle of 50 years or so. When this can no longer be resolved peacefully, the breakdown in order leads to a switch in power from the ruling generation to their successors and a new status quo.
As both a rite of passage into manhood, as well as a requirement for engagement, a young Karamojong man is required to wrestle the woman he desires to marry. If he is successful in winning the wrestling match against the woman, he is now considered to be a man and is permitted to marry the woman.
This ensures that the man will be strong enough to care for and protect his wife. After a successful match, the dowry negotiations are allowed to commence. In an instance where the young man is unable to defeat the woman in the wrestling match, he will not be considered by his people to be a man and will often leave to marry a woman from a different people-group where a test of strength is not required.
If a non-Karamojong man desires to marry a Karamojong woman, he is also required to go through this ceremony.
The Karamojong have been involved in various conflicts centered on the practice of cattle raids.
The Karamojong are in constant conflict with their neighbors in Uganda, Sudan and Kenya due to frequent cattle raids. This could be partly due to a traditional belief that the Karamojong own all the cattle by a divine right, but also because cattle are also an important element in the negotiations for a bride and young men use the raids as a rite of passage and way of increasing their herds to gain status.
In recent years the nature and the outcome of the raids have become increasingly violent with the acquisition of AK47s by the Karamojong.
The Ugandan government have attempted to broker deals for weapons amnesties, but the number of cattle the Karamojong have wanted per gun has proved too steep for any meaningful agreement to be made.
Besides, the Karimojong have plenty of access to guns from the volatile country of South Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. The cost of an AK47 gun is said to be the equivalent of 30 - 50 US Dollars
Uganda’s land of warrior nomads stretches across an isolated corner of Africa named after the people who have there lived for centuries, the Karimojong of Karamoja. With more than 27,000 square kilometres, this arid expanse of savannah and bush forms the northeast edge of Uganda where it borders Kenya and the Sudan, with Ethiopia not far off.
Countries and boundaries, however, have meant little in Karamoja until recent times. Its natural borders alone tell something about the region’s remoteness. To its east stands the Rift Valley escarpment towering over the Kenyan plains and scrubland.
To the north lie the pristine basin of Kidepo National Park and also a mountainous vastness that leads into the Sudan. Similarly, to the south, there are the rugged peaks of Mount Elgon National Park, which were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. In the west, abundant swamps lead to Acholi lands.
Set on a large plateau, much of Karamoja is more than 1,000 metres above sea level, and four main mountains overlook the region’s savannah, highlands and river valleys: Mount Morungole in the north, Mount Moroto in the east, Mount Kadam in the south and Mount Napak in the west.
According to the most recent Ugandan census figures, some 956,000 people live in Karamoja, with more than a third of them being Karimojong. The actual numbers, however, are estimated to be higher. With Moroto town as its regional capital, Karamoja has districts,Moroto, Kotido, Nakapiripirit, Abim, Napak and Kaabong.
District towns have a degree of population density, but pastoral life as well as the scarcity of rain, keeps people on the move and well dispersed.
Karamoja’s climate is harsh. In many areas, rains do not often exceed 800 millimetres per year, sometimes hovering around a mere 500 millimetres. At least 1,000 millimetres is needed to sustain people in a land without infrastructure. The precipitation that does fall usually comes sporadically between June and October with the desert winds and the hot dry season taking over the land from November to March.
In recent years, drought has become more frequent and severe. Beyond natural and national borders, inter-regional conflicts have kept Karamoja cut off from the rest of the world and its own country.
The longest running civil wars in Africa have surrounded and spilled into the region between Southern Sudan and Northern Uganda. The Karimojong themselves, however, also have contributed to the region’s isolation.
Like other pastoral people, the Karimojong have immeasurable pride in their traditional way of life, and many have remained resistant to change no matter the force trying to change them.
After all, in a desert-like land, the Karimojong have survived for centuries, and sometimes survival is all that matters.
Touring Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo National Park is nestled among the rugged hills and valleys of Northern Uganda. It’s a place so hidden away it’s beauty has mostly gone unnoticed… until now.
Activities
Game Drives in Kidepo Valley
Wildlife is most active in the Narus Valley during early mornings and late afternoon – 6am and 4pm are optimum times to set off on game drives. You are advised to use a ranger at all times; they will help you spot some of the park’s lions that may be sitting on the valley’s various rocks. Other wildlife includes elephants, leopard, bush duiker, jackal, bushbuck, bush pig, Kavirondo bush baby, buffalo and much more.
Kidepo Valley Scenic Drive
Though wildlife is scarce in the arid Kidepo Valley, the hour-long drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs passes some magnificent landscapes. North of Apoka, beyond the river crossing, the road passes between rock outcrops and hills before descending into the Kidepo Valley, crossing the Kidepo Sand River and traversing open plains that extend past Kanangorok Hot Springs towards mountains across the Sudanese border. This is the part of the park where ostriches are most commonly seen.
Kanangorok Hot Springs
The Kanangorok Hot Springs lie 11km beyond the Kidepo River on the Sudan border. This is a glorious place to sit and view the mountains beyond the frontier.
Hiking/Nature Walks in Kidepo Valley
The Lomej Mountains can be reached on foot in four hours, the hike starts at 7am. Shorter guided walks of around two hours can be taken through the Narus Valley extending over a 5km radius from Apoka Tourism Centre.
Visitors can also wander along the splendid Kidepo River Valley between banks of attractive borassus palm forest. Namamkweny Valley can be reached in one hour from Apoka. Visitors can also meet members of the IK tribe during prearranged hikes to the Morungole Mountains outside the park.
Reaching Kidepo Valley
Airlines
Several airlines fly to Uganda, including Aerolink Uganda, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, Rwandair, South African Airways and Turkish Airlines. International flights generally arrive into the modern Entebbe International Airport (EBB) located one hour from the capital of Kampala.
Need help finding flights? Contact happytoursug@gmail.com
By Road
There are safe, easy but lengthy bus routes into Kampala from Kenya (Nairobi), Tanzania (Bukoba, Dar es Salaam), Rwanda (Kigali) and Burundi (Bujumbura). The borders with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are more risky – be sure to research the current travel situation as well as visa requirements before attempting travel to or from these countries.
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SOUTH SUDAN: Dry Season, December To March Is Best Time To Visit South Sudan
Seven, Ten and Fifteen Day Safaris
Tetakeka Village from the air. The heart of the Mundari tribal area. Our camp will be built on the edge of this area under a tree with a nearby well.
The best time to visit South Sudan is in the dry season, which is late December to late March. Although we operate all year.
The following 9 Routes are based upon our experience as to what is practical, with roads, things to see, distances and locations to set up camp
*All safari routes can be changed based upon security*
SAFARI ROUTE 1 (10 days)
Dates 2017 - Jan 21-30, Mar 8-17(Photo Safari), Dec 24,2017-Jan 2, 2018(Ethno Safari -Christmas/NewYears)
Dates 2018 - Jan 5-14 (Ethno safari)
Price Per Person - $3475 usd
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). Although you can use any airline you wish to arrive into Juba. See our web page on flights into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set up the day before near Terakeka. About 1 hour drive. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive to Torit, visiting the Lotuko people in the afternoon, after a drive from Terakeka. You pass back through Juba enroute to Torit. Set up Mobile camp for the night outside Torit or we will use the Hotel Torit.
Day 3 - Drive to Kapoeta in the morning. Visit Toposa and Jie villages in the afternoon. Camp will be set-up within the mango camp compound. See the Toposa page for a photo Mango camp.
Day 4 - Stay a second night in Kapoeta, at the same Mango camp, visiting various villages of the Toposa and Jie people throughout the day.
Day 5 - Drive slowly from Kapoeta to half way between Kapoeta and Boma National Park Headquarters, stopping at different Toposa, Jie and Murle Villages, enroute. Camp in a Murle village.
Day 6 - Drive slowly to Boma National Park Headquarters, stopping at different Murle Villages enroute. You will be within Boma National Park most of this drive. Set up mobile a camp next to park headquarters.
Day 7 - Stay in Boma Park searching for Wildlife within the park. Use the same mobile Camp, next to park headquarter. The village of Mewun, a Suri/Kachipo village will be visited.
Day 8 - Drive slowly to Pibor, passing through Boma National Park, stopping at Murle and Nuer villages. You will be within Boma National Park most of this drive. Mobile Camp set up next to the Pibor River.
Day 9 - Drive from Pibor to Bor, stopping in Jiye, Nuer and Dinka Villages and cattle camps. Camp in a Dinka village near Bor.
Day 10 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport to arrive at least 2 hours before the departure on Fly Dubai flight, departing at 1545 to Dubai with connections onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, however please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 2 (7 days)
Dates:
2017 - April 1-7. May 8-14
Price Per Person - $2750 usd
Day 1- Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See our web page about flights into Juba for all airline options. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set up the day before at tetakeka. About 1 hour drive depending on road conditions and rain. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Mundari villages. Mobile camp
Day 3- Mundari villages. Mobile camp
Day 4- Drive 5 hours from Mundari to (pass through Juba)Nimule National Park. Mobile Camp
Day 5- Nimule National Park rapids and search for wildlife. Mobile Camp
Day 6- Nimule National Park boat trip to island in the Nile River and search for Wildlife. Mobile Camp.
Day 7- Drive 3 hours to Juba Intl Airport for departure on FlyDubai flight at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 3 (7 days) Kidepo Valley Game Reserve -
Across the international border between South Sudan and Uganda is the famous Kidepo Valley National Park of Uganda, that is teaming with wildlife. There is only the non-fensed border between the two parks. Visit the Didinga Hills and Lotuke Mountains, visit the tribal people of the area. See our web page on this park.
Price - $2750 usd
2017 Dates: April 9-15 (Easter week)
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). For all information on airlines flying into Juba see this link. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle. About a 3 hour drive depending on road conditions. Mobile Camp.
Day 2 - Drive to Lobira on the main road and turn south to Nagishot. Driving along the western edge of the Didinga Hills. About a 3-4 hour drive depending on road conditions. Pass through Toposa and Jie villages. Mobile camp for the night.
Day 3 - Drive to the border of South Sudan with Uganda, within Kidepo Valley Game reserve. Pass through Boya tribal villages. About a 1 to 2 hour drive depending on road conditions. Mobile camp for the Night. Explore the Kidepo Game Reserve. Mobile Camp for the night.
Days 4 & 5 - Explore the Kidepo Game Reserve. Same mobile camp for these nights.
Day 6 - Drive back to Torit 4-6 hours depending on the road. Mobile Camp for the night.
Day 7 - Drive 3 hours direct to Juba Intl Aiport for departure on FlyDubai flight departing at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, however please use a flight departure in the afternoon.
SAFARI ROUTE 4 (10 days) Southern National Park Exploratory Safari -
This huge Park was reported at one time to have large herds of Nile Buffalo, grass that reached 2 meters high, Island ecosystems supporting monkeys. See our web page on this park.
Price $3475 usd
Date: TBA
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See this page link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive to the town of Mundri to our camp set up the day before. About 3-4 hours drive depending on road conditions. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive 6-7 hours depending on the road to Rumbek, then past to the edge of the park and set up the Mobile Camp.
Day 3 - Drive into Southern National Park 1-2 hours and set up the Mobile camp to be used for the next 5 nights. Local tribal hunters are used as guides.
Day 4, 5, 6 & 7 - Explore Southern National Park. Mobile camp at nights.
Day 8 - Drive back to Rumbek and then toward Juba and set up camp, after 6-7 hours driving.
Day 9 - Drive to the town of Mundri and set up camp.
Day 10 - Drive Direct to Juba Intl Airport for departure on FlyDubai flight departing at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, just please an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 5 (7 days) Bandingalo National Park
Tiang antelope migrating toward the Nile River
This park was created to receive the migratory herds from Boma National Park and the Sudd during the wet season. Road conditions will be wet and there will be rain, but expect to see thousands of Tiang Antelope, White-eared Kob Antelope and Mongalla Gazelle.
Price: $2750 usd
Dates 2017: July 3-9, July 17-23, Aug 3-9 and Aug 17-23
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following web page link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp in Bandingalo National Park, that was set up the day before. About 2 hour drive depending on road conditions. Picnic lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Days 2-6 - Explore Bandingalo National Park. Mobile camp each night.
Day 7 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport for FlyDubai flight departure at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines.
SAFARI ROUTE 6 (15 days) Follow the greatest migration of Mammals on the earth.
This safari is designed to intercept the herds of migrating Kob and Tang in Boma National Park. Most of the safari will be in the roadless wilderness of the park. Boma National Park is the largest park in all of Africa.
Price: $4860 usd
Dates in 2017: TBA
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Drive toward the park headquarters passing through Kapoeta, going through Toposa & Jie Villages and make camp at a Murle village.
Day 3 - Drive to Nyat and the Boma Park Headquarters, going through Murle Villages and make camp near the park headquarters.
Day 4 - Drive into the park to intercept the Kob and Tiang antelope herds coming from Ethiopia. Animals radio collared should give us GPS coordinates. Make camp.
Days 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 - These days will be spent in Boma National Park following and intercepting herds of the migration. The camp will be moved only as necessary.
Days 13 & 14 -These days will be spent getting back to Torit. The route will depend on where the migration takes us to on Day 12. Most likely we will cut across roadless wilderness to Torit, navigating by GPS.
Day 15 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport at least 2 hours before the FlyDubai flight departure at 1545. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure flight.
Sangaita river in Eastern Equatorial state. This is typical of the roadless terraine that we will navigate across with GPS during days 13 & 14 of your safari, when returning to Torit.
SAFARI ROUTE 7 (10 days) Bird Safari -
This safari is specifically designed for Birding.
Dates TBA
Price: $3200 usd per person
Day 1- Arrive on FlyDubai flight from Dubai into Juba at 1445. For information on flights into Juba see this link. After Customs and immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set-up the day before at Terakeka. About 1 hour drive. Picnic lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Spend the day on the west shore of the Nile River birding and visit the Mundari people.
Day 3- Drive Terakeka to Kapoeta (passing through Juba) - and camp inside the Mango Camp compound (see photo of the camp on the Toposa Villages page.
Days 4 & 5- Bird around Kapoeta coming back to the base camp at Mango camp each night. You will visit the Toposa and Jie villages while birding.
Day 6- Drive back to Juba for night in a hotel - Hotel cost and meals included. We will place two people to each room with two single beds, unless you request a single room. Dinner at Notos Lounge Bar & Grill tonight. See photo of Notos Lounge Bar & Grill on this page.
Day 7- Drive north to Jonglei (75 km north of Bor) on the east bank of the Nile River and set up camp. This is the start of the great Sudd Swamp.
Days 8 & 9- Bird around Jonglei and visit Dinka cattle camps. Canoes will be used to go a short distance into the swamp, depending on the river current.
Day 10- Early morning departure for the Juba Intl airport to reach the Juba Intl airport at least two hours before the FlyDubai departure at 1545. Picnic lunch and cold drinks in the vehicles. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 8 (10 days) Follow the greatest migration of Mammals on the earth.
This safari is designed to intercept the herds of migrating Kob and Tang in Boma National Park. Most of the safari will be in the roadless wilderness of the park. Boma National Park is one of the largest parks in all of Africa.
Price: $3240 usd
Dates in 2017: Feb 3-12, March 20-29
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive into the park to intercept the Kob and Tiang antelope herds coming from Ethiopia. Animals radio collared should give us GPS coordinates. Make camp.
Days 3,4,5,6,7 - These days will be spent in Boma National Park following and intercepting herds of the migration. The camp will be moved only as necessary.
Days 8 & 9 -These days will be spent getting back to Torit. The route will depend on where the migration takes us to on Day 12. Most likely we will cut across roadless wilderness to Torit, navigating by GPS. We will cross Jie and Toposa territory meeting up will isolated villages, that rarily see outsiders.
Day 10 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport at least 2 hours before the FlyDubai flight departure at 1545. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure flight.
SAFARI ROUTE 9 (7 DAYS) Visit the Pari and Lotuko Villages
Dates in 2017:
April 18-24 and June 4-10
Price per person $2750 usd
Day 1 - Depart direct from the the Juba Intl Airport to a base camp set up among the Pari people at Lafon the day prior, About a 2-3 hour drive depending on the weather.
Day 2 & 3 - Visit various villages of the Pari within driving distance of the base camp set up Day 1
Day 4 - Move camp to Torit and reset the base camp.
Days 5 & 6 - Visit various Lotuko villages returning to the same base camp setup day 4.
Day 7. Depart base camp early and arrive Juba Intl airport in time for an afternoon departure
Included In All Safaris:
All meals during the safari, while in our mobile camp.
Boiled water (please bring a 1-2 liter canteen), sodas, beer(as long as it lasts), juices, coffee, tea and ice during the safari, while in our mobile camp.
Individual tent with cot bed that has mattress, sheets, pillow (blankets or sleeping bags are not necessary).
Mobile enclosed showers, towels and body & hair shower soap.
Mobile enclosed toilets.
All Park fees at $70 usd per day per person.
Ministry of Tourism Cultural area fee.
Camera permit $50 usd and the costs to obtain the permit.
Introduction letter to get your visa.
Translators from the local tribal languages to English.
Drivers/guides that are knowledgable about the wildlife and tribes
Full mobile kitchen with chef and helper.
Rechargeable Lanterns
4x4 vehicles from Juba airport to Juba airport. Most of the parks in South Sudan have no roads so we navigate by GPS when searching for wildlife.
Laundry as weather permits.
Armed Forest Rangers guides
Ice makers.
Shaded dining area with camp chairs, tables and lanterns.
220 and 110 volt Power takes offs to charge camera batteries
Visits to tribal villages for photography and purchasing artifacts.
Game viewing (most game viewing will be from the 4x4 vehicles, however there may be some short distance walking to reach particular areas).
Our bank fees to receive transfers
Not Included in All Safaris:
Airfare to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site -"Flying To South Sudan")
South Sudan Visa (see our page on this subject in this web site - "Visas, Entry Permits...")
Entry letter to Board the aircraft to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site) (the entry letter is not necessary if you have a visa)
Any health expenses for illness or accident including malaria prevention, yellow fever innoculation, hospitalization, doctor consultations, emergency evacuation costs. Check with your health insurance if you are covered while traveling, if not we recommend you obtain health insurance while you are in Southern Sudan. See www.flydoc.org for insurance for emergency evaucation to a modern Nairobi Hospital
Any costs for delays caused by airlines, weather, mud, political occurences, lost luggage. (such as extra charges for: hotels, meals, taxis, airline fees to change tickets)
Any costs for rescheduling.
Any costs for your arriving in Juba early or departing later of the scheduled dates.
Hard liquor
tips
Use of SAT phone in camp $4 usd per minute
Canteen for boiled water. "Stop Plastic Pollution"
Your bank fees to send transfers, any fees charged by intermediary banks your bank uses and any currency losses created by your bank transfer.
*On the 19 day safari there are days included at Bor to see the Dinka and Nimule park- ask for the itinerary.
If you are interested in this Safari or any other South Sudan Safari, please contact:
Happy Tours Africa
Email: happytoursug@gmail.com
The best time to visit South Sudan is in the dry season, which is late December to late March. Although we operate all year.
The following 9 Routes are based upon our experience as to what is practical, with roads, things to see, distances and locations to set up camp
*All safari routes can be changed based upon security*
SAFARI ROUTE 1 (10 days)
Dates 2017 - Jan 21-30, Mar 8-17(Photo Safari), Dec 24,2017-Jan 2, 2018(Ethno Safari -Christmas/NewYears)
Dates 2018 - Jan 5-14 (Ethno safari)
Price Per Person - $3475 usd
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). Although you can use any airline you wish to arrive into Juba. See our web page on flights into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set up the day before near Terakeka. About 1 hour drive. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive to Torit, visiting the Lotuko people in the afternoon, after a drive from Terakeka. You pass back through Juba enroute to Torit. Set up Mobile camp for the night outside Torit or we will use the Hotel Torit.
Day 3 - Drive to Kapoeta in the morning. Visit Toposa and Jie villages in the afternoon. Camp will be set-up within the mango camp compound. See the Toposa page for a photo Mango camp.
Day 4 - Stay a second night in Kapoeta, at the same Mango camp, visiting various villages of the Toposa and Jie people throughout the day.
Day 5 - Drive slowly from Kapoeta to half way between Kapoeta and Boma National Park Headquarters, stopping at different Toposa, Jie and Murle Villages, enroute. Camp in a Murle village.
Day 6 - Drive slowly to Boma National Park Headquarters, stopping at different Murle Villages enroute. You will be within Boma National Park most of this drive. Set up mobile a camp next to park headquarters.
Day 7 - Stay in Boma Park searching for Wildlife within the park. Use the same mobile Camp, next to park headquarter. The village of Mewun, a Suri/Kachipo village will be visited.
Day 8 - Drive slowly to Pibor, passing through Boma National Park, stopping at Murle and Nuer villages. You will be within Boma National Park most of this drive. Mobile Camp set up next to the Pibor River.
Day 9 - Drive from Pibor to Bor, stopping in Jiye, Nuer and Dinka Villages and cattle camps. Camp in a Dinka village near Bor.
Day 10 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport to arrive at least 2 hours before the departure on Fly Dubai flight, departing at 1545 to Dubai with connections onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, however please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 2 (7 days)
Dates:
2017 - April 1-7. May 8-14
Price Per Person - $2750 usd
Day 1- Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See our web page about flights into Juba for all airline options. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set up the day before at tetakeka. About 1 hour drive depending on road conditions and rain. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Mundari villages. Mobile camp
Day 3- Mundari villages. Mobile camp
Day 4- Drive 5 hours from Mundari to (pass through Juba)Nimule National Park. Mobile Camp
Day 5- Nimule National Park rapids and search for wildlife. Mobile Camp
Day 6- Nimule National Park boat trip to island in the Nile River and search for Wildlife. Mobile Camp.
Day 7- Drive 3 hours to Juba Intl Airport for departure on FlyDubai flight at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 3 (7 days) Kidepo Valley Game Reserve -
Across the international border between South Sudan and Uganda is the famous Kidepo Valley National Park of Uganda, that is teaming with wildlife. There is only the non-fensed border between the two parks. Visit the Didinga Hills and Lotuke Mountains, visit the tribal people of the area. See our web page on this park.
Price - $2750 usd
2017 Dates: April 9-15 (Easter week)
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). For all information on airlines flying into Juba see this link. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic Lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle. About a 3 hour drive depending on road conditions. Mobile Camp.
Day 2 - Drive to Lobira on the main road and turn south to Nagishot. Driving along the western edge of the Didinga Hills. About a 3-4 hour drive depending on road conditions. Pass through Toposa and Jie villages. Mobile camp for the night.
Day 3 - Drive to the border of South Sudan with Uganda, within Kidepo Valley Game reserve. Pass through Boya tribal villages. About a 1 to 2 hour drive depending on road conditions. Mobile camp for the Night. Explore the Kidepo Game Reserve. Mobile Camp for the night.
Days 4 & 5 - Explore the Kidepo Game Reserve. Same mobile camp for these nights.
Day 6 - Drive back to Torit 4-6 hours depending on the road. Mobile Camp for the night.
Day 7 - Drive 3 hours direct to Juba Intl Aiport for departure on FlyDubai flight departing at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, however please use a flight departure in the afternoon.
SAFARI ROUTE 4 (10 days) Southern National Park Exploratory Safari -
This huge Park was reported at one time to have large herds of Nile Buffalo, grass that reached 2 meters high, Island ecosystems supporting monkeys. See our web page on this park.
Price $3475 usd
Date: TBA
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (Arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See this page link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive to the town of Mundri to our camp set up the day before. About 3-4 hours drive depending on road conditions. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive 6-7 hours depending on the road to Rumbek, then past to the edge of the park and set up the Mobile Camp.
Day 3 - Drive into Southern National Park 1-2 hours and set up the Mobile camp to be used for the next 5 nights. Local tribal hunters are used as guides.
Day 4, 5, 6 & 7 - Explore Southern National Park. Mobile camp at nights.
Day 8 - Drive back to Rumbek and then toward Juba and set up camp, after 6-7 hours driving.
Day 9 - Drive to the town of Mundri and set up camp.
Day 10 - Drive Direct to Juba Intl Airport for departure on FlyDubai flight departing at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines. You can use any airline you wish, just please an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 5 (7 days) Bandingalo National Park
This park was created to receive the migratory herds from Boma National Park and the Sudd during the wet season. Road conditions will be wet and there will be rain, but expect to see thousands of Tiang Antelope, White-eared Kob Antelope and Mongalla Gazelle.
Price: $2750 usd
Dates 2017: July 3-9, July 17-23, Aug 3-9 and Aug 17-23
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following web page link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp in Bandingalo National Park, that was set up the day before. About 2 hour drive depending on road conditions. Picnic lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Days 2-6 - Explore Bandingalo National Park. Mobile camp each night.
Day 7 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport for FlyDubai flight departure at 1545 to Dubai, then connect onward on Emirates Airlines.
SAFARI ROUTE 6 (15 days) Follow the greatest migration of Mammals on the earth.
This safari is designed to intercept the herds of migrating Kob and Tang in Boma National Park. Most of the safari will be in the roadless wilderness of the park. Boma National Park is the largest park in all of Africa.
Price: $4860 usd
Dates in 2017: TBA
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Drive toward the park headquarters passing through Kapoeta, going through Toposa & Jie Villages and make camp at a Murle village.
Day 3 - Drive to Nyat and the Boma Park Headquarters, going through Murle Villages and make camp near the park headquarters.
Day 4 - Drive into the park to intercept the Kob and Tiang antelope herds coming from Ethiopia. Animals radio collared should give us GPS coordinates. Make camp.
Days 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 - These days will be spent in Boma National Park following and intercepting herds of the migration. The camp will be moved only as necessary.
Days 13 & 14 -These days will be spent getting back to Torit. The route will depend on where the migration takes us to on Day 12. Most likely we will cut across roadless wilderness to Torit, navigating by GPS.
Day 15 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport at least 2 hours before the FlyDubai flight departure at 1545. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure flight.
SAFARI ROUTE 7 (10 days) Bird Safari -
This safari is specifically designed for Birding.
Dates TBA
Price: $3200 usd per person
Day 1- Arrive on FlyDubai flight from Dubai into Juba at 1445. For information on flights into Juba see this link. After Customs and immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp among the Mundari people, that was set-up the day before at Terakeka. About 1 hour drive. Picnic lunch and cold drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2- Spend the day on the west shore of the Nile River birding and visit the Mundari people.
Day 3- Drive Terakeka to Kapoeta (passing through Juba) - and camp inside the Mango Camp compound (see photo of the camp on the Toposa Villages page.
Days 4 & 5- Bird around Kapoeta coming back to the base camp at Mango camp each night. You will visit the Toposa and Jie villages while birding.
Day 6- Drive back to Juba for night in a hotel - Hotel cost and meals included. We will place two people to each room with two single beds, unless you request a single room. Dinner at Notos Lounge Bar & Grill tonight. See photo of Notos Lounge Bar & Grill on this page.
Day 7- Drive north to Jonglei (75 km north of Bor) on the east bank of the Nile River and set up camp. This is the start of the great Sudd Swamp.
Days 8 & 9- Bird around Jonglei and visit Dinka cattle camps. Canoes will be used to go a short distance into the swamp, depending on the river current.
Day 10- Early morning departure for the Juba Intl airport to reach the Juba Intl airport at least two hours before the FlyDubai departure at 1545. Picnic lunch and cold drinks in the vehicles. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure.
SAFARI ROUTE 8 (10 days) Follow the greatest migration of Mammals on the earth.
This safari is designed to intercept the herds of migrating Kob and Tang in Boma National Park. Most of the safari will be in the roadless wilderness of the park. Boma National Park is one of the largest parks in all of Africa.
Price: $3240 usd
Dates in 2017: Feb 3-12, March 20-29
Day 1 - Arrive on FlyDubai flight into Juba at 1445 from Dubai (arrive into Dubai the night prior on Emirates Airlines). See the following link for other airlines flying into Juba. After Customs and Immigration in Juba, drive direct to our camp at Torit, that was set up the day before or we will use Hotel Torit. Picnic lunch and drinks aboard the vehicle.
Day 2 - Drive into the park to intercept the Kob and Tiang antelope herds coming from Ethiopia. Animals radio collared should give us GPS coordinates. Make camp.
Days 3,4,5,6,7 - These days will be spent in Boma National Park following and intercepting herds of the migration. The camp will be moved only as necessary.
Days 8 & 9 -These days will be spent getting back to Torit. The route will depend on where the migration takes us to on Day 12. Most likely we will cut across roadless wilderness to Torit, navigating by GPS. We will cross Jie and Toposa territory meeting up will isolated villages, that rarily see outsiders.
Day 10 - Drive direct to Juba Intl airport at least 2 hours before the FlyDubai flight departure at 1545. You can use any airline you wish, just please use an afternoon departure flight.
SAFARI ROUTE 9 (7 DAYS) Visit the Pari and Lotuko Villages
Dates in 2017:
April 18-24 and June 4-10
Price per person $2750 usd
Day 1 - Depart direct from the the Juba Intl Airport to a base camp set up among the Pari people at Lafon the day prior, About a 2-3 hour drive depending on the weather.
Day 2 & 3 - Visit various villages of the Pari within driving distance of the base camp set up Day 1
Day 4 - Move camp to Torit and reset the base camp.
Days 5 & 6 - Visit various Lotuko villages returning to the same base camp setup day 4.
Day 7. Depart base camp early and arrive Juba Intl airport in time for an afternoon departure
Included In All Safaris:
All meals during the safari, while in our mobile camp.
Boiled water (please bring a 1-2 liter canteen), sodas, beer(as long as it lasts), juices, coffee, tea and ice during the safari, while in our mobile camp.
Individual tent with cot bed that has mattress, sheets, pillow (blankets or sleeping bags are not necessary).
Mobile enclosed showers, towels and body & hair shower soap.
Mobile enclosed toilets.
All Park fees at $70 usd per day per person.
Ministry of Tourism Cultural area fee.
Camera permit $50 usd and the costs to obtain the permit.
Introduction letter to get your visa.
Translators from the local tribal languages to English.
Drivers/guides that are knowledgable about the wildlife and tribes
Full mobile kitchen with chef and helper.
Rechargeable Lanterns
4x4 vehicles from Juba airport to Juba airport. Most of the parks in South Sudan have no roads so we navigate by GPS when searching for wildlife.
Laundry as weather permits.
Armed Forest Rangers guides
Ice makers.
Shaded dining area with camp chairs, tables and lanterns.
220 and 110 volt Power takes offs to charge camera batteries
Visits to tribal villages for photography and purchasing artifacts.
Game viewing (most game viewing will be from the 4x4 vehicles, however there may be some short distance walking to reach particular areas).
Our bank fees to receive transfers
Not Included in All Safaris:
Airfare to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site -"Flying To South Sudan")
South Sudan Visa (see our page on this subject in this web site - "Visas, Entry Permits...")
Entry letter to Board the aircraft to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site) (the entry letter is not necessary if you have a visa)
Any health expenses for illness or accident including malaria prevention, yellow fever innoculation, hospitalization, doctor consultations, emergency evacuation costs. Check with your health insurance if you are covered while traveling, if not we recommend you obtain health insurance while you are in Southern Sudan. See www.flydoc.org for insurance for emergency evaucation to a modern Nairobi Hospital
Any costs for delays caused by airlines, weather, mud, political occurences, lost luggage. (such as extra charges for: hotels, meals, taxis, airline fees to change tickets)
Any costs for rescheduling.
Any costs for your arriving in Juba early or departing later of the scheduled dates.
Hard liquor
tips
Use of SAT phone in camp $4 usd per minute
Canteen for boiled water. "Stop Plastic Pollution"
Your bank fees to send transfers, any fees charged by intermediary banks your bank uses and any currency losses created by your bank transfer.
*On the 19 day safari there are days included at Bor to see the Dinka and Nimule park- ask for the itinerary.
If you are interested in this Safari or any other South Sudan Safari, please contact:
Happy Tours Africa
Email: happytoursug@gmail.com
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
SOUTH SUDAN: 7 And 15 Day Migration Safaris
Migrating Tiang Antelope
7 and 15 Day Migration Safaris
In South Sudan exists the greatest migration of large mammals on the face of the earth. Wildlife biologists believe it is greater than the migration in the Serengeti. This safari goes by vehicle into wilderness to view the migration.
Safari Route 6 goes deep into the roadless wilderness of Boma National Park (the 5th largest park in africa), using GPS coordinates to navigate to radio collared animals.
Going in and out of the area of the migration, the safari vehicles pass through Murle, Toposa and Jie villages giving you a chance to photograph these traditional people.The dates are in the dry season with little to no rain and high day time temperatures.
Safari Route 5 goes deep into the roadless wilderness of Badingalo National Park, using GPS coordinates to navigate to radio collared animals.
Only one or two base camps will be created during this safari date, ranging out ward to find the migrating animals. Bari, Mundari and Dinka villages will be encountered. The dates are in the wet season with considerable rain and moderate temperatures.
DATES OF SAFARIS- Route 6: 2016 - March 2-16 (15 days)
2017 - January 3-17, Feb 3-17 and Mar 19-Apr 2 (15 days)
- Route 5: 2016 June 20-26, July 8-14, and Aug 1-7 (7 days)
PRICES - 15 Day Route 6 into Boma National Park $4860 usd per person
- 7 Day Route 5 into Badingalo National Park $2750 usd per person.
For the itinerary and what is included look at routes 5 & 6 on our web page 15 day safaris.
One Day add-on to Fly over the Migration
We also offer the ability to fly over the migration by aircraft one day prior to the above safari dates, starting in June 2016.
About 1 million White-eared kob antelope migrate into Boma National Park from Ethiopìa in January-March. Additionally Tiang Antelope, Mongalla Gazella, Elephant and Nile Buffalo are migrating making the total animals moving around 2 million, as they search for grazing.
In South Sudan exists the greatest migration of large mammals on the face of the earth. Wildlife biologists believe it is greater than the migration in the Serengeti. This safari goes by vehicle into wilderness to view the migration.
Safari Route 6 goes deep into the roadless wilderness of Boma National Park (the 5th largest park in africa), using GPS coordinates to navigate to radio collared animals.
Going in and out of the area of the migration, the safari vehicles pass through Murle, Toposa and Jie villages giving you a chance to photograph these traditional people.The dates are in the dry season with little to no rain and high day time temperatures.
Safari Route 5 goes deep into the roadless wilderness of Badingalo National Park, using GPS coordinates to navigate to radio collared animals.
Only one or two base camps will be created during this safari date, ranging out ward to find the migrating animals. Bari, Mundari and Dinka villages will be encountered. The dates are in the wet season with considerable rain and moderate temperatures.
DATES OF SAFARIS- Route 6: 2016 - March 2-16 (15 days)
2017 - January 3-17, Feb 3-17 and Mar 19-Apr 2 (15 days)
- Route 5: 2016 June 20-26, July 8-14, and Aug 1-7 (7 days)
PRICES - 15 Day Route 6 into Boma National Park $4860 usd per person
- 7 Day Route 5 into Badingalo National Park $2750 usd per person.
For the itinerary and what is included look at routes 5 & 6 on our web page 15 day safaris.
One Day add-on to Fly over the Migration
We also offer the ability to fly over the migration by aircraft one day prior to the above safari dates, starting in June 2016.
About 1 million White-eared kob antelope migrate into Boma National Park from Ethiopìa in January-March. Additionally Tiang Antelope, Mongalla Gazella, Elephant and Nile Buffalo are migrating making the total animals moving around 2 million, as they search for grazing.
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