Pian Upe Game Reserve · Karamoja · Near Sipi Falls
A cave house in the wild
Luxury carved into rock. Silence, starlight, and endless savannah — in the heart of one of Uganda's last wild frontiers.
From $350 per night · Full board · 4×4 access
Included in every stay
A fully hosted stay in Pian Upe.
Every booking includes full-board dining and guided time in the reserve — quietly curated around your stay, never rushed.
- Your room
- $350 per room per night.
- Hosting & dining
- Full-board, quietly attentive service.
- Wild Pian Upe
- Guided drives, birdlife & access.
Each room comes with full-board dining and personalized service — a quiet retreat in the heart of the wild.
A small on-site team, private chef, and unhurried meals — from warm breakfasts to long, candlelit dinners.
Sunrise and sunset drives, birdwatching from the rocks, and support with 4×4 transfers and optional charter flights.
Free cancellation within 14 days before arrival, transparent pricing with no hidden service fees, and direct contact with the team before, during, and after your stay.
The Legend
Once a Karimojong warrior cave. Now a sanctuary of hush luxury.
Long before curated tasting menus and handwoven linens, this cavern carved into Pian Upe’s volcanic ridge was the covert rendezvous of Karimojong warriors. Cloaked in night, they gathered here to trade intelligence, map raids, and pledge alliances — strategies whispered against stone that still remembers every vow.
From warrior watch to retreat ritual
A traditional headrest once used by Karimojong warriors in the cave — now a quiet object in the same space you sleep and dream in.
The Pian Upe horizon
A horizon that refuses to end.
Savannah plains, rock ridges, and a sky without edges — from first light to starlight, this is the backdrop to every stay.
Gallery
Inside and around the cave house.
Rooms carved into rock, terraces over the plains, and small details that make the cave house feel quietly lived‑in.
Experience
Days that move slowly, in a landscape that feels endless.
Game drives at first light, rock ridges at dusk, long firelit evenings, and quiet hours with nothing on the calendar.
Dawn on the plains
Sunrise game drives.
Soft light, cool air, and the savannah waking up around you — giraffes, eland, zebras, and wild ostriches in the distance.
Rock ridge rituals
Sunrise on the rocks.
Light hikes to rocky viewpoints for sunrise coffee, slow photographs, and wide-open silence.
Night fire & stars
Firelit evenings.
A crackling fire, Karamoja’s big sky, and nothing but the sounds of the wild as the reserve settles into night.
Quiet, unstructured days
Time to simply be.
Time to read, sleep, journal, or simply watch the light move across the plains — a retreat for your mind, not your schedule.
Amenities
- 3 rooms · cave house architecture
- Full-board meals
- Private chef & attendant
- Fireplace & outdoor fire pit
- Wildlife & savannah views
- Stargazing setup
- Guided drives & walks
- Solar power & hot water
- Outdoor seating & lounge areas
- Board games & slow evenings
Now Available
4×4 Hire
Explore Pian Upe Game Reserve and beyond at your own pace. Self-drive or with an experienced local driver.
Toyota Land Cruiser
The classic safari workhorse — seats up to 7 with a pop-up viewing roof, air conditioning, cooler box, and AC power outlets. Child seats available on request.
$120 / day
Fuel not included
Nissan Patrol Pickup
Rugged and versatile with air conditioning, a cooler box, and AC power outlets for charging on the go. Legendary Nissan Patrol reliability — perfect for self-drive adventures.
$80 / day
Fuel not included
More 4×4 options are available. Contact us to explore other vehicles.
Rates & Availability
Simple, transparent
pricing.
Rooms from $350 per night, full board included. No hidden fees.
Full-board rate
$350 / night
Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, tea & coffee. Meals often feature wild game — buffalo, antelope, wild pig — subject to season.
Stay details
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Rooms
- Up to 3 · $350 per room per night
- Advance booking
- 7 days minimum
- Airport transfer (4×4)
- +$200
- Guided game drive
- +$150
- Charter flight
- On request
Full Board Rates Include
- Full Board accommodation
- 3 multiple course meals per day, all hot beverages and bar snacks, house drinks
- Other camp services provided at KWL
Full Board Rates Exclude
- National Park Fees
- Road Transfers
- Premium and non-house drinks
- Optional activities
Children Policy
Children's rate: Under 5 years
Accommodated free if sharing room with full paying adults (maximum two children).
Children of 5-12 years of age
Accommodated at reduced rates when sharing a room with full paying adults.
Children in their own room or of 13 years and above
Pay the relevant full adult rates applicable.
Reserve your stay
Book Your Dates
No payment required now. Our team will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
Start Booking7-day advance booking required
Map & Directions
Find your way into the quiet.
A private ridge inside Pian Upe Game Reserve. Remote enough to feel like the edge of the world, connected enough for transfers and guided access.
- Location
- PIAN UPE GAME RESERVE · KARAMOJA · NEAR SIPI FALLS
- Coordinates
- 1.8949892239815602, 34.235761062139964
- Distance
- Approx. 327 km from Kampala
- Access
- 4×4 vehicle required
- Private 4×4 transfers available from Entebbe Airport or Kampala, and charter flights to Pian Upe Airstrip on request.
Approx. 327 km from Kampala · 4×4 required
Life at the cave house
Slow rituals from sunrise to embers.
Coffee on the rocks, unhurried meals, warm light on stone walls, and the quiet of Pian Upe just beyond the balcony.
Contact
Speak directly to the team.
For bespoke retreats, group stays, and special requests, reach out directly. We’ll help you plan transfers, flights, and experiences around your stay.
Phone: +256 762 031 031 (MTN) · +256 704 881 798 (AIRTEL)
WhatsApp: +256 762 031 031 (MTN)
Email: reservations@pianupecave.com
Website: pianupecave.com
Payment Methods
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Bank (KCB) |
Account Name: BEN LOKERIS KORIANG
Account Number: 2303088216
SWIFT: KCBLUGKA
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| Airtel Money |
Merchant Name: Pian Upe
Merchant Code: 7013424
|
| MTN MoMo |
Merchant Name: Koriang Ben Lokeris
Merchant Code: 06703748
|
Hosted inside the cave
Meals and conversations unfold in the same stone hall that now holds your retreats and gatherings.