6 Days Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari

Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari

Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari Overview

Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari, a tour that takes the traveler to see the amazing wildlife treasure in Kidepo Valley National park; one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas – a tract of rugged savannah landscape dominated by Mount Morungole and cut by the Kidepo and Narus Rivers making Kidepo an oasis in the semi-desert.

The Kidepo Valley safari will give you the unforgettable experience of interacting with the Karamajong tribe inhabiting this region – a unique tribe with very authentic African culture.

Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari Highlights

• Kidepo Valley Day Game drives
• Visit to hot springs
• Nature walks
• Scenic view of the Kidepo natural landscape
• An experience of a typical African journey in the wilderness

Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Kitgum town

You will have an early breakfast and set off at 07.30 am for Kitgum town in the northern part of Uganda where you will have an overnight stopover. The journey to Kitgum will take 8-9 hours through the Luwero triangle in the central parts of the country before crossing the Nile River at Karuma to get into the northern part of Uganda. You will spend the night at Boma Hotel.

• Accommodation: Boma Hotel
• Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

You will continue the journey to Kidepo National Park on a rough road. The journey to Kidepo from Kitgum will take 4 – 7 hours depending on the weather conditions which determine the state of the roads in this part of the country. You will spend the night at one of the lodges in the park.

• Average range: Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Noah’s Ark Hotel and Narus Valley & Habibat Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Game drive and safari walk in Kidepo

You will wake up early for a game drive in Kidepo Valley park to catch up with the early predators that will be returning to their habitats after a night hunt. In Kidepo you will find zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and leopards and this is the only place in Uganda where you can find the cheetah and ostrich. You’ll return to the lodge for a late breakfast, have a rest, and go off in the mid-afternoon for a nature walk.  You will return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

• Average range: Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Noah’s Ark Hotel and Narus Valley & Habibat Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Visit Kanangorok Hot-Springs

You will have an early breakfast and drive to the border of Uganda and Sudan where hot springs are located. This area also harbors many ostriches which can easily be sited along the game tracks. In the late afternoon will enjoy the peace and beauty of the park on a leisure drive at your pace after which you will settle for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

• Average range: Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Noah’s Ark Hotel and Narus Valley & Habibat Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Drive to Gulu

You will have an early start and set off after breakfast on a return journey to Kampala. We shall make an overnight stopover in Gulu where we shall have an early dinner and spend the night. Accommodation and dinner will be at your lodge of booking.

Day 6: Drive to Kampala

Today we drive to Kampala arriving in the afternoon. If you are scheduled for a departure flight this evening then you will be transferred to the airport. If you are staying the night you will be taken to the hotel of your booking for dinner and overnight.

This Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari package includes;

• Transportation in a land cruiser/super custom with pop up roof
• Game drive
• All fuel for the trip.
• Driver/guide.
• Guide ranger fees.
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
• All activities are described in the itinerary.
• The Park fee is according to the program.
• Meals are according to the program.

However, the Kidepo Valley National Park Wildlife Safari package excludes:  Personal Expenses like tobacco, telephone, drinks, laundry, porter fee, personal insurance, Visa, and tips for guides.

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