Overview
Overview
Kidepo valley National Park is a Savannah game park blessed with two beautiful seasonal Rivers which are Kidepo and Narus Rivers. However the Rivers always disappear during the dry season and all they leave behind are the muddy pools until it rains again. The wildlife in Kidepo National Park is like no other in Uganda, you will experience spectacular and untouched wilderness from over 70 mammal’s species, to up to 470 bird species.
Summarized itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from residence/hotel – drive to Kidepo Valley National Park
Day 2: Early morning Game Drive – afternoon Cultural/community encounter
Day 3: Morning Game drive with an afternoon Kamarojong encounter
Day 4: Breakfast – travel back to Kampala for drop off at desired destination
Day 1: Pick up from residence/hotel – drive to Kidepo valley National Park
After having breakfast, we set off from Kampala/ Hotel and we head north towards Kitgum town which is about 452km, the journey takes us through the busy traffic jammed town which was badly affected during the 1980s Ugandan civil war. We shall stopover in Luwero town for a couple of fruits and then continue through Nakasongola district which is a sparsely populated area with open Savannah grasslands. Have lunch in Gulu and we then continue to Kitgum where we check in at Boma Hotel for an overnight.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Bohma Hotel
Day 2: Early morning Game Drive – afternoon Cultural/community encounter
Early in the morning after breakfast, we set off for a 2-3 hour drive to Kidepo National park through, Kakwanga, Loitanit Villages and finally enter the park, we shall relax at the lodge/ UWA bandas, lunch and then we arrange for an evening fully parked game drive where you will have a chance to view many animal species including ; the Cheetah, caracal, aardwolf, greater and lesser kudu, mountain reedbuck and Guenther’s dik-dik, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi, eland and klipspringer, lions and many more.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Day 3: Morning Game drive with an afternoon Kamarojong encounter
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will proceed for a game drive in the park, were you will view many animals including; the lions, elephants, giraffes, bird species, buffaloes, and many more. You will have a lunch break as you prepare for an afternoon Karamojong encounter. You will discover how these people live, relate and socialize. This is probably the best day of your safari. Retire from the activity and return to your lodge as you prepare for a long travel tomorrow.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Day 4: Breakfast – travel back to Kampala for drop off at desired destination
Have breakfast by 6:00 am, check out of the lodge and travel back to Kampala. You will most definitely have lunch en-route that will be coupled with a lot of stopovers at scenic places and to stretch your legs and relax the muscles.
Drop off at your desired destination.
Safari inclusions
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites Including protected areas mentioned.
- Full board accommodation on safari.
- A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
- Bottled water when on safari.
- Fees for activities of tourists.
Safari Exclusions
- Laundry services
- Beverages / drinks of personal nature like alcohol.
- Airport transfers arranged on request.
- Visas
- Other activity fees that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for drivers/guides and other staff members.
- International flights arranged on request.
- Domestic flights arranged on request.
- Any other extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Important to Note
The deposit is fully refunded if the booking is canceled up to 45 days before arrival.
Balance should be paid 60 days before arrival.
Why Book with us?
- Safari Departs any date
- Unbeatable prices
- Authentic safari experience
- Tailor-made safari packages
- Accommodation and meals inclusive
- Professional guides
- Life changing travel experiences