Tour Overview
This 5 Days Kidepo Valley Safari takes you in northern Uganda
where along the way and during the safari activities you will have sight of Uganda’s
fragmented eco-geographical zones, diminishing rain forests, savanna woodland and
grasslands, water bodies (River Nile), semi-arid areas.
Tour Highlights
- DAY 1: TRANSFER TO KITUGUM
- DAY 2: TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
- DAY 3: EXPLORE KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
- DAY 4: TRANSFER BACK THROUGH GULU
- DAY 5: TRANSFER TO KAMPALA VIA RHINO SANCTUARY
5 DAYS KIDEPO VALLEY SAFARI: Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO KITUGUM
Be picked up by your safari driver-guide in the morning and start your 5 days Kidepo safari.
Be prepared for a long day in the car, but with a lot to see as you enjoy the Ugandan landscape
passing by the windows during this day of transfer.
Accommodation Options;
Overnight Kitgum
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive northwards through Lira in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah
framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills. Kidepo valley national park is one of the wildest and most
spectacular game parks in Africa, which you will discover during this 5 days Kidepo valley safari. The
landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one
can obtain stunning views in all directions enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic
opportunities of wildlife from all corners. Enjoy an evening game drive along the Narus River Valley for game
Viewing and photography of Elephants, herds of Buffaloes, Jackals, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Klipspringer and possibly Lions.
DAY 3: EXPLORE KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Have an early breakfast, we continue our 5 days Kidepo safari by going for a morning game drive to Kanangoro
hot spring. A variety of animals can be seen roaming around including Ostrich. In the afternoon have a cultural
experience that will bring into contact with Karamojong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and
have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more
interesting items.
Overnight at Apoka hostel bandas
DAY 4: TRANSFER BACK THROUGH GULU
AIn the morning we drive out of the park as we hopefully spot some last animals. Travel through the remotest
zones of Uganda, seeing the villages and thatched houses passing by the window. Spend the night in the town of Gulu.
Overnight in the Churchill hotel
DAY 5: TRANSFER TO KAMPALA VIA RHINO SANCTUARY
You leave Gulu, Uganda’s second biggest town, after breakfast. Along the way to Kampala take a light break at the
Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to trek rhinos being reintroduced to Uganda. Before Kampala your guide will point out to the Popular
Luwero triangle and continue through to the city as he drops you at your hotel at the end of your 5 days Kidepo safari.
Health
Yellow fever & malaria prophylactics are required.
Visas
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be
obtained on arrival for USD50 per person, single entry. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
Flights
It is important that you reconfirm your onward/return flights. We can assist you with this service as well.
Price Includes
- Airport Transfers
- 4×4 Transports
- English Speaking Local Driver/ Tour Guide
- Shared Accommodation & Meals (Full Board)
- Karamajong cultural tour
- All Park Entrance Fees
- All Activities Mentioned on The Itinerary
Price Excludes
- Any Private Expenses as Porters, Drinks, Tips
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal activities and services
- Meals on arrival and departure