5 Days Kidepo Valley Safari

Starts/Ends: Kampala | Northern Uganda - Kidepo Valley National Park

5 Days Kidepo Valley Safari

5 Days Start/End: Kampala Kidepo Valley National Park

Overview

The 5 Days Kidepo Safari is one of the most amazing trip to enjoy Kidepo valley national park, the Uganda's scenic Safari park. Kidepo Valley national park which is located north east Uganda is a wonderful game park dominated by 2,750 meters mount murungole which is transacted by kidepo and Narus rivers. Kidepo Valley is an open Savannah park with high diversity of  Wildlife whereby one can enjoy almost the big game in a short time.

A 5 day Safari to kidepo valley therefore is full of wonders, you stand chances to see Zebras, Elephants, Eland, Impala, Buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, Lions that are seen most of the time lying on rocks, leopards. its the only place in Uganda that hosts Cheetah and ostrich , Kudu and many rare bird species including localized Karamoja Apalis. Meet the fascinating Karamojong people in nearby local community for such a unique cultural experience.

Get in touch with us to arrange the perfect 5 Days Kidepo valley Safari to this beautiful Savannah, Luxury accommodation are available at Apoka tourism centre, and other accommodation of different levels are also available both inside and out side the park. The airstrip is located short distance from Apoka park offices and Apoka lodge.


Tour Highlights

  • Go Game drive to Experience Uganda's true wilderness.
  • Watch out for cheetahs, leopards, lions, ostrich and game herds.
  • Track the endangered southern white rhino on foot.

Detailed Tour Itinerary:

Day 1- Travel to Gulu town with En-route Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

On this first day of your trip, a driver/ guide from Adventures To Gorilla Africa will pick you up from your Hotel in Kampala and transfer you to Gulu town towards northern Uganda. You will have en-route Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary afterwards proceed to spend your night in Gulu Town. Dinner and overnight at;

Accommodation:

  • BOMAH HOTEL - GULU
  • CHURCHILL COURTS HOTEL
  • AFRICAN ROOTS GUEST HOUSE

Day 2 - Depart Gulu Town for Kidepo Valley National Park & Game drive Safari.

After your early breakfast, the guide driver will pick you and drive you to Kidepo valley national park which is a half day of driving. Time allowing visit Aruu falls along the way. Continue your journey to the park. You will arrive at Kidepo in good time for your Lunch and to check in to your lodge. In the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive Safari, exploring the park’s impressive landscapes including the magical Narus Valley where you stand possibility to spot game animals including Herds of Cape Buffaloes, Klipspringer, jackal, Elephants if lucky lions among others. After game drive, you will be driven back to the lodge for relaxation, Dinner and overnight stay at:

Accommodation:

  • APOKA SAFARI LODGE 
  • KIDEPO SAVANNAH LODGE 
  • APOKA BANDAS

Day 3 - Morning Game drive to Narus Valley and Visit the Karamojong Community.

Early in the morning after breakfast, your tour driver will take you for a game drive Safari up to Narus Valley. The landscape in this section of the park is comprised of Savanna grassland with small hills and rocky outcrops from which you can obtain a stunning views in all directions as well as photographic opportunities of wildlife. You will enjoy game drive as you observe Elephants feeding, buffaloes, Jackals, Jackson’s Hartebeest, zebra, giraffes and lucky enough you may spot lions, cheetah, hyenas and many others.

Later, return to your Lodge for Lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit local community to meet and interact with Karamojong people and learn about their unique lifestyle. This will include the visit to their manyatta. Karamojong are nomadic pastoralist who live in unique houses called manyatta that are set with in an enclosure. Their leader will explain to you everything related to their culture and entertain you with their traditional songs and dances. Dinner and overnight stay at

Accommodation:

  • APOKA SAFARI LODGE 
  • KIDEPO SAVANNAH LODGE 
  • APOKA BANDAS

Day 4 – Morning Game drive in Kidepo Valley and Visit the Hot springs.

On this day embark on the morning game drive after your breakfast, to search for more wildlife species you may have missed to see during the previous Safari. You will look out for animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Diki diki, Kudu, Zebra, Black backed Jackal, Bat eared fox, Caracal, Lions, hyenas and if lucky Cheetah, leopards, ostriches and many others. drive through Narus valley to visit the famous Kanangorok Hot springs and depending on weather or road condition, we can continue or decide to enjoy a game drive Safari around Narus Valley again. After game drive, we return back to the lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at:

Accommodation:

  • APOKA SAFARI LODGE 
  • KIDEPO SAVANNAH LODGE 
  • APOKA BANDAS

Day 5 – Full Day Traveling back to Kampala

On this last morning of your 5 Days trip to Kidepo Valley national park, you will have early breakfast and start your long Journey back to Kampala. You will have lunch en-route afterwards proceed your journey back arriving Kampala early evening. Be aware for long day sitting in the car but with a lot to see in Uganda country side.

END OF TOUR.

Accommodation

Included on above are:-

  • Airport transfer
  • Rhinoceros tracking at Ziwa sanctuary
  • Game drives
  • Transport cost in a 4wd vehicle with a pop up roof for game viewing
  • Full time English speaking and knowledgeable Driver/guide
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Drinking water during the tour
  • Government local tax on Accommodation

However the tour excludes:-

  • Any domestic or International flights
  • Visa fees
  • All optional activities
  • Medical and travel Insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to the guide/driver and hotel staffs.
  • Any item not mentioned in the itinerary of personal nature like laundry and beverages, souvenirs and telephone bills.