Located I the northeast corner of Uganda, some 700 kilometers from Kampala and tucked between the borders with south Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses, and its for that reason that CNN selected it as the 3rd best safari national park in Africa. From Apoka, in the heart of the national park, a savannah landscape extends in all directions, far beyond the gazette area of 1442 sqkm, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges giving visitors an imaginable game view experience. The park consists of two major valley systems of the kidepo and Narus rivers.
The 4 Days Kidepo Safari package is tailor-made for adventurers and explorers eager to experience the untamed wilderness and diverse wildlife of one of Uganda’s most remote and captivating national parks.. Kidepo valley national park is found in the remote rugged and semi-arid parts of Karamoja. This hidden gem is Uganda’s true answer to Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti. While the park is not as well 3 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour marketed or visited as other travel destinations in Uganda like Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth national parks, the terrain, unspoiled savanna grassland, mountains and wild animals remind you of how the African plains once used to be.
Kidepo Valley National Park has variety and abundance of wildlife with a landscape that is perfect for a true African wildlife safari. Visitors will get to see elephants, cheetahs, ostriches, hippopotamus, leopard, baboons, giraffe, wild dogs, oryx, buffalo, lions and several antelope species including bush babies. Bird lovers have over 475 species to see. Because of its remote location, the park is less crowded and visitors are given special and personal treats.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Fly in to Kidepo and go for Afternoon game drive
Day 2: Morning game drive to Narus Valley and visit to the Karamojong community
Day 3: Game drive to Kidepo Valley and Hot Springs – visit to the Ik People
Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airfield
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Fly in to Kidepo and go for Afternoon game drive
After an early morning breakfast from your hotel, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and take you to either Entebbe airport or Kajjansi airfield. Your two hour flight will give you an opportunity to see Uganda’s beautiful and changing landscape. You will land at Kidepo Valley airfield where you will be picked by our guide at the park. You will then be transferred to your lodge were you will freshen up, have lunch, relax/swim and wait for your afternoon game drive. The afternoon game drive will take you to spot lions, hippos, wild dogs, buffaloes, elephants, leopard and several species of antelope.
Dinner and overnight will be at Apoka Safari lodge.
Day 2: Morning game drive to Narus Valley and visit to the Karamojong community
Karamajong people in Kidepo National ParkYou will have luxurious breakfast at your lodge then be driven for a game drive at the Narus valley. Every game drive is different and you will see mammals and birds that you probably didn’t see in the first game drive. Kidepo is a beautiful park and you will be amazed by the landscape and unspoiled wilderness. Take enough photos before returning back to your lodge for lunch and a swim. In the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the Karamojong people. The Karamojong are nomadic pastoralists who live in unique houses called manyatas that are designed to be temporal. Their leaders will explain to you things related to their culture and entertain you with their traditional songs and dances.
Dinner and overnight will be at Apoka Safari lodge.
Day 3: Game drive to Kidepo Valley and Hot Springs – visit to the Ik People
This third day begins with breakfast before heading to the Kidepo valley. You will pass through the Narus valley again on your way to the Kidepo valley to spot more mammals, ostriches and other bird species. You will see the famous Hot springs in Kidepo and get to know how they relate to the local/indigenous communities. You should go see the border between Uganda and South Sudan before returning to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight will be at Apoka Safari lodge.
Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airfield
Wake up to take breakfast, checkout and be driven to the Kidepo Valley Airfield for Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield in Kampala. You will then connect to your international flight.
Safari Inclusions
- Airport/Airstrip transfers
- Driver/guide
- All Game drive activities
- Park fees
- Park guide/Ranger
- Bottled water
- Transport in 4X4 vehicle
- Full board accommodation
Safari Exclusions
- International flights
- Visas
- Kampala or Entebbe accommodation
- Personal expenses like laundry, crafts, drinks, cigars, souvenirs and tips.
