4 Day Kidepo Valley Safari

Description

This captivating 4-day safari to Kidepo Valley National Park, an untouched gem nestled in the northeastern corner of Uganda offers a deep immersion into the heart of wild Africa. Day one begins with a scenic drive to the park. Day two kicks off with game drives to spot the park’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and lions with a leisurely hike through Narus Valley, witnessing incredible birdlife and breathtaking landscapes. Day three brings another exhilarating game drive to explore the park’s hidden treasures, with guided walks, cultural interactions with the indigenous Karamojong people, day four concludes the trip with a drive back to Entebbe/ Kampala.

To Note:

Kidepo Valley National Park is located in a remote area (10h 39m Drive), and this 4-day tour package is specifically designed for those who have the road or prefer to use a chartered plane instead of traveling the long road distance from Kampala. The flight to Kidepo from Entebbe takes 2 hours.

With this package, you will have enough time to fully experience everything that the park has to offer before flying back to Entebbe. This package is recommended for travellers who have already visited Queen Elizabeth National Park or Murchison Falls National Park and want to explore more of what Uganda has to offer

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park (Road Drive or Flight)

After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver/tour guide to begin your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. It is a long journey, and we will therefore wake up pretty early to beat the hours and the traffic jam. A lunch stop will be made on the way and several stops as requested for you to stretch your legs or use the bathroom. Upon your arrival, you will check into your booked safari lodge for dinner and overnight. Our accommodation options for this safari depend on your package type preference, We are happy to recommend top-notch lodge/ Camp options upon inquiry

Day 2: Early Morning Game Drive with Cultural encounter (Karamojong’s)

Wake up to an early morning breakfast or you can choose to pack yours and have it during the game. We will set out early for the morning game for a chance of great sightings as the animals tend to be more active at this time. Return to the lodge after your awesome adventure and after your lunch set out for a cultural encounter with the Karamojong’s, a unique group of people. You will get to learn about their way of life and their various cultural practices. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Nature Walk with an Evening Game Drive

You will head out for a Nature walk through Kanangorok Hot Springs after breakfast. The landscape here is breathtaking and you may get to see quite a big number of ostriches roaming around as they are often seen in this part of the park. Return to the lodge for lunch and get some time for relaxation before your evening game drive. The game drive will take 2-3 hours a good chance for you to spot some of the wildlife you may have missed during the morning game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Kidepo Valley National Park back to Kampala

After breakfast, you will check out the safari lodge and begin your journey back to Kampala. You will have a few stops including one for lunch on your way and once in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your desired location.