4 Days Kidepo wildlife safari

This 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari package is an ideal Uganda safari for visitors who wish to visit and explore a different destination from the usual, Kidepo Valley national park is a remote park found in the rugged and semi-arid parts of Karamoja. The park covers an area of approximately 1,440 square kilometers and described as one of the top 3 parks in Africa by CNN.

Kidepo Valley national park is a true hidden Gem that can only be compared to Kenya’s Masai Mara national reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti national park in terms of landscape, flora and fauna.

 Kidepo Valley national park is a home to a variety and abundant wildlife including elephants, cheetahs, ostriches, hippopotamus, leopard, baboons, giraffe, wild dogs, oryx, buffalo, lions and several antelope species including bush babies and over 475 bird species.

Highlights of 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari

• Day 1: fly to Kidepo and have Afternoon game drive
• Day 2: Morning game drive to Narus Valley and visit the Karamojong
• Day 3: Game drive to Kidepo Valley and Hot Springs – visit to the Ik People
• Day 4: fly back to Entebbe

Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Fly in to Kidepo and go for Afternoon game drive

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala or Entebbe International Airport upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Kajjansi airstrip for your flight to Kidepo Valley Airfield. The flight takes about 2 hours and on arrival, you will be picked up by our driver and be transferred to your lodge for lunch and relaxation, in the afternoon you will return to the park for an afternoon game drive.

During the game drive you will explore the Narus Valley which is a home to the largest population of wildlife in the park and you will be able to see a variety of wildlife including hippos, wild dogs, cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards among others.  Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation at Apoka Safari Lodge

Day 2: Morning game drive to Narus Valley and visit to the Karamojong community

You will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and then transfer to the plains of Kidep Valley national park for a morning game drive in the Narus Valley, every game drive in Kidepo is different and you will be able to see many animals and birds that you were unable to see on the previous game drive.

You will also be amazed by the landscape and unspoiled wilderness and take amazing pictures,  return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a visit to the Karamojong community, the Karamojong are  nomadic pastoralists  living in the unique houses called the Manyattas, during your visit you will be entertained by local dances and drama, interact with the locals through which you will learn more about their culture and traditions. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Game drive to Kidepo Valley and Hot Springs – visit to the Ik People

Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park for a morning game drive in the Kidepo Valley and a visit to the Hot Springs, during the drive you will enjoy watching animals and birds. The Hot springs are a perfect site to take pictures and watch the hot waters rising through the group.

In the afternoon you will go a visit to the IK people, one of the minority tribes in Uganda living on top of Morungole Mountain situated on the border between Uganda and South Sudan. You will different cultural practices of these amazing pople, be entertained by local dances and drama among others. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airfield

Wake up for breakfast, checkout of the lodge, bid Kidepo farewell and transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip. You will then reconnect for your international flight back home.

END OF 4 DAYS KIDEPO WILDLIFE SAFARI

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 while on safari.

Safari Exclude

• International flights
• Visas
• Kampala or Entebbe accommodation
• Personal expenses like laundry, crafts, drinks, cigars, souvenirs and tips.