5-day safari at Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda
Highlights
Gulu, Kampala, Kidepo Valley National Park, Kitgum
Locations Covered
Gulu, Kampala, Kidepo Valley National Park, Kitgum
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Go on a safari in the untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park to see the thriving indigenous wildlife of the area including buffaloes, jackals, lions and many more. View expansive landscapes of the Narus River Valley, meet with the native Karamojong people, relax at the Kanangorok hot spring before stopping by the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an interlude with the rhinos!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Transfer to Kitugum via Lira/Soroti/Gulu
- After arrival, start your Kidepo Valley National Park safari and enjoy the Ugandan landscape passing by the windows.
Overnight in Kitgum.
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Day 2: Travel to Kidepo Valley National Park
- Drive northwards through Lira's vast plains and semi-arid savannah landscape, framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills. Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops, and inselbergs. You can obtain stunning views in all directions, enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley, and take wildlife photographs from all corners.
- Take 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.
Overnight at Apoka hostel.
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Day 3: Visit Kanangorok hot spring and meet the native people
- Go for a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring to see various animals, including ostriches.
- In the afternoon, visit the Karamojong people at Karenna and Kadepo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you their kraals, grinding stones and many more interesting items.
Overnight at Apoka hostel.
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Day 4: Transfer back through Gulu
- Travel through the remotest zones of Uganda, seeing the villages and thatched houses from your window.
Overnight in the town of Gulu, Boma hotel.
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Day 5: Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and return to Kampala
- Drive to Kampala, taking a light break at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to look at rhinos before continuing onwards.
- You will see the popular Lluwero triangle before reaching the city and returning to your hotel. End of tour.
What's Included
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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