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Classic Uganda tour to Kidepo Valley

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Classic Uganda tour to Kidepo Valley

Trip overview

Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, some 700km from Kampala. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species as well as around 475 bird species.

The park’s altitude ranges between 914m and 2,750m above sea level. The park contains two rivers – Kidepo and Narus – which disappear in the dry season, leaving just pools for the wildlife.

The local communities around the park include pastoral Karamojong people, similar to the Maasai of Kenya, and the IK, a hunter-gatherer tribe whose survival is threatened.

Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.

During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location.

One of Africa’s most magnificent wildernesses, with big game favorites Elephants, Giraffes, Elands, hyenas, cheetah, buffaloes, Ostriches, and a variety of birds.

Trip Summary

Day 1

ARRIVAL

  Mystil Hotel

Day 2

DRIVE TOWARDS THE PARK TO SOROTI

  Mystil Hotel

Day 3

CONTINUE TO KIDEPO NATIONAL PARK

  Apoka Lodge

Day 4

FULL DAY IN KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

  Apoka Lodge

Day 5

TRAVEL BACK TO KAMPALA

  Mystil Hotel

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Tour activity

ARRIVAL

Your arrival will be a warm welcome by our company representative then taken for refreshments and depending on the time of arrival, you will check-in at your hotel and then acclimatize. There is an option of going for a city tour or staying behind to relax while recovering from jet lag. Briefing about your safari is also done today and final payments if any. Overnight at your hotel (Mystil Hotel - BB).

Tour activity

Mystil Hotel

Day 2
Tour activity

DRIVE TOWARDS THE PARK TO SOROTI

Early morning breakfast and set off by 7 am to start this long drive. En-route rewards you with various interesting sights and a stop for fresh lunch plus leg stretch, continue to Nyero Rock Paintings, These are historical caves that have ancient paintings believed to be over 2000yrs of age, lots of learning here understanding how people of those times lived life. Proceed to Soroti and check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Tour activity

Mystil Hotel

Day 3
Tour activity

CONTINUE TO KIDEPO NATIONAL PARK

Early morning breakfast, then take on the Rock climbing activity for another exciting view of the city and more caves to explore. Return by 10 am and travel to the famous Kidepo Valley National Park. Check-in at Apoka Lodge

Tour activity

Apoka Lodge

Day 4
Tour activity

FULL DAY IN KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive and afternoon visit to Karamajong community with lunch and dinner at the lodge/camp. This day introduces us to the vast plains of Kidepo with lots of opportunities to spot rare wildlife species not found anywhere else in Uganda. These include but are not limited to Cheetahs and Greater Kudu, Lions, Elephants, and much more. Actually, its perennial waters attract large numbers of Elephants and thousand-strong Buffalo herds, especially during the dry season. It’s in here where we can also spot the Ostrich birds if lucky and afternoon we shall spend it on visits to the local communities, the local dances and craft shops here are some stuff to entertain us.

Tour activity

Apoka Lodge

Day 5
Tour activity

TRAVEL BACK TO KAMPALA

Early Breakfast, check out, and embark on quite a long – over 10hrs - but worthy journey via Gulu town, Karuma Falls. (At extra fees some clients chatter private choppers direct to Entebbe Airport – we can arrange that) We definitely have stopped for lunch and also at the various interesting sites like the view of the Falls on the Main road but we shall reach Kampala early evening. Drop you off at your Hotel. ( Mystil Hotel - BB).

Tour activity

Mystil Hotel

package includes Package Includes

  • Airport Transfer.
  • 01 Night Accommodation at Pride Inn Lantana Suites on a BB Basis.
  • 08 Nights Accommodation at Safari Lodges on a FB Basis.
  • Transport in a Safari Mini Van with a pop-up roof for excellent game viewing and photography.
  • Unlimited Game Drives.
  • Park Fees for all the National Park and Reserves mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Boat ride in Lake Naivasha.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide.
  • 01-liter mineral water per person per day.
  • Farewell lunch at Carnivore Restaurant.

package includes Package Doesn't Include

  • Drinks
  • Any items of personal nature
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Nature Walk
  • Maasai Village Visit
  • Balloon Safaris 

Price Description

Based on 2 Pax                 US$   4,895

Based on 4 Pax                 US$   4,793  

Based on 6 Pax                  US$   4,692  

Single room supplement    US$ 595

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5 Days / 4 Nights

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