5 day safari in Kidepo National Park

5 Days
From $0
Activity Level
Light
Transport
4X4 Land Cruiser
Comfort Level
Luxury

Trip Overview

Spend five days exploring the stunning Kidepo Valley National Park with AA Safaris. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, as the park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. You can expect to see predators such as lions, leopards, black-backed jackals, and bat-eared foxes, as well as about 12 species of antelopes, including Jackson’s hartebeest, eland, klipspringer, and oribi.

On the first day, you will arrive in Kampala and go on a city tour. The following day, you will start your journey to Kitgum town. On the third day, you will go on game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park, where you can see the Big 5 of the animal kingdom. On the fourth day, you will go on a Loyiri nature walk and a Karamojong community walk, where you can learn about the semi-nomadic pastoralist culture of the Karamojong people. On the final day, you will return to Kampala.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda, city tour

On the first day of your 5 day safari in Kidepo National Park, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable and well-dressed AA Safaris tour guide. Depending on your arrival time, you will either start the tour in Entebbe or Kampala. The tour guide will take you through Entebbe town, where you can see the shores of Lake Victoria, popular hangout spots, shops, and boutiques. From there, you will take the express highway to Kampala. If you are feeling tired, you can retire to your hotel room for the day. However, if you are feeling rested, the tour guide will take you to see tourist sites such as the Uganda Museum, the Gaddafi Mosque, the Bahai Temple, the Nakasero market, and the Nomo Gallery.

Meals included: No Meals
Accommodation: No accmmodation
Exploring Kidepo Valley National Park: Game Drives, Lonyiri Nature Walk, and Community Walk"

On the third day of your safari, you will embark on a journey to Kitgum town, making stops along the way in Luwero for fruit and Gulu for lunch. As you drive, you will have the opportunity to admire the evergreen Savannah grassland of Nakasongola district, with its unique geological features. Upon arriving in Kitgum, you will check into your accommodation and visit the Apoka Tourism Center, the park’s tourism hub, where you can browse for souvenirs and books in the on-site crafts shop.

The following day, you will start your morning with a game drive in the park, where you will have the chance to see the Big 5 (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes) and other animals such as antelopes and a variety of bird species. After lunch at the Apoka Tourism Center, you will have some time to relax before going on an evening game drive to see the wildlife preparing for the night.

On the fourth day, you will go on a 25 km nature walk through the extensive shrubland that makes up part of the park. The Lonyiri nature walk is designed to capture the imagination and creativity of tourists by providing a unique opportunity to explore the wilderness and see some of the park’s 470 bird species, including the silver bird, Yellow-billed Shrike, Hoopoe, Mosque Swallow, Nubian woodpecker, and little Weaver. In the afternoon, you will take a community walk to see the Karamojong people in their way of life. You will visit their manyatta homesteads, see their bright and colorful clothing and adornments, and have the chance to purchase traditional items like the shuka (a traditional cloth) and crafts like the sitting stool, which is used by men only. You will also have the opportunity to listen to their cultural songs and watch them dance with sticks.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: No accmmodation
Day 5: Return to Kampala

On the final day of your safari, you will leave early in the morning for a road trip back to Kampala. Along the way, you will have a stop for lunch in a town en route. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the Entebbe Airport to catch your flight back home.

Meals included: No Meals
Accommodation: No accmmodation

Expectations

On this 5 day safari in Kidepo National Park, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape and witness a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. The park is home to a wide range of animals, including African elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and hyenas. You will also have the chance to see a variety of bird species, including the African skimmer, jacana, and the rare shoe bill. In addition to game drives and wildlife viewing, you can also participate in activities such as hiking and cultural visits to local villages. Don’t miss out on this unique and exciting safari experience in Kidepo National Park.

 

 

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Availability and Prices

Included
  • Transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
Excluded
  • All gratuities
  • Airfare to and from destination
  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Alcoholic beverages