5 Days Kidepo wildlife safari
5 Days Kidepo wildlife safari is one of the shortest Uganda wildlife safaris enjoyed in the wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park which is situated in the Karamoja region. Kidepo Valley National Park is similar to the Masai Mara in Kenya because both areas host a large population of wildlife species within the East African region. A visit to Kidepo Valley is such a memorable experience for the travelers who manage to endure the long drives from Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, as it takes almost two days to reach this park, with the first day being an overnight stay in the Gulu district and the second day being an arrival at the park. This 5-day Kidepo Wildlife Safari includes 5 days and 4 nights; thus, travelers with limited time can grab this interesting safari within the Pearl of Africa.
Tour Highlights of 5 Days Kidepo wildlife safari
Day 1: Transfer to Gulu and Ziwa Rhino Trekking
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park and evening game drive
Day 3: Morning game drive and cultural tour
Day 4: Full day in Kidepo National Park
Day 5: Departure.
Day 1: Transfer to Gulu and Ziwa Rhino Tracking
On day 1 of the Kidepo wildlife safari, you will be picked up by a company driver, briefed on the expectations throughout your journey, and later start the journey to Gulu.
You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking that takes 1-2 hours, then later proceed with lunch en route, and then on arrival in Gulu Town, check in to the lodge you booked for dinner and overnight stay
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo National Park and evening game drive
After a morning breakfast, You will embark on your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. On your way, you will have great views of the scenic landscape, hills, and Karamojong manyattas. Upon arrival you will check in to your booked lodge for lunch.
After lunch, refresh and relax as you prepare for you evening game drive, where you will get the opportunity to take beautiful pictures and have great views of the sunset and animals, including mammals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and cheetahs, and several species of birds, without forgetting the green nature of the park. After the game drive, you will drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Apoka safari lodge (Luxury) , Kidepo savannah lodge, Zebra safari Lodge, Kidepo mara lodge (mid-range), and Apoka rest camp for budget options
Day 3: Morning Game drive and cultural tours.
You will wake up for breakfast and then have your morning game drive within the park, admiring the beauty of this magnificent park. While on a game drive, you will encounter different animals, including mammals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, and several species of birds, without forgetting the green nature of the park, and then drive back to the lodge for lunch
After lunch, you will go to the culture, where you will visit the Karamojong people who live near Kidepo National Park. During the cultural tour, you will interact with local people in the community, which gives an opportunity to know their lifestyle and culture, learn about their way of living, visit their homesteads known as manyattas, enjoy traditional performances in the form of dances and songs, and listen to ancient stories, among others. Meet your driver and transfer you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full day in Kidepo National Park
After enjoying breakfast in the morning, you will embark on another day of a thrilling game drive in the savannah of Kidepo Valley National Park. Enjoy the stunning views of the morning sun shining over the hills of lomej, lotukei mountains before the ray strikes down to the endless valley of Kidepo and Narus valley, view different animals as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, and several species of birds without forgetting the green nature of the park then later Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Note: You may request a night game drive on special order to fully utilize your stay in Kidepo Valley National Park, as there is much to see at night when the sun goes down, including hunters searching for their next meal.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Apoka safari lodge (Luxury) , Kidepo savannah lodge, Zebra safari Lodge, and Kidepo mara lodge (mid-range)
Day 5: Departures
This is the last day. You will wake up, have an early-morning breakfast, check out of the lodge, and then return to Entebbe. You will embark on your journey to Kampala with lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your location or at Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
End of 5 Days Kidepo wildlife safari
Inclusives
All activities as indicated in the itinerary
All accommodation as per the itinerary
4X4 dust-proof safari land cruiser vehicle (with pop-up roof) & Fuel
Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
All meals as indicated
Park entrance fees
Vehicle entrance fees
Bottled drinking water while on safari
All activities as indicated
Excludes:
Tips
Visa fees
Air tickets
All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, etc.
The itinerary does not include anything else.
