4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari

This 4-day wildlife Tour is ideal for safari enthusiasts looking to discover the raw and unspoiled beauty of Uganda’s wilderness. Starting in Kampala, you will have an 8-9-hour drive through the sweeping savannah plains along the Northern route, take in views and make stops along the way for photography.

Gazetted in 1962, Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the oldest Protected Areas in the country and covers an area of 144200 hectares in the North-Eastern side of the country. This Park is known for sheltering some of the rarest wildlife species in Uganda such as Caracals, cheetahs, Kudus, Klipspringers, Ostriches, striped hyenas, Roan antelopes and African Golden cats among others.

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Highlights

Experience extraordinary wildlife, spectacular sceneries- hot springs, Rock Kopjes, savannah plains and woodland areas.
Hike Mount Morungole.
See lots of exceptional wildlife species like cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, kudus and impalas via the game drive.
Tour the nearby Karamojong communities.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Long drive to Kidepo Valley National Park by road.
Day 2: Kidepo Valley National Park Tour- game drive and Karamojong cultural experience
Day 3: Kidepo Tour: Mount Morungole Hike and evening game drive
Day 4: Kidepo Valley National Park to Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Long drive to Kidepo Valley National Park by road

After an amazing night rest and breakfast, you will depart from your place of residence in Kampala and drive for over 8-9 hours northeast towards Kidepo Valley National Park. Your safari destination is the remotest Park in Uganda but surprisingly the most endowed.

You will have a number of stops en-route to take photos, stretch your legs, buy snacks and have lunch. You will arrive your destination late evening for a well-deserved dinner and overnight.

Accommodation options:

Luxury- Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
Moderate- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp.
Budget- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Drive time: 8-9 hours

Day 2: Kidepo Valley National Park Tour- game drive and Karamojong cultural experience

On this amazing day, you will venture into the heart of Kidepo Valley National Park on a private and rewarding game drive tour. Spend the next 3-4 hours driving through the wildlife-rich areas of this Park while hoping to see some of the rarest species such as serval cats, lions, cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, and caracals among others.

One of the unmissable places in Kidepo valley National Park is the stunning Narus Valley (the Oasis of Kidepo) where you are likely to see giant elands, zebras, Uganda Kobs, cheetahs, Cape buffaloes, Oribis, the African bush elephants, warthogs, Defassa waterbucks, lions, bushbucks, and lots of bird species that include the endemic Karamoja Apalis. You will later have lunch at the Lodge and continue with your adventure.

In the afternoon, you will visit the local Karamojong warriors who will take you through their culture, traditions, local cuisines and even homesteads (known as Manyatta). The climax of this cultural visit is the invigorating cultural dance that will close your unforgettable day.

Accommodation options:

Luxury- Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
Moderate- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp.
Budget- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Highlights of the day: Game viewing, and cultural tour.

Day 3: Kidepo Tour: Mount Morungole Hike and evening game drive

Today, you will relish another thrilling Kidepo National Park adventure, this time strenuous- Mount Morungole Hike. This is not just an ordinary Mountain but home to the endangered IK people whose population currently stands at about 10,000 people.

This Hike is led by a local guide who will lead you through the slopes of this 2750-meter mountain and it will take you about 7-8 hours for a round tri. Enjoy endless jaw-dropping views of the Kidepo encounter monkeys along the way and get to learn about these people.

There is an optional evening game drive with more views of side-striped jackals, leopards, lions, Aardwolf, striped hyenas, cheetahs and others.

Accommodation options:

Luxury- Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
Moderate- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp.
Budget- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Highlights of the day: Mount Morungole Hike and optional evening game drive.

Day 4: Kidepo Valley National Park to Kampala

Your wonderful Kidepo Wildlife Tour comes to an end on this day. Early morning, savor your last breakfast and transfer back to Kampala.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.