The 3 days Kidepo national park exposes you to the only African wilderness hidden very far in the north eastern corner of Uganda. This is one tourism hub that was even shortlisted by Nat geo among the top ten best African wildernesses no tourist should ever miss. Living amidst the wild, with only sounds of lions’ roars and bird whispers, it is the most beautiful African experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Transfer to Kidepo valley national park
Day 2; Game drive and Karamajong people
Day 3: Departure
DETAILS
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Early morning after breakfast, take off for Kidepo valley national park in the far north east of the country. The journey gives you beautiful sceneries of the dry savannah alongside the highway, driving through Mabira forest, the once largest tropical forest in Uganda, tea and sugarcane estates, crossing Africa’s longest river, the experience is all simply amazing.
Kidepo valley national gives a true wilderness experience, being locked in the middle of the bush with just elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, warthogs and other wildlife species as the only neighbors is such a thrilling adventure. A lunch stop over will be at Mbale town of the Bagisu imbalu people and then proceed to the park.
LUXURY – Apoka safari Lodge
MIDRANGE – Kidepo savanna lodge
BUDGET – Kidepo savanna lodge
DAY 2: MORNING GAME DRIVE TO KANANGOROK HOT SPRINGS AND THE KARAMAJONG PEOPLE
While in park, have an early morning game drive, of course after breakfast. A drive goes around the park, offering beautiful views of the African wilderness dipped in the valley. Spot the lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, buffaloes, bushbucks and other mammals summing to more than 65 mammal species in just the first minutes of the drive. The drive goes up to the isolated Kanangorok hot springs.
Later in the afternoon, after lunch, visit the local community around Kidepo valley national park and meet with the Karamajongs, explore their way of life, engage in the traditional dance and also have a taste of their local cuisine.
LUXURY – Apoka safari Lodge
MIDRANGE – Kidepo savanna lodge
BUDGET – Kidepo savanna lodge
DAY 3: TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA.
In the morning, have breakfast and check out of the lodge to start up the long interesting journey back to Kampala.
TRIP INCLUSSIONS
Transport
Meals
Accommodation
Activities as per the itinerary
Drinking water
Park Entrance fees
Guiding fees
EXCLUSSIONS
Tips
Drinks other than water
Any other activity not on the itinerary
Souvenirs