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