4 DAYS KIDEPO NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
OVERVIEW
The 4 days safari to Kidepo Valley Park will truly reward you with countless benefits through visits and activities that you’ll be able to engage in.
A trip to Kidepo will enable you visit the famous Karamajong tribe. Kidepo is still a pristine destination with relatively untouched savannah therefore it’s a perfect selection for one who wants to completely have a break from the hustle and bustle of work and cities.
In addition, while on the trip, you’ll be able to hike to Mountain Morungole to the IK people who leave in isolation on the foothills and peaks of Morungole Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1- Early morning pick up from airport and transfer to Kidepo national park
DAY 2- Community visits and Evening Game Safari along Narus valley
DAY 3- Hike to mountain Morungole
DAY 4- Morning game drive and Departure
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1 – Early morning pick up from airport and drive to Kidepo valley national park
Early morning be picked up from the airport or lodge and directly transfer to Kidepo valley national park, a total area of over 1,442 square kilometers with plains of relatively untouched savannah.
Kampala- Kotido- Kidepo route has various glamour to offer for the eyes, from the dramatic rise and fall of landscapes to various ecosystems and spectacular views. This journey takes approximately 11 hours.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY – Apoka safari Lodge
MIDRANGE – Kidepo savanna lodge
BUDGET – Kidepo savanna lodge
DAY 2- Community visits and an evening game drive
Breakfast at lodge and drive to karenga and lorokul communities. This will give you an opportunity to learn the Karamojong lifestyles, cultures and dressing styles. Enjoy the amazing traditional performances of the Karamajong as well as tasting the local cuisines.
In the evening you will have an evening game drive that will reward you with sightings of the cheetah, buffaloes, elephants, lions hunting, kobs, bird species like vultures and the owls and other nocturnals.
Return to lodge for dinner, campfire and overnight
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY – Apoka safari Lodge
MIDRANGE – Kidepo savanna lodge
BUDGET – Kidepo savanna lodge
DAY 3- Hike to Mountain Morungole
This day will give you an experience to visit one of the most remote tribes in Africa, the IK people. It is done on foot and it is a hike that is truly rewards a visitor with wonderful sights as seen from top of Mountain Morungole.
This experiential, cultural visit to the Ik People is an all-day hike up the Mountains that are near to Kidepo Valley Park. Meet these amazing people, see their way of life and how they carry on their daily lives.
Drive back to lodge for peaceful, quiet night and relaxation.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY – Apoka safari Lodge
MIDRANGE – Kidepo savanna lodge
BUDGET – Kidepo savanna lodge
DAY 4- Early morning game drive and Departure
Setting off will be in the early morning, you may be rewarded with sighting of families of elephants, lions sunbathing early morning on rocks, kobs and buffaloes, Not forgetting a tour to Kidepo sand river for a short picnic and drive back to Kampala for a drop off to the airport.
PRICE INCLUSIONS
Entrance fees to the park
A professional English speaking guide.
Vehicle and all ground transfers.
Transport
Drinking water in the vehicle
Game viewing
Accommodation and meals
All activities as per your itinerary
Hiking
EXCLUSIONS
Tips
Visas and all international flights
Souvenirs
Any other activity not mentioned in the itinerary.