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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Kitugum Via Lira/ via Soroti or Gulu

Transfer to Kitugum Via Lira/ via Soroti or Gulu

Be picked up by your Yalasafari guide in the morning who will brief you before heading out to Kitgum which is in the northern part of Uganda to start your Kidepo Valley National Park safari.
Be prepared for a long day in the car, but with a lot to see as you enjoy the Ugandan landscape passing by the windows during this day of transfer.

Main Destination:
Kitgum (Town)
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Kidepo valley National Park

Transfer to Kidepo valley National Park

After breakfast, drive northwards through Lira in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills. Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions. Enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic opportunities for wildlife from all corners. You'll have an evening game drive along the Narus River Valley for game viewing and photography of elephants, herds of buffaloes, jackals, Jackson's hartebeest, klipspringer and possibly lions.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Best Time To Visit September to March (Dry season)
High Season September to March (The park rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather September to November (End of the rains)

Wildlife in Kidepo Valley NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

At Kidepo valley National Park

At Kidepo valley National Park

After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs. A variety of animals can be seen roaming around including ostrich. In the afternoon, have a cultural experience that will bring you into contact with the Karamojong people at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items.
Your overnight stay will be at Kidepo Savanna Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation:
Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer Back through Gulu

Transfer Back through Gulu

Travel through the remotest zones of Uganda, seeing the villages and thatched houses passing by the window. View the wild domestic and cultural richness of this pearl of Africa. Experience quality vegetation and spend the night in the town of Gulu.
Your overnight stay will be in Acholi Inn.

Main Destination:
Gulu (City)
Accommodation:
Acholi Inn
  • Budget hotel located in Gulu (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Transfer to Kampala via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

You will leave Gulu, Uganda’s second biggest town after breakfast. Along the way to Kampala, take a light break at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to look at rhinos being reintroduced to Uganda. Before reaching Kampala, your guide will point out the popular Luwero triangle. You'll then continue through to the city as he drops you at your hotel.
End of your Kidepo Valley National Park safari.

Main Destination:
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Yala Safaris Uganda, not SafariBookings.
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