The 6 Days Kidepo Wildlife Adventure offers you the exceptional chance to explore the most magnificent wilderness in Africa, Kidepo Valley National Park, which is situated in a secluded area of the Karamoja region. Enquire Now The 6 Days Kidepo Wildlife Adventure introduces you to a variety of attractions that are not found in any East African national parks, such as the wildlife, which plays a significant role in the park’s appeal. These animals include the largest hard of buffalo in East African national parks, as well as bat-eared fox, striped hyena, aardwolf, ostrich, lion, and cheaters. Over 475 different bird species have been documented in Kidepo National Park. Notable species include the Black-breasted Barbet and the Karamoja Apalis. Notably, the Ostrich is unique to Kidepo National Park among Uganda’s national parks. Travellers have been drawn in large numbers by the Ik people’s culture, which is prevalent in the Karamoja region. Afterwards, you go to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, also called home Rhinos, which is the only area in Uganda where rhinos may be discovered in their native environment. It is situated in the Nakasongola district.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to Kitgum
Around seven in the morning, you depart from Kampala/Entebbe to Kitgum to begin your tour of the stunning Kidepo National Park. You will travel through the plain and isolated northern regions of the nation, stopping for lunch in Gulu along route, and then spending the night and dinner in Kitgum.
Accommodation: Bomah Hotel.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
You will leave for Kidepo Valley National Park early in the morning after having a cup of coffee. On the way, you pass through small villages made up of mud and thatch belonging to the Acholi tribe. The road winds through the mountain ranges of Keler and Loniyilli, which provide some of the most breathtaking views as you descend the valley. We arrive in time for lunch and check in as we get ready for an afternoon game drive in the Narus Valley, where we hope to see African buffaloes, lions, cheetah Our four-day Kidepo wildlife adventure is enhanced by this drive.
Accommodation: Apoka Safari Lodge, Nga’moru Tented Camp, UWA Bandas.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Wildlife Game Drive in Kidepo – Visit Hot Springs.
Begin with an early morning wildlife drive; a park ranger will assist you in locating any lions that might be perched on the various rocks in the valley for as long as you would like. In the untamed Narus Valley, there are also elephants, leopards, buffalo, ostriches, jackals, bush-buck, bush pigs, and many other species of wildlife. Following lunch, you have an afternoon wildlife drive down the Kidepo River, which is flanked with palm trees and leads you past hot springs.
Accommodation: Apoka Safari Lodge, Nga’moru Tented Camp, UWA Bandas.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Karimojong Cultural Tour – Transfer to Gulu.
You will visit the Cultural Groups today after breakfast to learn more about the unique, prehistoric Karimojong civilisation. See traditional homesteads to learn about the Karimojong culture, eat regional cuisine, and hear tales from this isolated tribe’s mythology. This afternoon, make your transfer to Gulu and unwind at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Kakanyero.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, get ready to travel to the rhino sanctuary located in Nakasongola. Unlike other common game drives, rhino tracking is done on foot and takes one to two hours, depending on the rhinos’ position. The duties of the more than 70 park rangers include helping visitors locate the rhinos during tracking and ensuring the rhinos’ overall safety and well-being. In addition to bird watching, where you can spot Shoebills, canoe rides, night walks, nature walks and other activities, the tracking activity requires closed shoes, long trousers, water and bug repellent. Visiting the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which enables you to get up close and safely with these incredible animals, is a terrific way to experience a Uganda safari.
Accommodation: Amuka Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Return to Kampala – Departure.
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight back home.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 6 Days Kidepo Wildlife Adventure.
The 6 Days Kidepo Wildlife Adventure includes;
- Airport Transfers.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Wildlife Game Drive in Kidepo.
- Accommodation and Meals as per the itinerary.
- Bottled Water in the Car.
- Tour Guide Allowances.
- Ranger Guide Fees.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Applicable Government Taxes.
However, the package excludes; Visa, strong drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.