Overview

This 5 day kidepo valley national park safari is a safari to Northern and North Eastern Uganda that is off the main path. On the long journey to Kidepo, it will take you through Gulu, a town in Northern Uganda. You will next drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, where you will spend three nights visiting the magnificent park, which is separated into two valleys: Narus and Kidepo. A visit to the locals is something you should not miss while you’re here.

Safari Highlights

Activity Highlights

Day 01: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park

Upon meeting up with a professional tour guide from monukmental expeditions,  You will begin your day with a long journey to Kidepo Valley National Park, stopping for lunch in Gulu en route, and arriving in the park in the late evening for an overnight stay. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the few hills that separate Acholi Land and Karamoja along the journey, you will not miss the big Manyatas, you will pass a few seasonal rivers, and you will notice the shifting civilizations as you travel from one region to another.

 

Time spent driving: around 8-9 hours

Full board is the meal plan.

 

Day 02: Morning and evening game drives in Narus Valley

After a leisurely breakfast, you will go for Narus Valley for a morning wildlife drive. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo antelopes, zebras, and birds are common in Narus Valley. Because Narus Valley is the sole stable water source, many animals gather here to drink and graze. It is home to the greatest buffalo herds found anyplace in the globe. There is also a good chance of seeing large cats hunting. If you’re lucky, you could even see a cheetah. Return to the Lodge for lunch and leisure before departing for an evening game drive in Narus Valley.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Plan

Day 3: Morning game drive in Narus Valley and afternoon visit to Kidepo Valley

After breakfast, head to Narus Valley for an additional game drive to spot species that you may have missed on the previous two game drives. You will not be dissatisfied with Kidepo Valley National Park. It will be your pleasure to utilize one of the park’s viewing sites with binoculars. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest before driving to Kidepo Valley to see the hot springs, the Uganda-Sudan border, and, if you’re fortunate, sight the enormous ostriches that live here but have been severely hunted by Sudanese. There are seasonal rivers on this side, so expect to be disrupted for a few hours if it rains. . Proceed to the lodge to spend the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Plan

 

Day 4: Community experiences and game drive

The forth day of your 5 Day Kidepo Valley National Park Safari is all about exploring the village will enhance your experience in Kidepo Valley National Park; the dance and their distinct culture in the mountains are worth seeing while in the park. The Ik people congregate in villages that are cordoned off to keep off invaders and wild animals. They will dance and show you their culture, and you will be able to buy items as well.

The Karamojong homesteads, known as the Manyatta, will be visited in the afternoon. You will be able to engage with the elders and learn more about their culture and way of life. You may help them by providing any form of gift to their social welfare. We take our clients to appreciate their lifestyle and daily activities, such as grazing and milking cows, as part of our sustainable strategy. This is an excellent chance for people who enjoy immersing themselves in the cultures of the places they visit.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Plan

 

Day 5: Drive to Entebbe to End the tour with Airport drop off

After breakfast, say goodbye to the resort and staff before returning to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your international flight out of Uganda.

 

7-8 hours of driving

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Plan

 

End Of Tour