4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour to Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda
Our 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour through the heart of Uganda’s untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park is the ultimate safari immersion experience in the unique wildlife and Karamojong culture.
For the four days/3 nights in Kidepo Valley National Park, it is mainly about experiencing a typical African wilderness experience while spotting a wide range of extraordinary wildlife species not found anywhere else in the country, seeing a plethora of bird species as well as jaw-dropping landscapes.
Having existed since 1962, Kidepo Valley National Park is a remarkable safari destination that currently covers an area of about 144200 hectares and is a hot spot for unique wildlife species that you won’t see in other places of the country like Ostriches, Klipspringers, kudus, cheetahs, pygmy crocodiles, black-backed and side-striped jackals, genets, African golden cats, Caracals, Roan antelopes as well as about 475 species of birds.
Highlights of 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour
- Hike to the home of IK people on Mount Morungole.
- See lots of exceptional wildlife species like cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, kudus and impalas via the game drive.
- Visit to Karamojong Manyatta.
- Come across exceptional bird species that include the Ostriches, Karamojong Apalis and so much more.
4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Kidepo Valley National Park by road/air from Kampala or Entebbe
- Day 2: Explore Kidepo Valley National Park: game drive and Karamojong community visit
- Day 3: Another day of exploring Kidepo: Hike Mount Morungole and evening game drive
- Day 4: Leave Kidepo Valley National Park for Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of the 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Kidepo Valley National Park by road/air from Kampala or Entebbe
To kick-start your 4-day Kidepo wildlife Tour, you will first have to fly or drive to the Northeastern side of the country, where the magnificently incredible Kidepo Valley National Park is found. If using the road, be prepared for 9-10 hours of driving through the countryside but if it is by air, expect 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
Pick-up from the Hotel is by 6:00 am to undertake the 9-10 hours transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park with a brief stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district to track the Rhinoceros in the wild. Receive briefing and immediately start the Rhino tracking adventure before having lunch at Amuka Safari Lodge.
Continue driving while catching a glimpse of the semi-arid vegetation, and rugged terrains as well as sights of different animals that include impalas, Defassa waterbucks, zebras, African bush elephants, Masai giraffes, Ostriches, kudus and bushbucks.
Overnight at;
- Adere Safari Lodge or Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp or Kidepo Savannah Lodge (midrange).
- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Drive time: 9-10 hours.
Flight time: 2:15 hours
Day 2: Explore Kidepo Valley National Park: game drive and Karamojong community visit
After an amazing breakfast at the Safari Lodge, you will meet your private safari guide who will offer a briefing on the day’s itinerary, which includes game drives through the wildlife-rich areas of Kidepo Valley National Park and a visit to the nearby Karamojong community.
First on the list is the game drive that begins by 6:00 am to increase chances of catching up with the nocturnal wildlife species such as spotted hyenas, lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, serval cats, to mention but a few.
The drive will go through some of the hot spots that include the Narus Valley (known as the Oasis of the Park) with endless sightings of African bush elephants, lions, zebras, cheetahs, Defassa waterbucks, Cape buffaloes, Impalas, bushbucks, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, Oribis, giant elands as well as lots of birds that include Ostriches, Cappatal’s francolin and Karamoja Apalis.
From this game drive, settle for lunch at the Lodge and later make your way to the nearby Karamojong community.
You will be handed over to a local Karamojong warrior who will lead you through the guided community walk in their homesteads (Manyatta), check out their traditional objects and artifacts, be entertained by their invigorating cultural dances and so much more.
Overnight at;
- Adere Safari Lodge or Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp or Kidepo Savannah Lodge (midrange).
- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities of the day: Game drive and community walk.
Day 3: Another day of exploring Kidepo: Hike Mount Morungole and evening game drive
This day, after breakfast, you will get the chance to explore Kidepo Valley National Park again, Get transferred to the starting point for the Mount Morungole Hike to meet the IK community that occupies its slopes in the southern borders of Kidepo Valley National Park.
Be led by a local guide as you hike to the 2750-meter high mountain in 8 hours (for a round trip) and therefore physical fitness is required. However, be prepared for endless views of the sweeping savannah plains of Kidepo Valley National Park, occasional of monkeys and birds but most interestingly learn from the IK people.
Time and energy permitting, you will enjoy a guided evening game drive that will increase your chances of seeing cheetahs, leopards, Aardwolf, Caracal, lions, striped hyenas, side-striped jackals, caracals and genets and later settle for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at;
- Adere Safari Lodge or Apoka Safari Lodge (luxury).
- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp or Kidepo Savannah Lodge (midrange).
- Apoka Rest Camp (basic).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities of the day: Mount Morungole Hike.
Day 4: Leave Kidepo Valley National Park for Kampala or Entebbe
It is time to bid farewell to Uganda’s true African wilderness! Very early, enjoy breakfast and get transferred to Kampala City of Entebbe Airport if your flight is scheduled for late night as you connect to your next leg of the adventure. Safe travels and see you again!!!!
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
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4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
Our 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour includes;
- Park entry fees.
- Ground transportation by a private 4X4 safari vehicle.
- Services of a private and full-time English-speaking driver.
- Relevant Government taxes and levies.
- Game drives.
- The Mount Morungole hiking fees.
- The Karamojong community visit.
- Bottled water.
- Rhino tracking fees.
- Airport transfers/Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
The 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour package excludes;
- International flights.
- Ugandan visa if required.
- Personal expenses in form of laundry fees, souvenirs, tips, telephone calls, cigarettes and beverages, to mention but a few.
List of Kidepo National Park Animals
Mammals
Predators
- Lions – Including tree-climbing lions in certain areas.
- Leopards – Often elusive but present.
- Cheetahs – Unique to Kidepo among Uganda’s parks.
- Spotted Hyenas – Frequently heard at night.
- Side-Striped Jackals – Commonly seen in open areas.
- Bat-Eared Foxes – Occasionally spotted in the park.
Herbivores
- African Elephants
- Cape Buffalo
- Zebras
- Giraffes
- Elands
- Kudu
- Waterbucks
- Hartebeests
- Oribis
- Bushbucks
- Uganda Kob
- Duikers
- Oryx
- Warthogs
Primates
- Patas Monkeys – Unique to Kidepo and often seen in the open savannah.
- Olive Baboons – Common in the park.
- Vervet Monkeys – Playful and often encountered.
Birds
Kidepo is a birding haven with over 475 species, including:
- Ostriches – Only found in Kidepo in Uganda.
- Secretary Birds
- Kori Bustards
- Carmine Bee-Eaters
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbills
- Eastern Yellow-Billed Hornbills
- Silver Birds
- Pygmy Falcons
Reptiles
- Nile Crocodiles – Found along the Narus and Kidepo rivers.
- Monitor Lizards – Often seen basking.
- Agama Lizards – Frequently spotted on rocks.
Insects
- Butterflies – A wide variety adds color to the park.
- Termites – Their mounds are common in the landscape.