Description
Kidepo Valley National Park – Uganda’s Hidden Wilderness Gem
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival & Evening Game Drive
- Depart from Entebbe/Kampala (flight or drive).
- If flying, take a domestic flight to Apoka Airstrip (~2 hours).
- If driving, start early (9-12 hours via Gulu-Kitgum).
- Check in at your lodge (Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, or UWA Bandas).
- Lunch and relaxation.
- Short game drive in Narus Valley, a great spot to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes.
- Enjoy a sundowner with scenic views.
- Dinner & Overnight: At your lodge.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive & Hot Springs
- Sunrise game drive in Narus Valley, tracking big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), elephants, and large buffalo herds.
- Breakfast picnic in the bush.
- Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation by the pool or lounge.
- Drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs, located near the South Sudan border. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
- Spot ostriches and other unique wildlife on the way.
- Relax at the lodge with a campfire under the stars.
Day 3: Cultural Experience & Hiking
- Visit a Karamojong Manyatta (homestead) and learn about their nomadic lifestyle, warrior traditions, and cattle culture.
- Engage in their traditional dance.
- Hike to Lomej Hills for panoramic views of the park.
- Optional: Short nature walk with a ranger guide.
- Relax at the lodge with storytelling and traditional music.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
- One last game drive or birdwatching session.
- Breakfast and check out.
- Transfer to Murchison falls through Aruu falls
- Overnight at the lodge
Day 5: Morning Game drive & Boat Launch
- Early morning game drive through the central circuit
- Boat launch to the boat of the falls
- Evening game drive
- Overnight at the guest Lodge
Day 6: Top of the Falls, ziwa Rhinos and transfer back to Kampala
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel
- Visit the top of falls
- Transfer to Ziwa Rhinos for Rhino Tracking
- Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe for an Overnight
Day 7: Kampala City Tour and transfer to Entebbe International Airport
- Kampala city Tour
- Souvenir shopping
- Transfer to Entebbe for departure
END OF THE TRIP!























