6 Days Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari

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Description

This safari covers a wide range of savanna grasslands in two of Uganda’s national parks which are Kidepo valley and Murchison falls National parks, this 6 days safari is remarkably a game viewing safari where you encounter animals like Cape Buffalos, herds of Elephants, lions, cheetahs, and antelopes, on your last day you will visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking activity.

Itinerary

On this day, after your early morning breakfast, you will be meeting by our safari guide for the briefing and then embark on the long drive journey to northern Uganda, we shall have a stopover along the way at Kabalega dinners for lunch. From there proceed to Gulu town where we shall spend the overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation:Boma Hotel Gulu or equivalent.

After your breakfast, you start your 4hrs drive to Kidepo valley national park; you will go through the remote of the countryside and the scenic landscapes, upon arrival at the park you will check-in at the hotel for some relaxation and lunch. From there drive through the Kidepo towards the Narus Valley in the south in search of the wildlife species such as the Cheetah, Striped Hyena, Bat-eared Fox, and Caracal, Lions, Leopards, Zebra, Giraffe, Kob, Topi, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Oribi, and Warthog. From there drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:Kidepo savanna lodge.

On this day very early in the morning, we shall go for another Kidepo experience. Your guide will lead for another game drive towards Kanangorok hot springs; on this, you see a lot of animals and birds together with the ostriches. Retire back to the lodge for the lunch. After lunch, you will head to the local community of the Karamajong tribe. Enjoy the traditional performance, visit the kraals, learn about their lifestyle and visit their craft shops.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kidepo Savanna lodge or equivalent.

After your early breakfast, check out and start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. We shall have a stopover in Kitgum or Gulu town for lunch. Arrive in Murchison in the late afternoon and check in at the lodge and relax for the rest of the night. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Diner

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:Fort Murchison Lodge or equivalent.

  • On this day after early morning breakfast at the lodge, kick start your adventure the morning game drive in the Northern bank of the park, and this will enable us with sightings of Lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, leopards, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, and olive baboons are some of the animals to expect. By around noon retire for the lunch break and some relaxation. After lunch, your safari guide will pick up and embark on a three-hour private launch cruise on the Nile, this boat cruise offers an adventurous view of the Murchison falls from the bottom angle. Animals like Hippos, Nile crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the river banks. Hike up to the top of the falls as you enjoy the scenic Murchison falls as the river squeezes its way through a narrow gorge of 7m in the rocks and tabors’ 43m below speeding westwards into Lake Albert. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Accommodation:Fort Murchison Lodge or Equivalent

 
After breakfast, check and embark on your journey towards Kampala, with a stopover at the Kabarega Diners for lunch. From there along the way back to Kampala we shall have a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 1-hour rhino tracking adventure. You will be led by a ranger guide on the walk-in search for black and white rhinos. The Rhino tracking accomplishes the search for the big five members such as Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, and Leopard seen at the Kidepo and Murchison Falls safaris.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Includes & Excludes

  • Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view
  • English speaking Ugandan driver/guide
  • Accommodation as listed in the program
  • All meals as per the itinerary
  • Park-entrance fees according to the program
  • All activities described in the itinerary
  • International air fares and entry visa Uganda
  • Meals that are not part of your accommodation
  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)