4 Days 3 Nights Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda Safari courtesy of the Kampala 4 Days 3 Nights Safaris explores the true African wilderness that lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province on the far northern border of Uganda and Sudan called Kidepo Valley National Park.

Kidepo Valley National Park is about a 10 hours drive (571 kms) from Kampala through Karuma, Gulu, Kitgum and to Kidepo Valley National Park.

Among the various species to see within this park are: the hunting dog, fox, cheetah, striped hyena, caracal, the aardwolf, elephants, oribi, zebras, Jackson’s hartebeests, warthogs, buffaloes, leopards,  jackals, various small cats as well as spotted hyenas.

Kidepo Valley National Parkis renowned for its exceptional variety of birds. Out of the 58 recorded birds of prey, 14 are thought to be specifically endemic to the Kidepo as well as the Karamoja region.

Included in 4 Days 3 Nights Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda Safari are: the pygmy Falcon, Varreaux’s Eagle plus the Egyptian Vulture, in addition to many other species.

Hiking on Lamoj Mountains, sightseeing and cultural performance by the Acholi people are some of the activities that one can do while at Kidepo Valley National Park.

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK UGANDA SAFARI DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Kampala – Drive To Kidepo Valley National Park

Have an early Breakfast and drive to Kidepo National Park using the shortest (656 km) route which will take you from Kampala – Soroti – Kotido via Amuria to the far North-East where Uganda borders Kenya and Southern Sudan.

Travel time from Kampala to Kidepo National Park is about 9 Hours.

You will have an opportunity of viewing some of the Park animals and birds found close by the camp.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation Apoka Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation Nga’moru Wilderness Camp/ Apoka Rest Camp
Budget Accommodation National Park Bandas at Apoka

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Kidepo Valley National Park (Game Drive, Scenic Viewing And Community Walk)

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring. Where a variety of animals and birds can be seen roving around like the fast running Ostrich.

Have an afternoon Game Drive that will take you through the Narus Valley to see herds of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras and hopefully some lions, leopard and the elusive cheetah.

This will also enable you to be in full sight of varieties of birds as well.  Stops will be made at any time in order for you to be able to take pictures of fabulous wildlife and birds along the way.

En route to your camp for lunch and have a brief rest, until evening where you will go for a cultural tour in the Karamajong community.

Here you will spend a wonderful evening with Karamojong people and have an insight of their way of life and beliefs.

At the end of the tour you will be able to understand why their pride makes them slow to adapt to globalization.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation Apoka Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation Nga’moru Wilderness Camp/ Apoka Rest Camp
Budget Accommodation National Park Bandas at Apoka (Basic)

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Kidepo Valley National Park (Nature Walk, Game Drive)

Have an early breakfast and go for a nature walk to view a variety of fauna and flora species in the park. Return to your camp for lunch and a brief rest in the mid-afternoon.

Take another exciting game drive across savannah, hills, small forests, dry river beds and rings of mountains around you.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation Apoka Lodge
Budget Accommodation National Park Bandas at Apoka (Basic)
Mid-range Accommodation Nga’moru Wilderness Camp/ Apoka Rest Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Kidepo Valley National Park (Scenic Viewing) – Drive To Kampala

After breakfast and experience a beautiful scenery as you travel back to Kampala having lunch en-route on the way.

The travel time from Kidepo National Park to Kampala is about 9 hours.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Lunch}

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK UGANDA SAFARI SUMMARY ITINERARY

DAY 1: Kampala – Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park
DAY 2: Kidepo Valley National Park enjoy Game Drives, Scenic Viewing and Community Walks
DAY 3: Kidepo Valley National Park enjoy Nature Walks and Game Drives
DAY 4: Kidepo Scenic Viewing – Drive  to Kampala