4-Day Kidepo Valley National Park Safari

This safari takes you to Kidepo Valley National Park in northeastern Uganda. The park is known for wide savannahs, rare wildlife, and local tribes such as the Karamojong and the IK. The tour includes game drives, nature walks, and optional cultural visits.

Price: $1,200

Availability:Flexible Dates

Duration: 4

Type: Private or Group

Group Discount:Yes

Start Point:Entebbe International Airport

Age: 10–80

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Travel Options

Option 1: Fly from Entebbe to Kidepo (Approx. 1 hr 50 min)
Option 2: Drive from Entebbe (10–12 hours, overnight stop in Gulu or Kitgum is recommended)

Price Range (Per Person)
CategoryCost (USD)Includes
Luxury$2,400 – $2,800Flights, luxury lodge, meals, private guide, park fees
Mid-range$1,700 – $2,100Flights or road, mid-range lodge, meals, shared guide
Budget$1,200 – $1,500Road transfer, budget lodge or bandas, meals, shared guide
Lodging Options

Luxury

  • Apoka Safari Lodge

  • Adere Safari Lodge

Mid-range

  • Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Canvas Cottages)

  • Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

Budget

  • Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Tents)

  • UWA Bandas at Apoka

✅ Included in the Package
  • Pickup and drop-off at Entebbe Airport

  • 3 nights’ lodge accommodation

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Domestic flight or road transfer

  • Game drives and park entrance fees

  • 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Cultural visit (optional)

  • Nature walk (optional)

  • Bottled drinking water

❌ Not Included
  • International flights

  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)

  • Alcoholic drinks, tips, and souvenirs

  • Gulu accommodation (for road trips only)

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kidepo
  • Pickup from Entebbe Airport or hotel

  • Fly or drive to Kidepo

  • Transfer to lodge

  • Relax with sunset views over Narus Valley

  • Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive
  • Morning breakfast

  • Game drive in Narus Valley

  • Wildlife: lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes

  • Lunch at the lodge

  • Afternoon game drive or cultural visit to Karamojong homesteads

  • Optional sundowner at Mount Morungole

  • Dinner and overnight stay

Day 3: Kidepo Valley and Hot Springs
  • Breakfast

  • Visit Kidepo Valley and Kanangorok Hot Springs

  • View wildlife along dry riverbeds

  • Optional guided nature walk

  • Return for lunch and relax at lodge

  • Dinner and overnight stay

Day 4: Return to Entebbe
  • Early breakfast

  • Transfer to Kidepo airstrip for flight to Entebbe

  • Or start road trip back to Entebbe

  • Drop-off at airport or hotel

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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Qeustion

Is it safe to travel to Kidepo Valley National Park?

Yes, Kidepo is safe and well-protected by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. The region has experienced peace and stability for many years, and it is regularly visited by both domestic and international tourists.

You can reach Kidepo by road (approximately 10–12 hours from Kampala) or by a 2-hour scheduled or chartered flight to Kidepo Airstrip. Flying is ideal for those short on time.

Kidepo is remote, less crowded, and offers stunning savannah landscapes, large mammal herds, and rare species like cheetahs and ostriches that aren’t commonly found elsewhere in Uganda.

The dry seasons (December–March and June–August) are best for wildlife viewing as animals gather around waterholes. However, the park is open all year.

Yes! You can visit the nearby Karamojong or Ik communities to learn about their traditional lifestyles. These experiences can be arranged as optional cultural add-ons.