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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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)
Category | Cost (USD) | Includes |
---|---|---|
Luxury | $2,400 – $2,800 | Flights, luxury lodge, meals, private guide, park fees |
Mid-range | $1,700 – $2,100 | Flights or road, mid-range lodge, meals, shared guide |
Budget | $1,200 – $1,500 | Road transfer, budget lodge or bandas, meals, shared guide |
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
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
International flights
Uganda tourist visa ($50)
Alcoholic drinks, tips, and souvenirs
Gulu accommodation (for road trips only)
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
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
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
Early breakfast
Transfer to Kidepo airstrip for flight to Entebbe
Or start road trip back to Entebbe
Drop-off at airport or hotel
Jan 20, 2024
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.
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