5 Days Kidepo Valley National Park
5 Days Kidepo Valley National Park (With Flying Option)
5 Days Kidepo Valley National Park : This is a 5 Days Wildlife Uganda safari to Kidepo Valley national park with an option of flying to or from the park. However, if you are one who loves long road trips and the thrilling adventures that come with such trips, then this 5 days Kidepo Valley national park safari is right for you. For those who prefer to journey to the park on road, you will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will get to see the southern white rhinos in their natural habitat. You will then enjoy viewing variety of wildlife in Kidepo national park including lions, elephants, cheetah, ostriches, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, dik dik, antelopes and so many more. You can opt to fly back to Entebbe or drive to Kampala on the last day of your tour.
Summary 5 Days Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 1: Arrival and hotel drop-off
Day 2: Ziwa Rhino trekking and Transfer to Gulu
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park, Game Drive
Day 4: Morning game drive and Visit Hot springs visit in Kidepo Valley
Day 5: Transfer Back to Kampala:
Detailed Itinerary for 5 Days Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 1: Arrival and hotel drop-off
Following your arrival at Entebbe airport, our company representative together with the guide will be waiting to welcome you and transfer to Kampala city where you will spend a night. Dinner and overnight stay at Fairway Hotel and Spa for mid-range/Sheraton for luxury/Forest Cottages for budget Meal: Half Board
Day 2: Ziwa Rhino trekking and Transfer to Gulu
Considering the journey requires about 11 hours; pick up will be at 7:00 am and make an early start on your journey to Gulu. En route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking for 2 -3 hours’ Kidepo national park is far placed – northeast of Uganda, bordering Kenya to the east and South Sudan to the North. The journey can be very exhausting to drive direct to the park thus making it necessary to break the journey in Gulu and proceed the next day!
You will have stopovers along the way to enjoy a fruit or snack and stretch out. Lunch and arrive Gulu late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Church Hill hotel
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park, Game Drive
On the second day of your 5 Days Kidepo safari, we shall make our final trip to Kidepo Valley National Park. Wake up to a hot cup of coffee / tea and embark on a 3 hours’ drive to Kidepo national park where you will embark on a game drive in Kidepo valley in anticipation of seeing herds of buffalos, zebras, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and cheetahs. You will enjoy a slow drive and you can be sure to seize picture moments while on your game drive and you can have stops at any moment you please.
Return to the lodge and spend the evening at leisure admiring the wilderness. Dinner and overnight at Kidepo Savannah lodge for mid-range/budget/Apoka lodge for luxury
Day 4: Morning game drive and Visit Hot springs visit in Kidepo Valley
Have breakfast and brace yourself another thrilling game drive in the vast savannah of Kidepo Valley intercepted by patches of borassus palm and the rising scenic hills. Enjoy the stunning views of the morning sun shining over the hills of Lomej, the Lotukei Mountains to the north close to the Sudan border, the Morungole range to the southern boundary of Kidepo before the rays strike down to the endless valleys of Kidepo and Narus valley.
Return to the lodge for lunch and unwind a bit before embarking on a drive to Kidepo valley close to south Sudan boarder to visit the hot springs and you can encounter Ostriches within the region although their numbers are highly threatened by poaching by south Sudanese.
You will then transfer to Gulu town where you will spend the night with dinner and overnight at Churchill Hotel.
Day 5: Transfer Back to Kampala:
Wake up at leisure and enjoy delightful breakfast as you meditate on the wonderful experience that you have had during your trip. Meet up with your guide and travel back to Kampala where your guide/driver will drop you off at a hotel of your choice.
Note: If you are not up for the long road trip back from the park, you can always opt to fly back to Entebbe Airport where you can await your return flight back home. Do let us know in advance if you prefer to fly to and from the Kidepo Valley National Park.
