Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls safari
7 Day 6 Nights
Rates are per person (pp) and based on 2 people sharing 1 room
Excluding international flights (from/to your home country)
Overview
This is tour combines two great national parks in Uganda. It will take you to Kidepo Valley National Park for game drives, scenic Views and then to Murchison Falls National Park for game activities and boat cruises on the mighty River Nile.
Tour Summary
- Day 01: Drive to Gulu town in Norther Uganda
- Day 02: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park for an evening game drive
- Day 03: Morning and evening game drive in Narus Valley
- Day 04: Morning game drive in Narus and Birding/hotspring visit in Kidepo Valley
- Day 05: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park with an en route game drive
- Day 06: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the base of the falls
- Day 07: Drive back to Entebbe International Airport
Things To Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- This tour is guided by the new normal post covid lockdown safari SOPS
- Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Tour can be customized
- Solo travelers can join this tour
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
- You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)
- Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost
Day 1: Kampala-Gulu
After breakfast, you will drive to Gulu town in Northern Uganda. On the way, you may decide to visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track white rhinos or do it on your return journey. You will have an opportunity to cross river Nile and ofcoursekaluma falls before proceeding to Gulu town for overnight. We stop in Gulu town to break the would be long journey to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Drive time: 6-7 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Boma Hotel Gulu
Day 2: Gulu-Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast preferably very early in the morning, drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. On your way, you will enjoy some scenic views of the few hills that separate Acholi Land and Karamoja, you will not miss the great Manyatas on the way, cross some few seasonal rivers and arrive Kidepo Valley National Park in time for Lunch, relaxation and an evening game drive in Narus Valley.
Drive time: 3-4 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ngamoru Wilderness Camp (Mid range) Apoka Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 3: Game drives in Narus Valley
After a warm cup of tea/coffee, drive to Narus Valley for your morning game drive. Narus Valley is popular for mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes antelopes, zebras and birds. Being the only permanent water point, many animals come to Narus valley to drink water and feed. Its where you will find the largest buffalo herds than you can find anywhere on planet earth. Chances of spotting big cats hunting are very high as well. If lucky, you may spot the rare cheeters too. Return to the Lodge for lunch, relaxation and then return to Narus Valley for an evening game drive.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ngamoru Wilderness Camp (Mid range) Apoka Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 4: Game drive in Narus and Hotsprings visit in Kidepo Valley
After breakfast, drive to Narus valley to do an extra game drive to trace wildlife that you could have missed on the two game drives done earlier on. Kidepo valley National Park are the best and you wont be disappointed. The park has observation points with binoculars and it will be your pleasure to use one of them. Return to the Lodge for Lunch, short relaxation and then drive to Kidepo Valley to visit the hot springs, the Ugand-Sudan boarder and if lucky spot the giant Ostriches which are found in this place but have been seriously poached by Sudanese. There seasonal rivers on this side so if it is a rainy season, get ready to be interrupted for few hours. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ngamoru Wilderness Camp (Mid range) Apoka Rest Camp (Budget)
Day 5: Kidepo Valley-Zziwa Rhino
After breakfast, you will drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park. You will enjoy an en route game drive through the northern section of the park popularly known as Para where you will have chances of spotting many mammals and if luck strikes, big cats hunting. Cross the ferry and overnight in the Park.
Drive time: 6-7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Baker’s Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge (Mid Ranger) Red Chilli (Budget)
Day 6: Morning game drive and evening boat cruise
After breakfast, you will cross the ferry for an evening game drive in Paraa. Its at this time that most animals are feeding while predators are hunting. You will not miss out on spotting buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos, antelopes and so much more. Depending on your luck of the day, you may spot large cats hunting as well. Return to the lodge for lunch followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the might Victoria falls on River Nile. On this boat cruise, you will have an opportunity to spot many water birds that include crocodiles, hippos, water birds, and other land animals that come to drink water here. Return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Baker’s Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge (Mid Ranger) Red Chilli (Budget)
Day 7: Murchison Falls NP-Departure
After breakfast, you will drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight out of Uganda. You may passby the top of the falls to see the falls from the top or drive to Zziwa Sanctuary to track white Rhinos. Lunch en route and drive to Entebbe International Airport.
This is a private safari and can be booked by an individual or a group of people. Please contact our Safari consultants for a quote
Lodge Options
Cost Includes
- Meet and greet services
- Airport transfers,
- Transport in a 4×4 Vehicle with fuel
- Services of an English speaking local driver guide
- All park entrance fees
- Game drives and boat activities in Murchison Falls
- Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park
- Accommodation and meal plan as above
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Zziwa Rhino fees
Cost excludes
- Uganda visa fees
- International flights to and from Uganda
- All expenses of personal nature such as drinks and tips
STANDARD: 4X4 SAFARI VAN
Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari Vans customized for game viewing and photography. Each safari van comes with a professionally trained driver guide and fuel for the whole safari. Our Safari vans have viewing hatches and each client is entitled to a window seat. Our Vans can take up to eight people. We also have 4×4 Super Customs very comfortable and stable on the road. These carry up to 5 people with their luggage. We also have 4×4 RAV 4 for a group of two people
UPGRADE: 4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER
We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while IN THE VEHICLE). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as your smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed of a window seat.