The 6 days kidepo and Murchison falls national park safari is one of the best safaris in Uganda. This safari will take you to Kidepo valley national park where you will spot abundant wildlife species including the big four mammals [lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes], other mammals, bird species, vegetation types among others. After that visit Karamoja community where you will enjoy the traditions and cultural practices of the Karamojong and then end your safari with a tour to Murchison falls national park the largest protected area in Uganda that offers interesting activities like game drive and boat cruise to bottom of the falls.
Details
Day 1-Travel from Kampala to Kitgum.
After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you and you begin your journey to Kitgum town in Northern Uganda. It is an exciting drive on a smooth road and there are several optional activities en-route and among them being a visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, experience the walk to see rhinos before we journey forward. Have lunch on the way and proceed to Kitgum arriving in the afternoon and head to the lodge/hotel to relax.
Overnight at Bomah Hotel Apartments (Budget), Acaki Lodge (Mid-range)
Day 2. Kitgum to Kidepo valley National Park and game drive.
After breakfast, you will head to kidepo valley national park. This is a 3 to 4 hours’ drive with the most interesting sites along the way including the Mantattas [grass thatched houses] and the scenic views of the hills that separate the lands of Acholi and Karamoja. You will also cross some rivers and arrive at Kidepo valley National park in time for lunch. After taking lunch, you will go for an afternoon game drive. During the game drive you will drive to Narus valley where you will be able to view a number of wildlife species including buffaloes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, oribi that gather around the river to drink water, cheetahs, hyenas and rare bird species. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight Apoka Bandas (Budget), Kidepo Savanna Lodge (Mid-range), Apoka Lodge (Luxury).
Day 3.Morning game drive and afternoon Karamoja community tour.
After an early breakfast, you will meet up with your guide to head for a morning game drive where you will be rewarded with great views of animals including elands, bohor reedbuck, Jacksons hartebeest, waterbucks which are always grazing in the open savannah plains, view predators like lions, cheetahs, jackals, leopards, hyenas looking for a morning hunt plus different bird species like yellow barbet, ostriches, kori bustards, among others. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for relaxing and taking lunch. After lunch, you will visit a local community of the Karamoja tribe. You will learn about their traditions and cultures, unique housing, ornaments and crafts. You will also enjoy traditional dance presentation. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight Apoka Bandas (Budget), Kidepo Savanna Lodge (Mid-range), Apoka Lodge (Luxury).
Day 4. Transfer from Kidepo to Murchison falls National Park.
After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you and depart for Murchison falls national park. You will have a stopover in Gulu town for early lunch. Arrive in Murchison late in the afternoon; relax for the rest of the day at the lodge.
Overnight Red Chilli (Budget), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range), Nile Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 5. Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Victoria Nile.
After an early breakfast, set off for a morning game drive in the park to observe plenty of animals and birds and enjoy beautiful savannah scenery. Explore the vast grasslands of the park where you will be exposed to huge sum of game like buffaloes, lions, Uganda Kobs, giraffes, oribi, baboons, patas monkeys among others plus a variety of bird species like carmine bee-eater and Abyssinian ground hornbill being conspicuous throughout the game drive. The game drive takes 4 hours, return to the lodge to rest and have lunch. Transfer for an afternoon boat trip on the Nile to the base of the Murchison falls. The cruise takes 3 hours where you will be able to see plenty of life along the Nile including hippos, crocodiles, elephants and others that come to drink water plus water birds like cormorants, kingfishers, herons, fish eagle etc. After the cruise, drive for a visit to the top of the falls. Enjoy the amazing views of the world’s strongest waterfall. Have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Red Chilli (Budget), Sambiya River Lodge (Mid-range), Nile Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 6. Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe.
After breakfast, check out and leave for Budongo Forest, this is Uganda’s second best place to see chimpanzees after Kibale Forest with about 90% chances to see these primates. You will check in at Budongo Eco Lodge, get your guides that will lead you into the forest. Make a stopover at the Kabarega dinners in Nakasongola for lunch and then continue to Kampala/Entebbe for the flight.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Driver Guide
- Safari Vehicle & Gas
- Drinking Water on board
- Park entry fees & activities
- Chimpanzee tracking fees
- Boat fees
Excluded
- Souvenirs
- Tips
- Laundry
- Alcoholic Drink
- Others not mentioned on the Itinerary