Safari overview 

4 days Kidepo safari is one of the best short wildlife safaris in Uganda designed for you to have the best of Africa’s wilderness experience.  Kidepo safari offers you exactly that dream bush experience in its magical savannas grassland in the remotest rugged and semi-arid area of Karamoja. On this amazing Kidepo holiday safari, expect to have an ultimate safari game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park, cultural experience in the Karamoja community and en-route Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. 

Kidepo Valley National Park is naturally a pristine wilderness area, still well-kept its natural state hence guaranteeing you authentic African wilderness experiences. Kidepo lies in the Karamoja region, North-eastern Uganda and it is one of the iconic sites that make up the Eastern Safari Circuit. This is Uganda’s 3rd largest park, covering over 1442sq.kms of land area and lying on elevation range of 914-2750. 

Established in 1962, Kidepo is a home to unique wildlife including cheetahs, lions, pygmy crocodiles, 475 bird species, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, zebras, antelopes, zebras, buffaloes. Expect to explore these and a lot more on your 4 days Kidepo safari which starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe. 

Brief itinerary 

Day 1: Travel to Kidepo Valley N/Park in the Eastern Safari Circuit

Day 2: Full-day guided game drive Kidepo 

Day 3: Mount Morungole trekking-interact with the IK

Day 4: Depart Kidepo-10 to 12 hours’ drive to Kampala/Entebbe

Detailed itinerary 

Day 1: Travel to Kidepo Valley N/Park in the Eastern Safari Circuit

Day one of your 4 days Kidepo safari: Wake up very early to be offered a delicious breakfast in your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala. After, leave for Kidepo Valley National Park set in the semi-arid Karamoja region, about 10-12 hours’ drive. 

You may have an en-route visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos and proceed to Kidepo Valley National Park on Kampala-Gulu Highway. A leisurely lunch en-route before you proceed to check into the lodge for overnight stay: Apoka Lodge (luxury), Kidepo Savanna Lodge (Mid-range)/Go wilderness camping (Budget). 

Day 2: Full-day guided game drive Kidepo 

Enjoy breakfast early enough and after, pick up by your driver guide ready to kick start full-day guided game drive in the splendid savannas of Kidepo Valley National Park-The Eastern circuit. Your Kidepo safari today lets you enjoy animal sightings such as  zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, birds, antelopes and the exceptional landscape in general. 

Being the full day game viewing experience, expect also a memorable picnic lunch and then continue exploring what Kidepo has to offer the world. In the evening, if time allows, visit the Karamojong community. Dinner and night stay be had back in your lodge Apoka Lodge (luxury), Kidepo Savanna Lodge (Mid-range)/Go wilderness camping (Budget).

Day 3: Mount Morungole trekking-interact with the IK

Breakfast early morning and after, head to the Mount Morungole hiking trail to begin your adventure. At the summits of Mt. Morungole, expect to meet the IK people, have in-depth exploration about their cultures, history, lifestyles and a lot more. Walk back to retire for the night at Apoka Lodge (luxury), Kidepo Savanna Lodge (Mid-range)/Go wilderness camping (Budget).

Day 4: Depart Kidepo-10 to 12 hours’ drive to Kampala/Entebbe

A delicious breakfast early morning and then you vacate your lodge ready to make a return journey of 10-12 hours’ drive to Kampala/Entebbe. Lunch be provided en-route and later, drop off to one of the best hotels/lodges in Kampala/Entebbe.

End of 4 days Kidepo safari in Uganda