Day one: Kampala-Gulu
After breakfast, you will drive to kidepo in north eastern Uganda. You will also have an opportunity to cross river Nile and of course karuma falls before proceeding to Guru for lunch. Continue to Kidepo Valley National Park for overnight. On the way you will enjoy the scenic views of the hills tht separate acholi from karamoja, some few seasonal rivers, karimajong homesteads (manyatas) and the kidopo valley
Drive time: full day drive
Lodge: kidepo safari lodge, Apoka lodge,nga Miro lodge,Apoka bandas
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day two: Game drive in the morning and cultural tour in the afternoon
After breakfast go for morning game drive in Narus valley of Kidepo Valley National Park. After lunch head for a cultural tour of the karimajong homesteads (manyatas) enjoy the karimajong dance and learn more about their culture.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lodge: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ngamoru Wilderness Camp (Mid range) Apoka Rest Camp (Budget)
Day three: Game drives in Narus Valley
After a warm cup of tea/coffee, drive to Narus Valley for your second 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 cheetah 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 Four: 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 Uganda South 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 Five: Kidepo Valley-Zziwa Rhino
After breakfast, you will drive from Kidepo Valley National Park to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino
tracking (That is if you did not visit Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary on your way to Kidepo Valley National Park.
You will stay at Amuka Safari Lodge.
Drive time: 7-8 Hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Six: To Kampala-Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the wild to track the few white rhinos in the sanctuary. White
rhinos were poached to extinction and they are now being re-introduced in Uganda and by tracking
them, you will be contributing to their conservation efforts. Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe
International Airport for your international departure flight out of Uganda.
Drive time: 3-4 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch