Positioned at the border with Kenya and South Sudan, in Karamoja subregion, the north-eastern corner of Uganda, the rugged mountain scenery in the isolated wilderness of the Kidepo Valley National Park ranks as one of Africa’s most prized, less explored destinations. Over 77 mammals and around 470 bird species with over 60 birds not recorded anywhere in Uganda like the Black-breasted Barbet, Ostriches and Karamoja Apallis find shelter amidst a pristine savannah landscape, broken by the Kidepo and Narus Rivers.

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You will be treated to exceptional wildlife sightings on thrilling game drives. Animals, some of which cannot be found elsewhere in Uganda (think greater and lesser kudu, eland and cheetah); include lion, leopard, elephant and an assortment of plains game. Africa’s birds of prey are some of the birding opportunities you can miss out on.

During the dry season, the plains can be quite arid and animals tend to head to the woodland of Narus valley between March and April making such seasons the best to plan your travel.

 

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 

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• Road Trip to Kidepo Valley National Park.

• Game Drives and Karamajong Cultural Visits

• Travel back to Kampala.

 

DAY 1. Road Trip to Kidepo Valley National Park.

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Our day will start very early in the morning by 6 am to beat the intense Kampala city traffic as we head for a 9-10 hours drive through the beautiful views of the tropics on the countryside through Gulu and Kitgum.  Along with the way we shall have a 1-hour Lunch stopover at Aruu falls in Pader before heading to Kidepo Savannah Lodge for our dinner and accommodation.

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DAY 2. Game Drives – Karamojong Cultural Tour.

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As early as 6:30 after our breakfast, we shall head on a game drive in the Narus valley where we will be introduced to the park’s fantastic flora as well as its wildlife, which ranges from lion, elephant and leopard to buffalo, giraffes, a variety of antelope, an extensive array of bird species and so much more.  After we drive through the Kidepo valley to kanangorok hot springs before heading back to our lodges for lunch.

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After lunch, you will be taken for the Karamojong culture experience tour, the nomadic agro-pastoralists who occupy the North-East of Uganda and you will be able to discover the unique culture of this remote tribe. Where we shall have a unique experience while visiting their complex manyattas homesteads as they sing and dance to traditional folklore, listen to the tales of elders as they play traditional Karimojong games and so much more.

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Day 3: Travel back To Kampala for Departure.

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After breakfast, we shall set off for Kampala with brief stopovers as we continue to Kampala as the final destination of our 3 days Kidepo Valley safari.