7 Days Kidepo National Park ''The True African Wilderness''

Trip Overview

This 7 days trip is to offer you Kidepo Valley National Park and Fort-Patiko which was Sir. Samwel Baker slave trade fighting center. Kidepo valley national park located in northeastern Uganda, is a hidden gem for safari enthusiasts. The park's remote location and unique landscape make it an exciting destination for adventure seekers. This itinerary provides a comprehensive experience of Kidepo Valley National Park's unique landscape, diverse wildlife such as leopards, lions, buffalos, elephants, cheetahs, among others, and rich cultural heritage from the Karamajong community.

Highlight.

-Game drive in the true African wilderness.

-Karamajong cultural experience

-Community tour

-Game walk

-Drive to the high elevation of the park.

-Sir. Samuel Baker Slave trade fighting center/Fort-patiko.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe airport and transfer to the hotel.

After your arrive at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received and welcomed by our professional tour guide and transfer to hotel in Entebbe town for overnight and preparation for the journey to the park.

Optional: When you arrive early you may opt to go for a tour around Entebbe botanical gardens along Lake Victoria with its preserved ecosystem with number of bird species with a clear lake view.

Day 2: Transfer from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park.

You will have your breakfast and depart Entebbe through the busy Kampala city and drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. We shall have a stopover in Gulu for lunch and refreshments.

Later we shall proceed with the journey Pass through the scenic countryside, with views of rolling hills and rural villages

Arrive at the park in the evening and check-in to the lodge for our overnight.

Main Destination: Kidepo Valley national park.

Accommodation in the park.

All meals included.

Optional: Camp fire.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Karamajong Cultural Experience.

After your breakfast, we shall embark on the early morning game drive where you will expect to spot wildlife, including: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes, Antelopes (including Jackson's hartebeest and oribi)

Lunch: Picnic in the bush or return to lodge.

Afternoon: Afternoon game drive in the park, focusing on areas you might have missed in the morning. From there we shall come back at the lodge for overnight.

Main Destination: Kidepo Valley national park.

Accommodation: Lodge in the park.

All meals included.

Optional: Camp fire.

Day 4: Community Visit and Relaxation.

Morning: After breakfast, you will visit a local Karamojong community. Engage with the locals to learn about their lifestyle and traditions. Experience their various cultural traditional practices such as cultural dance, music, lifestyle and their building architecture, how they do animal grazing among other practices

Lunch: Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. You will have a smooth afternoon at the lodge with stanning view of clear open sky, rolling topography surrounding the park, enjoy the beautiful sunset views of Kidepo valley national park.

Overnight: Stay at your accommodation at the lodge inside the park.

Main Destination: Kidepo Valley national park.

All meals included.

Optional: Camp fire.

Day 5: Scenic.

Morning: You will have your breakfast then dive into a drive to the higher elevations for panoramic views of the park. This is great for photography and enjoying the scenery. You will later come back for lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the hot springs (Ngwaturo hot springs) within the park and engage in more wildlife viewing of antelopes (including Jackson's hartebeest and oribi) Hyenas, Cheetahs, Wild dogs, Birds like Ostriches, Secretary birds and then later in the evening you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Main Destination: Kidepo valley national park.

All meals included.

Optional: Camp fire.

Day 6: Transfer from the park to Fort-Patiko in Gulu city.

After breakfast you will hit the road from the park while enjoying the dry valleys in Karenga to Gulu. Upon your reaching Gulu city you will have your lunch and after proceed to Sir. Samwel Baker slave trade fighting camp of Fort-Patiko. You will tour this historical site with its amazing construction material, great history and its strategic location to stop slave trade.

Main Destination: Gulu city.

Accommodation in Gulu city.

All meals included.

Day 7: Departure from Gulu city to Entebbe international airport.

From your breakfast, you will embark on your journey back to Kampala city to catchup with your flight back home at Entebbe international airport. You will have your lunch at a hotel in Kampala city.

Optional: Shopping at extra cost.

Safe journey back home, thank you for exploring the pearl of Africa.

NB: The above itinerary can be adjusted in line with your time, dates and days of travel.

Tour Package Includes.

- Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle

- Accommodation and meals

- Agency rates and Government taxes.

- Park entrance fees

- Park activities.

Tour Package Excludes.

- Personal expenses like souvenirs and tips

- Any expenditure outside the itinerary.