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5 Days Fly-In Wildlife Safari – Kidepo National Park

Experience Uganda’s most remote and untouched wilderness with game drives, cultural encounters, mountain hiking, and breathtaking savannah scenery.

Kidepo Wildlife Safari

Safari Overview

This 5-day fly-in safari takes you to the isolated and breathtaking Kidepo Valley National Park, located in northeastern Uganda. The park is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, elands, bat-eared foxes, jackals, and rare birds such as ostriches and Karamoja Apalis. Suitable for all travelers — budget or luxury.

Safari Highlights

  • Day 1: Fly to Kidepo National Park
  • Day 2: Morning & evening game drives
  • Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole & IK people visit
  • Day 4: Game drive & cultural experience
  • Day 5: Fly back to Entebbe Airport
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Kidepo National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our driver-guide who will brief you before boarding your domestic flight to Kidepo Airstrip (12:30 pm – 2:45 pm). You will be welcomed by another guide who will transfer you to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy your first game drive in the rugged savannah plains of Kidepo Valley.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning & Evening Game Drives

After an early breakfast, enjoy a sunrise game drive where predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are often spotted. Other wildlife includes elephants, bushbucks, giraffes, jackals, duikers, and buffaloes. Return for lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon, head to the Narus River — the park’s only permanent water source — attracting large numbers of animals including elephants, lions, reedbucks, hartebeests, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. Birdwatchers can spot secretary birds, yellow-billed hornbills, weavers, and more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole & IK People Experience

After breakfast, transfer to the starting point for an 8-hour round hike up Mount Morungole — home of the IK, one of Uganda’s smallest and most unique tribes. Enjoy outstanding views of the Eastern Rift Valley and surrounding homesteads. Interact with the IK community and learn about their traditions, such as paying bride price with beehives and goats, cultural dances, and tasting their local food.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Cultural Tour

Start with another morning game drive, visiting sites such as Kanangorok Hot Springs — with boiling waters reaching beyond 50°C. Enjoy spectacular views of the mountains, wildlife, and local visitors performing rituals. Return for lunch.

After lunch, embark on a cultural tour to the Karamojong community — known for their warrior traditions, Manyatta homesteads, spears, jewelry, and vibrant dances. Learn about their polygamous traditions, cattle culture, and deep-rooted belief systems.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Fly Back to Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe International Airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 5 Days Fly-in Wildlife Safari in Kidepo National Park.
Meals: Breakfast

Safari Inclusions

  • Domestic flights (Entebbe ↔ Kidepo)
  • All game drives and activities as per itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park fees and hiking permits
  • Accommodation in a lodge
  • Meals as stated
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Ground transportation and fuel

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry & personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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