6 Days itinerary to Kidepo valley and Murchison falls national parks.
Enjoy this tour a 6 days tour at kidepo valley and murchison falls national park.
Kidepo National Park is located in northeastern Uganda and is known for its stunning scenery, including expansive savannah grasslands, rugged mountains, and deep river valleys. The park is home to over 75 mammal species and over 470 bird species, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided nature walks, and cultural tours to learn about the local communities.
Murchison Falls National Park is located in northwestern Uganda and is named after the stunning waterfall that plunges into the Nile River. The park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Visitors can take a boat safari to see crocodiles and hippos in the Nile River, hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking views, and go on game drives to see the park's wildlife. The park also offers bird watching opportunities and cultural experiences with local communities.
Each day's activity
DAY 1-Entebbe/Kampala.
On your arrival at Entebbe international airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight in BB to the hotel cassia/protea/airport view hotel/lake Victoria/imperial golf view hotel.
DAY 2 - Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, proceed northwards to Kidepo valley national park. It got its name from the river that traverse this region at the border between Sudan and Kenya. It is one of the most unspoilt, pure wild places remaining in Africa. Lunch in the route. Dinner and overnight at Adera Lodge Kidepo (supplement for Apoka Safari Lodge) or Kidepo Savannah Lodge (E). Full board.
DAY 3- Kidepo valley national park.
After breakfast take game drives along the trails of the national park and expect to explore the region of the river Narus valley.
Kidepo contains one of the most exciting fauna of any Ugandan parks, with over 80 species of mammals several of which are restricted only to Kidepo, like cheetah, stripped hyena and caracal. Bird list goes over 465 species. Apart from the game drive, one may include a visit to the local Karimojong homestead. Full board and overnight at; Adere Lodge Kidepo, ( supplement for Apoka Safari Lodge) or Kidepo Savannah Lodge(E).
DAY 4-Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast, last activity in Kidepo national park, proceed to Murchison falls national park, the biggest national park of Uganda. Lunch in the route.
Dinner and overnight at: Paraa safari lodge/ Murchison River Lodge ( cottage)/Pakuba Safari Lodge /Bwana Tembo Lodge.
DAY 5- Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast, go for morning game drive in the northern bank of the Nile. Expect to see elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes waterbucks, sported hyenas, oribs, leopards bushbucks. Drive back to the lodge for Lunch. In the afternoon, have a fascinating boat cruise along the magnificent River Nile to the bottom of Murchison falls. Expect to see hippos crocodiles, variety of birds.
You may or not hike to the top of the falls depending of your wish.
At the top of the falls, water forces its way through a magnifying gorge of about 7 meters and falls for over 45 meters creating a trademark of rainbow.
Retire for a night and dinner at the lodge.
DAY 6- Murchison falls – Budongo Forest.
After breakfast, have game drive in Murchison Park. Have lunch at the lodge or proceed to Budongo forest and lunch at Budongo eco lodge. Either retire for a night, have chimpanzee trekking a long Kanio Pabid trails or continue to Entebbe airport for your flight.
Price Includes:
1) Water on board
2) Entrance fees, taxes
3) Boat cruise on kazinga channel
4) Chimpanzee trekking in kibale national park
5) Gorilla permits at USD 600
6) Driver/guide
7) Ground transport by a vehicle
8) Full board accommodation
9) Airport transfers.
