5-Day Murchison Falls and Kidepo NP Wildlife Safari

This safari takes you to Murchison Falls NP. Expect the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park with abundance of wildlife and bird species including the elusive shoebill stork. From Murchison, proceed to Kidepo Valley NP. Kidepo is Uganda’s most pristine, unexplored game reserve teaming with abundance of wildlife. While in Kidepo, you get the true meaning of being in the African jungle. Exit Kidepo and return to Entebbe for your flight out.

TOUR FEATURES

Mid-range tour 

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Private tour 

This tour will be run exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Day 1

Pick up and Transfer to Murchison with a detour rhino tracking in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your safari starts from Entebbe Airport where your guide/driver will pick you and hit the road to Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include; the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf king fisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others.

En route, make a detour to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary for your first Big 5 experience where you will have an hour of rhino tracking. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park with a stop at the top of the Murchison falls to enjoy the magnificent beauty before continuing to your lodge to rest for the evening.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Meal Plan Lunch & dinner (1 soft Drink per meal)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located Outside Murchison Falls NP

Day 2

Murchison game drive and launch trip to the base of the falls

After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda Kob and lions, the leopards (if you are lucky) plus a variety of bird species. Return to your accommodation for lunch as you prepare for a 3hour boat trip to the base of the falls. This trip is said to be the highlight of the safari in Murchison falls since it allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. Cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls. You will have the opportunity to take thousands of pictures, so carry your camera with you if you like.

You will return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Meal Plan Lunch & dinner (1 soft Drink per meal)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Fort Murchiosn Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located Outside Murchison Falls NP

Day 3

Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kidepo Valley NP

If you ever thought of being in the real wild alone, then Kidepo is the perfect place to go. Kidepo Valley NP is Uganda’s most pristine, unexplored game reserve teaming with abundance of wildlife. While here, you get the true meaning of being in the African jungle. It is also in Kidepo Valley that you will have the opportunity to get the insight about the Karamojong Nomadic Pastoralist of Uganda.

You will have breakfast at the accommodation and then hit the road for Kidepo. This will be a long drive but you will be treated with some spectacular scenery along the drive that will make the drive even seem shorter. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation, relax, enjoy your dinner plus the overnight rest.

Main Destination: Kideppo Valley National Park

Meal Plan Lunch & dinner (1 soft Drink per meal)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Camping)

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

DAY 4

Kidepo Game drive and community visit

Have breakfast then set off to explore Kidepo Valley National Park. You will go for game sighting in the Narus Valley in the south of the park. This is the section of Kidepo that has savannah grasslands mixed with acacia woodland. It is also the area of the park with permanent water sources throughout the year and for that matter most of the animals are found in this part of the park. During the hot afternoons, many animals collect around water sources. Expect to see large herds of Buffaloes, lots of Zebras, and antelope species and surely the lions. You will return to the accommodation for lunch and a brief repose.

Later, undertake an optional community visit where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people – the Karamojong. You will spend a wonderful afternoon/evening with the Karamojong people and have an insight of their way of life and beliefs. At the end of the day, you will retire to your accommodation where you will enjoy your dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination: Kideppo Valley National Park

Meal Plan Lunch & dinner (1 soft Drink per meal)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Camping)

• Mid-Range lodge bordering Kidepo Valley NP without fences

DAY 5

Depart Kidepo for your flight out in Entebbe Airport

Have your breakfast and set off for the return to Kampala/Entebbe. This will be a long drive but you will be treated with some spectacular scenery sightings en route. Lunch will be en route. You will reach Kampala late afternoon/evening.

PACKAGE FEE:

2 Travelers on Sharing Basis:

USD1587pp

Day 5

Murchison Falls and Kidepo NP Wildlife Safari Includes

–    Game drives

–    Pre–tour itinerary document

–    All meals included while on safari

–    All applicable Game Park entrance fees

–    Guaranteed window seating with open top

–    Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water

 –   Mid – Range accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Bunyonyi

–    Guaranteed departures for one or more passengers booking this safari

–    Round trip transport from Kampala to and Back

–    Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. Professional Safari

5-Day

Murchison Falls and Kidepo NP Wildlife Safari Excludes.

–    International Airfare

–    Accommodations in Kampala

–    Cost of obtaining passport and visas

–    Gratuity for your professional driver guide

–    Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner

–    Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement

–    Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports

–    Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue

–    Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary.

5 DAYS KIDEPPO SAFARI							COSTS
2 PEOPLE – PRICE PER PERSON SHARING							$1,587