6 Days Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Park Safari

6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari to Kidepo Valley & Murchison Falls National Parks

This 6-day Uganda safari offers a thrilling exploration of Uganda’s finest savanna parks—Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park—culminating with an unforgettable rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Expect game drives across vast landscapes teeming with wildlife like lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and buffaloes, boat cruises on the Nile, and cultural experiences with the Karamojong people.

Safari Highlights

• Game drive in Narus Valley – Kidepo Valley National Park

• Game drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs – Kidepo Valley

• Karamojong cultural experience

• Game drives on the Northern Bank – Murchison Falls

• Boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls

• Hike to the top of Murchison Falls

• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Gulu (En route to Kidepo Valley National Park)

After an early breakfast, meet your safari guide and depart Kampala via the Gulu highway heading north. Enjoy scenic views of rural Uganda with a stopover at Kabalega Diners for lunch. Arrive in Gulu Town in the evening for overnight rest.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Accommodation: Boma Hotel Gulu (or similar)

Day 2: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park – Evening Game Drive

Enjoy breakfast and proceed on a 4-hour scenic drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. Upon arrival, check in, have lunch, and relax. Later, embark on a thrilling evening game drive in Narus Valley, where you may encounter wildlife such as cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and oribis.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (or similar)

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Karamojong Cultural Tour

Begin the day with a morning game drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs, spotting wildlife and bird species including ostriches. Return for lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, visit a local Karamojong community for cultural immersion, including traditional dances, visits to kraals, and local crafts.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge (or similar)

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, check out and drive southwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area. Stop for lunch in Kitgum or Gulu Town, then continue the journey, arriving in the evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (or similar)

Day 5: Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Hike to the Top of Murchison Falls

Start with a morning game drive on the northern bank where you’ll likely see lions, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, hartebeests, and oribis. Return for lunch, then enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls. Disembark and hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge, plunging 43 meters below.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (or similar)

Day 6: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Return to Kampala

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to track white rhinos—completing your search for Uganda’s Big Five. Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Accommodation: End of tour (drop-off at your residence or airport)

Safari Inclusions

• Park entry fees for Kidepo & Murchison Falls

• Rhino tracking permit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

• Full-board accommodation (5 nights)

• Meals as per itinerary

• Bottled drinking water

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• All scheduled game drives, boat cruises, and hikes

• All government taxes

Safari Exclusions

• International flights

• Uganda visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, tips, laundry)

• Souvenirs and optional activities

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