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

This 6 day Uganda wildlife safari takes you deep into two of the most spectacular savanna parks on the African continent—Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll journey through untouched wilderness, meet the fascinating Karamojong people, enjoy breathtaking game drives, cruise along the legendary River Nile, and end with thrilling rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Expect a perfect blend of wildlife, culture, scenery, and adventure carefully crafted to give you unforgettable memories with Freundlich Safaris Uganda.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Gulu – Gateway to Kidepo Valley National Park

Your adventure kicks off after an early breakfast as you meet your warm and knowledgeable Freundlich Safaris driver-guide. You’ll follow the scenic Kampala-Gulu highway, passing rolling landscapes, farmlands, and lively roadside markets.

Make a relaxing stop at Kabalega Diners for lunch, then continue toward Gulu Town. Arrive in the evening and unwind as you prepare for the journey to Kidepo the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: options 

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

After breakfast, embark on a beautiful drive through northern Uganda’s open plains and rugged landscapes. By midday, you’ll check into your lodge overlooking the sweeping savannas of Kidepo.

Later, set out for an evening game drive in Narus Valley, where wildlife often gathers to graze and drink. Look out for cheetahs, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, and antelope species like oribi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: options 

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Karamojong Cultural Experience

Rise to the sound of the wilderness and head out for a rewarding morning game drive toward the Kanangorok Hot Springs. Keep your eyes open for ostriches, lions, leopards, Jackson’s hartebeest, and countless birds along the way.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Karamojong cultural homestead. You’ll enjoy traditional dances, learn about their ancient pastoral lifestyle, and explore local crafts an inspiring look into one of Uganda’s most unique cultures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: options 

Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic journey southwest toward Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic national park. Stop for lunch in either Kitgum or Gulu before continuing to Murchison, where you’ll arrive in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Options 

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

Begin your day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank, the best area for spotting wildlife. You’re likely to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and more.

After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Nile, a beautiful journey past hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and dramatic river scenery. The boat will drop you at the base of the falls, where you’ll start your hike to the Top of Murchison Falls. The thunderous roar of the world’s most powerful waterfall is an experience you’ll never forget.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Options 

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

After breakfast, start the journey back to Kampala with a memorable stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here, you will join a guided walking safari to track southern white rhinos on foot, a safe and spectacular way to complete your Big Five experience.

Enjoy lunch on the way and continue to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon. Your driver will drop you at your residence or airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: End of Tour – Drop-off

Safari Inclusions

• All park entry fees (Kidepo & Murchison Falls)

• Rhino tracking permit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

• 5 nights full-board accommodation

• Meals as listed in the itinerary

• Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• All game drives, boat cruises, and guided hikes

• All government taxes

Safari Exclusions

• International flights

• Uganda visa

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses (alcohol, laundry, tips, etc.)

• Souvenirs and optional activities

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Experience the wild beauty of northern Uganda with Freundlich Safaris Uganda – where friendliness, care for all living creatures, and unforgettable adventures come first.

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