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8-Day Kidepo & Murchison Wildlife Safari: Doing this North East trip gives you the best of Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park.  It’s the best there is for anyone interested in the game and community encounter while on safari. It will take you to Kidepo Valley National Park for game drives, and scenic Views and then to Murchison Falls National Park for game activities and boat cruises on the mighty River Nile. Enquire Now

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8 Day Kidepo & Murchison Wildlife Safari

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Day Kidepo and Murchison Wildlife Safari Tour Summary

Day 01: Domestic flight to Kidepo Valley National Park

Day 02: Morning and evening game drives in Narus Valley

Day 03: Morning game drive in Narus Valley and afternoon visit to Kidepo Valley

Day 04: IK Community and Karamojong community experience

Day 05: Domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 06: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the falls.

Day 07: Morning Delta cruise , drive to the top of the falls and  game drive

Day 08: Domestic flight back to Entebbe via the Rhino Sanctuary for flight out.

Things to Consider

Accommodation is Inclusive

Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group

Tour Can Depart any day

Tour can be customized

This is a private tour

Age Limit: 15 years and above

8 Day Kidepo and Murchison Wildlife Safari Itinerary Details

 

DAY 1: Domestic flight to Kidepo Valley National Park

8 Day Kidepo and Murchison Wildlife SafariYou will have your domestic fight to Kidepo Valley National Park, Drive to the lodge once you arrive in Kidepo and have an afternoon game drive and later return to the lodge for overnight.

Meal Plan: Full board

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 2: Full day Game drives in Narus Valley

After an early breakfast you will drive to Narus Valley for your morning game drive. Narus Valley is popular for mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo’s antelopes, zebras and birds.

Being the only permanent water point, many animals come to Narus valley to drink water and feed. It’s where you will find the largest buffalo herds than you can find anywhere on planet earth. Chances of spotting big cats hunting are very high as well. If lucky, you may spot the rare cheetahs too.

Return to the Lodge for lunch, relaxation and then return to Narus Valley for an evening game drive.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 3: Game drive in Narus and Hot springs visit in Kidepo Valley

After breakfast, drive to Narus valley for an extra game drive to trace wildlife that you could have missed on the previous game drives done earlier on. Kidepo valley National Park are the best and you won’t be disappointed.

The park has observation points with binoculars and it will be your pleasure to use one of them. Return to the Lodge for Lunch, short relaxation and then drive to Kidepo Valley to visit the hot springs, the Uganda-Sudan boarder and if lucky spot the giant Ostriches which are found in this area. later return to the lodge for overnight.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 4: Community Experience with the IK and Karamojong communities.

Visiting the community will compete your experience in Kidepo valley National Park, the dance and their unique culture in the ranges is worth a visit while in Kidepo Valley National Park.

The Ik communities gather in Villages which are fenced to avoid intruders and wild animals. They will dance, and take you through their culture and you will have an opportunity to get crafts as well. In the Afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong homesteads, known as the Manyatta.

Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the elders and get to know more about their culture and lifestyle. Here you can contribute by making donations of any kind towards their social welfare.

As part of our sustainability practice, we take our clients to appreciate their lifestyle and daily activities which include grazing and milking cows. This is the perfect opportunity for those who like to immerse themselves in the cultures of the communities they visit.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Kidepo Savannah lodge

DAY 5: Domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast, you will drive to the Airstrip for your domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park.  . On the arrival at Murchison falls national park, you will check in to your lodge and later go for an afternoon game drive until evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Murchison River Lodge

DAY 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive. It’s at this time that most animals are feeding while predators are hunting. You will not miss out on spotting buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos, antelopes and so much more.

Depending on your luck of the day, you may spot large cats hunting as well. Return to the lodge for lunch followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the might Victoria Falls on River Nile.

On this boat cruise, you will have an opportunity to spot many water birds that include crocodiles, hippos, water birds, and other land animals that come to drink water here. Return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerLodge: Murchison River Lodge

DAY 7: Delta Cruise on the Nile and afternoon game drive and visit the top of the falls

Early morning departure from the lodge with picnic Lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at the Jetty point. While on this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Giraffes, Elephants, and several other wild animals that flock the River Nile to drink water. Not forgetting the several bird species that can as well be spotted while on the boat. You will visit the top of the falls and have an afternoon game drive as you head to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.Meal Plan: All mealsLodge: Murchison River Lodge

DAY 8: Domestic flight back to Entebbe to end the trip

After breakfast, you will be taken to the airstrip and  fly back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight out of Uganda.

What is included in this 8 Day Kidepo and Murchison Wildlife Safari

Transfers to and from Entebbe/Kidepo and Pakuba Airstrip
Services of an English speaking driver guide
Fuel for the whole trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees and activities as per the itinerary
Drinking water while in the vehicle

 

What is Excluded in this 8 Day Kidepo and Murchison Wildlife Safari

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala but can be arranged if needed
International flights
Uganda Visa (USD50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport or online
Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry.

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