5 Days Special Kidepo Valley National Park
- Places to visit: Sipi Falls Soroti Kidepo Valley National Park Kampala
Overview
The 5 days’ highlight Safari includes the source of the world’s longest river, Source of the Nile, the beautiful Sipi Falls, the ancient Batwa writings, artistic Paintings at Nyero, the Arial views of Soroti Town, the unmatched Kidepo National Park and the top list of Uganda’s cultural experience with the Karamojong’s.
This is a safari like no other highlighting the top destination in the eastern and northern Uganda tailored to suit your personal interest.
KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK LIES IN THE RUGGED, SEMI-ARID VALLEYS BETWEEN UGANDA’S BORDERS WITH SUDAN AND KENYA, SOME 700KM FROM KAMPALA. GAZETTED AS A NATIONAL PARK IN 1962, IT HAS A PROFUSION OF BIG GAME AND HOSTS OVER 77 MAMMAL SPECIES AS WELL AS AROUND SPECIES. IT’S ONE OF AFRICA’S MOST MAGNIFICENT WILDERNESSES, WITH BIG GAME FAVORITES ELEPHANTS, GIRAFFES, ELANDS, HYENAS, CHEETAH, BUFFALOES, OSTRICHES AND A VARIETY OF BIRD SPECIES.
Itinerary
Day 1: Source of the Nile and Transfer to Sipi Falls
Early pickup from an agreed destination, then we transfer to Jinja and our way we will have a stopover at Sezibwa Falls part of the Kabaka’s trail. Then proceed to Jinja for the source of the Nile and the Gandhi monument excursions. Have lunch and then transfer to Sipi Falls. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sipi River lodge
Day 2: Sipi Falls, Nyero Rock Paintings and Soroti
Early breakfast, then hike to the falls as you enjoy the beauty of Sipi Falls. This experience is like no other. We will have a lot of photography to create lasting memories before we head back for lunch and continue to Nyero Rock Paintings. These are historical caves that have ancient paintings believed to be over 2000yrs of age. There are lots of learnings here to understand how people of those times lived life. Proceed to Soroti and check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Landmark Hotel
Day 3: Soroti Rock and Continue to Kidepo National Park
Early morning breakfast, then take on the rock climbing activity for another exciting view of the city and more caves to explore. Return by 10 am and then travel to the famous Kidepo Valley National Park.
Accommodation: Savannah lodge
Day 4:Kidepo Valley National Park
Early morning game drive and afternoon visit to Karamojong community with lunch and dinner at the lodge.
This day introduces us to the vast plains of Kidepo with lots of opportunities to spot rare wildlife species not found anywhere else in Uganda.
These include but not limited to cheetahs, lions, elephants and much more. Actually, its perennial waters attract large numbers of Elephants and a thousand-strong buffalo herds, especially during the dry season. It is in here where we can also spot the Ostrich birds, if lucky. In the afternoon we shall make visits to the local communities-the local dances and craft shops here are some stuff to entertain us.
Accommodation: Fisherman’s Camp
Day 5: Travel Back to Kampala
Early Breakfast, check out and embark on quite a long – over 10hrs – but worthy journey via Gulu town, Karuma Falls. (At extra fees some clients charter private choppers direct to Entebbe Airport – we can arrange that)
We definitely have stops for lunch and also at the various interesting sites like the view of the Falls on the Main road, but we shall reach Kampala early evening.
Drop you off at an agreed point or point of pick up.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
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