African Wilderness Safari

8 days—Visit Murchison Falls, See the Big Game of the Kidepo Valley, Authentic Cultural Encounters with the Ik and the Karamojong

$2070-3295 USD

Safari summary

This is a perfect opportunity for you to experience the true wilderness of Uganda, visiting three destinations, Murchison falls national park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Cruise on the white waters of the longest African River the Nile! Before heading to the North-Eastern corner of the country side for a pure wilderness experience and a hiking adventure to the marginalized Ik tribe. Visit the Lorukol Karamojong village for a cultural experience before heading to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a Rhino walk. At the end of this adventure you will be left wondering how beautiful Uganda is! and indeed the pearl of Africa.

Safari Highlights
Arrival, meet and greet
Ziwa Rhino Walk
Murchison falls National Park, game drives and launch cruise
Kidepo valley wilderness safari
Ik hiking adventure and the Lorukul cultural visit.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Kidepo Valley Murchison Falls

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Laundry
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1, Arrival

Arrive Entebbe international airport, you will meet and greet with our representative who will then transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for an overnight. Distance; Approx. 10 Kms, 15 Minutes’ Drive Meals Plan; None

Airport Guest House

Day 2, Entebbe to Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park with a stopover for lunch en-route. Murchison Falls National park one of the oldest parks in Uganda, was first gazetted as a game reserve in 1926, with over 76 species of mammals and 451 species of birds. It is also bisected by the Victoria Nile which 45m over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the spectacular Murchison Falls. Distance; Approx. 350 Kms, 6 hours’ Drive Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 3, Game drive and boat cruise

Murchison Falls

Early morning game drive in the park searching for the major species like; elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs, on a lucky day even lions and Leopards can be sited. After lunch go for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of falls where you will disembark and take a hike to the top of falls. This is a rewarding adventure as the hike is relative and takes you along the water falls through a forested hill with great views of the waterfalls. Distance; - Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 4, Murchison Falls to Kidepo

Kidepo Valley

This day starts with a morning breakfast and drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, the drive North-Eastwards will take you through the country side of mostly Ugandan less developed villages. Drive via Gulu – Kitgum and eventually the Karamojong land and check in at your lodge for an overnight. If you arrive early enough time permitting you will go for an evening game drive which will be a warm welcome to this park. Distance; Approx. 350 Kms, 7 hours’ Drive Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Day 5, Kidepo Valley

Kidepo Valley

Set out at 6 in the morning for game drive in the Narus Valley which has the high concentration of animals in the park as it is drained by the Narus River a source of water to the wildlife. Game include; Elephants, Bush Duikers, Buffaloes, Hartebeests and lucky you will spot the Kavirondo Bush baby, Jackal, Leopard and Lions sitting on the rocks in the valley. In the afternoon visit the Karamojong local community for a cultural experience, Distance; - Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Day 6, Ik Hiking Adventure

Kidepo Valley

The Ik are a special tribe of people and very unique, they speak their unique language and live in the Morongule mountains North of Kidepo National park. The Ik are not related to the Karamojong they have a unique culture; hunters, fruit gatherers and not cattle pastoralists like the Karamojong. Ik lives in the caves up in the mountains. The visit to the Ik is a full day hiking adventure with 4 hours of a gentle ascend and 2 hours' descend. Distance; - Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Day 7, Kidepo to Ziwa Rhino Sanctua

Kidepo Valley

Morning game drives in the Park en-route out of the park as you transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will have a lunch stopover en-route in Gulu or Masindi town before continuing the drive to Nakasongola region. Distance; Approx. 405 Kms, 7 hours’ Drive Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amuka Lodge

Day 8, Rhino Walk and departure

Morning Rhino walk in Ziwa sanctuary, on this Rhino walking adventure you will enter the territories of the southern white rhinos on foot with trained ranger guides and search for the wonderful rhinos in their natural habitat. The rhino species found in this sanctuary is the African Back Rhino. After the trek it will be time to drive to Entebbe airport arriving in time to check in for your evening departure flight. Distance; Approx. 210 Kms, 4 hours’ Drive Meals Plan; Breakfast and Lunch.

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