8-Day Uganda Safari to Kidepo and Murchison Falls with Ik Culture

You will drive to Entebbe International Airport for your domestic flight to Kidepo Valley National Park. On arrival, you will drive to the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive, and later relax at the lodge for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will drive to Narus Valley for your morning game drive. Narus Valley is popular for mammals such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, zebras, and birds. As the only permanent water point, many animals come to Narus Valley to drink and feed. It is also where you will find the largest buffalo herds you can't find anywhere on Earth. The chances of spotting big cats hunting are very high as well, and if you are lucky, you may also spot the rare cheetahs. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation, then head back to Narus Valley for an evening game drive.

After breakfast, drive to Narus Valley for an extra game drive to trace wildlife you could have missed on the earlier two game drives. Kidepo Valley National Park is the best; you won't be disappointed. The park has observation points with binoculars, and using one will be a pleasure. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short relaxation, then drive to Kidepo Valley to visit the hot springs and the Uganda-Sudan border. If you are lucky, you may also spot the giant ostriches found in this area, though they have been seriously poached by Sudanese. There are seasonal rivers on this side, so if it is the rainy season, be prepared for possible interruptions of a few hours. Return to the lodge for your overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Visiting the community will complete your experience in Kidepo Valley National Park. The dance and the unique culture in the ranges are worth a visit. The Ik communities gather in fenced villages to avoid intruders and wild animals. They will dance and take you through their culture, and you will also have an opportunity to buy crafts.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong homesteads, known as the Manyatta. Here, you can interact with the elders and learn more about their culture and lifestyle. You can also 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.

After breakfast, you will drive to the airstrip for your domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park. You will enjoy an en-route game drive through the park's northern section, popularly known as Para, where you will have chances to spot many mammals and, if luck strikes, you may see big cats hunting. You will also have an afternoon game drive.

After breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive. At this time, most animals are feeding while predators are hunting. You will not miss out on spotting buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos, antelopes, and much more. Depending on your luck that day, you may also spot large cats hunting. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon boat cruise to the base of the mighty Victoria Falls on the River Nile. During this boat cruise, you will have an opportunity to spot many water birds, crocodiles, hippos, and other land animals that come here to drink water. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Early in the morning, depart from the lodge with a picnic lunch and transfer to catch the morning boat at Jetty Point. During this boat cruise, you can spot several herds of buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson's hartebeest, giraffes, elephants, and other wild animals that flock to the River Nile to drink water, not forgetting the several bird species that can also be seen along the way. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive as you head back to the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will return to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight from Uganda. You may pass by the top of the falls to see them from above or drive to Ziwa Sanctuary to track white rhinos. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Entebbe International Airport.