Uganda · Safari

4-Day Kidepo Valley Safari from Entebbe with IK Cultural Visit

4 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Luweero Triangle for fresh fruits and insight into its 1980 Uganda Civil War history
02 Explore Kidepo Valley National Park on game drives through Karamoja's prized wilderness
03 Spot elephants, buffalos, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, and more in the Narus Valley
04 Drive through forests, hills, open savannahs, and rocky outcrops to Kanangorok hot springs
05 Meet the IK people on a cultural excursion in the Morungole Mountains

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park, with a historical stop at the Luweero Triangle along the way. Explore Karamoja's prized wilderness and the Narus Valley as you look out for elephants, buffalos, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, and more. Enjoy scenic drives through forests, hills, open savannahs, and rocky outcrops, and visit the Kanangorok hot springs, the park's most permanent source of water. The journey also includes a cultural excursion to meet the IK people who live in the Morungole Mountains.

You will also drive to Kanangorok hot springs, which is the most permanent source of water in the park, before embarking on another safari adventure excursion - a cultural and native tour to meet the IK people who live in the Morungole Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Gulu, Kidepo Valley National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Entebbe to Kidepo via the Historic Luweero Triangle

Pick up from your hotel in Entebbe and embark on your safari adventure to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Head north and make your first stop at the Luweero Triangle to purchase fresh fruits and refreshments. This place is also a historical monument, and you will learn first-hand about the brutal massacre - the 1980 Uganda Civil War that ushered the ruling government into power took place there.
Have lunch and continue on to Gulu.

Day 02

Journey to Kidepo and Game Drive in Narus Valley

After breakfast in the morning, continue your journey to the craved Kidepo Valley National Park.
Upon arriving at the park, have lunch and set out for a game drive through Karamoja's prized wilderness.
While driving through the Narus Valley, you can spot herds of elephants, buffalos, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, bush babies, zebras, and many more.

Day 03

Wildlife Viewing, Kanangorok Hot Springs, and IK Cultural Visit

After a delicious breakfast, drive through forests, hills, open savannahs, rocky outcrops, and small mountain-like mounds.
The slow drive will allow you time to spot the sought-after wildlife: lions, zebras, cheetahs, oribis, giraffes, and leopards, and to take in the beautiful scenery.
You will also drive to Kanangorok hot springs, which is the most permanent source of water in the park, before embarking on another safari adventure excursion - a cultural and native tour to meet the IK people who live in the Morungole Mountains.

Day 04

Return Drive to Kampala

Have an early breakfast and then set out on a drive back to Kampala.
Because of the park's remote location, you will depart a bit early in order to arrive in Kampala before dark.