Kidepo Valley National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife while on a 3-Day tour, boasting over 77 mammal species, including elusive lions and leopards, as well as commonly sighted buffaloes and elephants. The park also houses cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, and jackals. Unique to this park are animals such as cheetah, aardwolf, caracal, mountain reedbuck, and Guenther’s dik-dik. Additionally, the park is a haven for approximately 475 bird species.
Detailed Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
Your Kyooma gorilla safari driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation or the airport for a full-day journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. The road trip from Entebbe or Kampala to Kidepo takes approximately 10 to 12 hours, commencing early in the morning. Upon arrival in the evening, you will check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Wildlife Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park
Embark on a morning game drive in Kidepo Valley to witness the stunning mountain views and encounter a diverse range of wildlife. Look out for lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, elephants, and the exclusive cheetahs. Visit the hot springs en route before returning to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy another game drive in the enchanting Narus Valley, offering opportunities to observe Cape buffalo herds, African elephants, hartebeest, klipspringer, jackals, and possibly lions. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Transfer from Kidepo Valley National Park to Entebbe
Begin the day with an early breakfast before embarking on the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, which takes approximately 10 to 12 hours. Arriving in the late evening, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.