2 Days Kidepo Valley Safari
2 Days Kidepo Express Safari
2 Days Kidepo Valley Safari: Kidepo Valley National Park is situated in the northeastern corner, bordering South Sudan and Kenya. Kidepo Valley National Park is raw, remote, and remarkably untouched. This Uganda safari delivers rich game viewing, cultural encounters and breathtaking landscapes.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park and an Afternoon Game Drive
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Cultural Encounter and departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park and an Afternoon Game Drive
Your safari begins early with departure from Kampala. The drive to Kidepo takes approximately 9 to 10 hours, about 570 km. As you approach the park, you will be welcomed and then head to a booked lodge. After checking in and having lunch, you will have some time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive in the Narus Valley, the park’s wildlife-rich heart.
The Narus Valley is famous for its permanent water sources, which attract animals year-round. As you explore the savannah, you may encounter Large herds of buffalo, elephants, zebras, giraffes, elands, and Jackson’s hartebeest, among others. Kidepo is known for its healthy lion population, and sightings here often feel intimate due to the park’s low visitor numbers. You may even spot cheetahs. As the sun sets, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Budget: UWA Bandas Kidepo
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Cultural Encounter and departure
You will rise very early in the morning, and you head out for a morning game drive. The cool morning air makes wildlife more active. While on the 3- to 4-hour morning game drive, you may spot the lions, elephants, ostriches and many more. You may also encounter leopards returning from nocturnal activity. The wide-open landscapes of Kidepo make wildlife viewing incredibly rewarding. The park is home to over 75 mammal species and nearly 500 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, Kori bustards and many more
After the game drive, return to your lodge for a late breakfast. Before departing the park, you will visit a traditional homestead in the nearby Karamojong community. The Karamojong people are semi-nomadic pastoralists known for their rich cultural heritage. During your visit, you will learn about their cattle-based lifestyle, traditional dances, unique dress and survival skills in this semi-arid region.
After the visit, you will begin your return journey to Kampala, approximately 9 to 10 hours by road. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at a hotel of your choice, marking the end of the 2 Days Kidepo Valley Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
The quotation includes
- Park entrance fees
- 1 night’s accommodation
- Meals
- Game drives fees
- 4 x 4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Community cultural visit
- Pick-up and drop-off
Quotation excludes
- Air ticket fees
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees
