4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park

4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park – Tour Overview

This 4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park is a 4 days safari to Kidepo Valley National Park for a Uganda wildlife safari to the true African wilderness by flight. This 4 days flying tour to Kidepo Valley National Park offers chance to visit Uganda’s almost untouched wilderness in the far north eastern part of Uganda just close to the border with South Sudan.

Kidepo is almost the furthest park from the city and therefore this flight safari helps reduce on the time spent getting to the park which is a whole day drive. The trip offers a great chance of sighting wildlife in the Kidepo valley park including endemics like the Dik Dik, over 400 bird species, and several flora. Kidepo National Park is a very scenic valley rimmed with several mountains offering an ideal home to about 77 mammal species.

Birding in Kidepo Valley National Park

4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park – Tour Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe by local flights up to Apoka airstrip
Day 2: Morning and evening game drive
Day 3: Morning visit to the hot springs and evening nature walk
Day 4: Transfer back to Entebbe by local flight

4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Either on arrival from an international flight or from a hotel within Entebbe, you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for a flight to Kidepo Airstrip.

The domestic flight to Kidepo is scheduled at 12:30pm and arrival at the airstrip is at 14:45pm. Arrival at Apoka park headquarters, check in luxurious Apoka Lodge for relaxation as you wait for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: In the morning after breakfast, embark on an early morning game drive through the park in search for wildlife. Taking the Kakine circuit, you may come along wildlife like the Buffaloes (highest population in Uganda), waterbucks, Jackson’s Hartebeests, Rock hyrax, Elands (biggest antelopes), warthogs, Giraffes, Zebras, side striped jackal and many more. Some of the bird species seen here include the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, cisticolas, secretary bird, vultures, crested Francolin and many more. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relax.

In the evening, get back to the jungle on an evening game drive. This time take the Nagusokopire circuit in search for more wildlife and enjoy sunset views. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation options: Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge, Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/Nga’moru wilderness camp, Budget: Apoka Bandas
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 3: Early this morning, you have breakfast then embark on another morning game drive. On this day, you head north of the park going past the Nangea ranges, the Boma (breeding point for some animals in the park) and the Kidepo River-lined on the banks with Borassus palm. The drive on this circuit offers chance to see wildlife like the rare cheetah, Dik Dik (smallest antelope and endemic to Kidepo Valley National Park) and any other species. The Ostrich is seen in this side of the park. After the game drive, return to your lodging facility for lunch and refreshment.

In the evening, you embark on a guided nature walk along with an armed park ranger. Taking the East Kakine circuit, you will have a chance to get very close to wildlife and experience the true African wilderness. After the nature walk, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation options: Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge, Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/Nga’moru wilderness camp, Budget: Apoka Bandas
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 4: Transfer back to Entebbe by local flight

In the morning, you have your last breakfast at Kidepo then prepare for a flight to Entebbe International Airport. The domestic flight back to Entebbe International Airport scheduled departure at 15:00pm and arrival into Entebbe airport at 16:30pm. You then connect to your way forward flight.

End of 4 Days Flying Safari Kidepo Valley National Park

Safari Inclusions

Full board accommodation as indicated excluding drinks
Game drives by 4×4 tourist Vehicle
English-speaking Driver/Guide in the park
Entrance fees, taxes &Water on board

Safari Exclusions

Air ticket
Tourist insurance/ local health insurance AIG
Entrance visas: Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Optional Activity