5 Days Fly-In Wildlife Safari in Kidepo National Park

5 Days Fly-In Wildlife Safari in Kidepo National Park

Wild Planet invites you on a thrilling 5-day fly-in wildlife safari in Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Uganda’s most remote and breathtaking conservation areas. Located in northeastern Uganda in Kabong District, Kidepo offers dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing.

The park hosts an impressive variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, elands, bat-eared foxes, bush pigs, bushbucks, black-backed jackals, and many more. Bird lovers will spot rare and iconic species such as the ostrich, Karamoja apalis, black-breasted barbet, secretary bird, kori bustard, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and yellow-billed stork.

This safari suits both budget and luxury travelers, offering comfort, adventure, and authentic cultural experiences.

Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Fly to Kidepo National Park
• Day 2: Morning and evening game drives
• Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole and IK community visit
• Day 4: Morning game drive and cultural tour
• Day 5: Fly back to Entebbe International Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Kidepo National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Wild Planet driver-guide welcomes you and briefs you about your safari. You then board a scheduled domestic flight departing Entebbe at 12:30 pm and arriving at Kidepo Airstrip at 2:45 pm.

At Kidepo, another professional guide transfers you to your lodge for a late lunch and relaxation. Later in the afternoon, you head out for your first evening game drive, where you begin discovering Kidepo’s wildlife and scenic plains. You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Morning and Evening Game Drives

After an early breakfast, your Wild Planet guide takes you on a morning game drive starting at 6:00 am. This is the best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with elephants, buffaloes, duikers, jackals, bushbucks, giraffes, and zebras. You return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you set out for an evening game drive around 2:00 pm, heading to the Narrus River, the park’s only permanent water source. Here, you observe large concentrations of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, reedbucks, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, and lions, as they gather to drink. You also enjoy excellent birdwatching opportunities. After the drive, you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole

After breakfast, your Wild Planet guide transfers you to the starting point of Mount Morungole, where a park ranger joins you for the hike. Located in the northeastern part of the park, Mount Morungole is the ancestral home of the IK people.

The 8-hour round hike rewards you with spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes, the Eastern Rift Valley, and IK homesteads. During the visit, you interact with the IK community and learn about their unique culture, traditions, and way of life—including bride price customs, local foods, and traditional brewing.

After the hike, you return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Cultural Tour

After breakfast, you head out for another morning game drive with your Wild Planet guide, giving you a chance to spot wildlife you may have missed earlier. During the drive, you visit the Kanangorok Hot Springs, located among rocky terrain near the South Sudan border. The boiling water exceeds 50°C and flows continuously, creating a dramatic natural attraction. You enjoy scenic views and observe local cultural practices carried out at the site. You then return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, you embark on a cultural tour to visit the Karamojong community. These semi-nomadic pastoralists share their traditions, lifestyle, and history. You explore manyatta homesteads, see traditional weapons and ornaments, learn about marriage customs, listen to storytelling, and enjoy vibrant traditional music and dances. After the tour, you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Fly Back to Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, Wild Planet transfers you to Kidepo Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 5 Days Fly-In Wildlife Safari in Kidepo National Park.