Flight from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park & Rest of the Day at Leisure

• Journey Time: Flight of 1-2 hours
• Accommodaiton: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Midrange and Budget)
• Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
  
  
• The driver shall pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Entebbe Airport for the afternoon flight to Kidepo Valley National Park. The flight is scheduled to start at 12:30  and end at 14:45 on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Please note that the timing may vary depending on aircraft routing, despite of which it is an estimated 1-2 hour flight. Before landing in the park, you will be treated with magnificent aerial views of the unspoiled wilderness. Upon landing, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver guide and transferred to the luxurious Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury) located within the park or the beautifully located Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Midrange & Budget) right at the park boarder with a stunning view over the wide savannah. Have some refreshments and relax in the comforts of the lodge while enjoying the magnificent wilderness that unfolds before you.

Game Drives throughout the day

• Accommodaiton: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Midrange and Budget)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
  
• Have an early cup of tea with a snack and set out for the morning game drive into the park. You shall head to the southern area which is the greener part of park. It is majorly covered with savannah grasslands making it favorable for many herbivores and thus attractive to the predators as well. Explore the game trails and observe an array of animals including Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, Antelopes, Lions, and many others. After nearly three to four hours, you shall return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. After lunch, you shall return to the park and this time we will head to the drier northern part of the park and enjoy observing the rugged landscape, visit the hot springs and see more wildlife. The Cheetah is often seen in this part of the park, though it is quite elusive. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Hike Mount Morungole & Cultural Experience with the IK Tribe

• Accommodaiton: Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury), Kidepo Savannah Lodge (Midrange and Budget)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
  
• Today you will set out to hike to Mt Morungole (2,750m) that lies in the north of the park near the border with South Sudan. The mountains are inhabited by a small population of the IK tribe which is Uganda’s most remote living community. These are very unique people who have a very distinct culture and language which does not relate to any other tribe in Uganda.The Ik people are also regarded as a few endangered creatures as they count about 10000 to 110000. They were renowned hunters and gatherers but due to cattle rustling from other tribes like the Turkana of Kenya, the Karamojong of Uganda etc, they shifted from cattle keeping for subsistence farming, goat rearing and honey production. They will treat you with cultural performances. While on Mountain Murungole, you will have views of surrounding areas, including the Eastern rift. You shall enjoy wonderful sights across the Karamoja plains and observe the beautiful nature around you. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Morning Game Walk & Flight back to Entebbe

• Journey Time: 1 hour
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
  
  
• You will be up early for a cup of tea before setting out for a morning nature walk into the park that shall expose you to pleasant sights. You shall walk past plenty of wildlife, such as Zebras, Giraffes and Antelopes. Return for breakfast and relaxation before you will head back to the airstrip for another scenic flight back to Entebbe. The flight starts at 15:00 and reaches Entebbe at approximately 16:30.