6 Days Kidepo & Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari – Untamed & Unforgettable
This 6 Days Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari cover a wide range of savanna grasslands in two of Uganda’s national parks which are Kidepo valley and Murchison falls National parks, this 6 days Uganda wildlife safari is remarkably a game-viewing wildlife safari where you encounter animals like Cape Buffalos, herds of Elephants, lions, cheetahs, and antelopes, on your last day you will visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking activity.
safari Pax
This Safari allows pax starting from 2 to a group of 18
Transport
All ground transfers are done in a 4*4 safari vehicle
Accomodation
All hotels and lodges are well curated to meet your expectations
Meals
This Safari allows both local and international cuisines
Payments
This Safari is paid only in Dollars through bank transfer or Mastercard
24/7 Support
Our team of experts will be around from the start of your safari till end
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Venture deep into Uganda’s raw and rugged wilderness with this 6-day wildlife safari through the sweeping savannahs of Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks. Designed for the true adventurer, this trip delivers epic game viewing, dramatic landscapes, and up-close encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
From the remote, untouched beauty of Kidepo — home to cheetahs, lions, elephants, and antelope — to the thunderous power of Murchison Falls and boat safaris on the Nile, this journey is nothing short of wild. You’ll wrap up with a special visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the last wild rhinos in Uganda.
Safari Highlights:
• Game drives across Kidepo’s vast savannahs
• Wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls National Park
• Boat cruise to the base of the mighty falls
• Hike to the top of Murchison Falls
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Rich cultural and scenic encounters along the way
This is a journey into Uganda’s untamed north — raw, remote, and richly rewarding.
On this day, after your early morning breakfast, you will be met with the Upcountry Safaris Uganda guide for the briefing and then embark on the long drive journey to northern Uganda, we shall have a stopover along the way at Kabalega dinners for lunch. From there proceed to Gulu town where we shall spend the overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Boma Hotel Gulu.
After your breakfast, you start your 4hrs drive to Kidepo valley national park; you will go through the remote countryside and the scenic landscapes, upon arrival at the park you will check in at the hotel for some relaxation and lunch. From there drive through the Kidepo towards the Narus Valley in the south in search of the wildlife species such as the Cheetah, Striped Hyena, Bat-eared Fox, Caracal, Lions, Leopards, Zebra, Giraffe, Kob, Topi, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Oribi, and Warthog. From there drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Kidepo savanna lodge.
On this day very early in the morning, we shall go for another Kidepo experience. Your guide will lead you to another game drive towards Kanangorok hot springs; on this, you see a lot of animals and birds together with the ostriches. Retire back to the lodge for the lunch. After lunch, you will head to the local community of the Karamajong tribe. Enjoy the traditional performance, visit the kraals, learn about their lifestyle, and visit their craft shops.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Kidepo Savanna lodge
After your early breakfast, check out and start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. We shall have a stopover in Kitgum or Gulu town for lunch. Arrive in Murchison in the late afternoon and check in at the lodge and relax for the rest of the night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Diner
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge.
On this day after early morning breakfast at the lodge, kick start your adventure on the morning game drive on the Northern bank of the park, and this will enable us with sightings of Lions, cape buffalos, waterbucks, leopards, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, and olive baboons are some of the animals to expect. By around noon retire for the lunch break and some relaxation.
After lunch, your safari guide will pick you up and embark on a three-hour private launch cruise on the Nile, this boat cruise offers an adventurous view of the Murchison falls from the bottom angle. Animals like Hippos, Nile crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the river banks. Hike up to the top of the falls as you enjoy the scenic Murchison falls as the river squeezes its way through a narrow gorge of 7m in the rocks and tabors 43m below speeding westwards into Lake Albert.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge
After breakfast, check-in and embark on your journey towards Kampala, with a stopover at the Kabarega Diners for lunch. From there along the way back to Kampala we shall have a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 1-hour rhino-tracking adventure. You will be led by a ranger guide on the walk-in search for black and white rhinos. The Rhino tracking accomplishes the search for the big five members such as Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, and Leopard seen at the Kidepo and Murchison Falls safaris.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 6 Days Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari
Safari Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents),
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade),
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional),
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section).
Safari Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
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