On this 6 Days Kidepo – Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu City you will visit the remote Kidepo Valley National Park rumoured to be Uganda’s remotest Safari park combined with a visit to Uganda’s largest National Park – Murchison Falls National Park & Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary home to the last remaining Rhinos in Uganda.
6 Days Kidepo – Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu City
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Gulu City
Ends: Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe.
Tour Visits: Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Zziwa rhino Sanctuary.
Brief Itinerary:
- Day 01: Gulu to Kidepo Valley National Park.
- Day 02: Games drive in Kidepo Valley National Park.
- Day 03: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park | Evening Game drive.
- Day 04: Morning game drive + Afternoon Boat safari.
- Day 05: Transfer to Budongo Forest for Chimp trekking, and thereafter continue to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Day 06: Rhino Tracking, Transfer back to Entebbe.
Detailed Itinerary (Day by Day) – 6 Days Kidepo – Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu City
Day 01: Transfer from Gulu to Kidepo Valley National Park
A representative of Realm Africa Safaris™ will meet you at your hotel for a de-brief (10 Minutes) about your entire safari after which you will embark on the drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. Arriving on time for check-in and lunch at your lodge ( see options below). Afternoon at leisure or you can venture out on an evening game drive in Kidepo National Park.
Journey time: ±3-Hours from Entebbe via – Gulu, Kitgum ending up in Kidepo NP (102km).
Accommodation:
- Savannah Lodge (affordable option – from $165pp*sharing)
- Adere Safari Lodge (slightly expensive – from $250pp*sharing)
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park
Breakfast; thereafter you will embark of a leisurely safari drive through the park searching for lions, leopards, buffalo, cheetah, ostrich and giraffe among others that roam the expanses of this magical safari park. Return to your lodge for lunch and a siesta.
Optional: You may choose to relax at your lodge or venture out into the Park for an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation:
- Savannah Lodge (affordable option – from $165pp*sharing)
- Adere Safari Lodge (slightly expensive – from $250pp*sharing)
Meals Included: Breafast, Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 03: Transfer from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park
Breakfast; thereafter transfer from Kidepo Valley National Park to Murchison Falls National Park – Uganda’s largest Safari park and home to large Elephant herds, Rothchild giraffe, lions and leopards among others. You will arrive on time for lunch and a siesta at your lodge. time permitting, you may opt to venture into the park on an evening mini-Safari or simply relax at your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Hornbill Bush Lodge (affordable option – from $60pp*sharing)
- Murchison River Lodge (slightly expensive – from $115pp*sharing)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 04: Morning Game Drive inside Murchison Falls National Park
This morning you will venture into the Park on a search for wildlife. Murchison falls National Park is home to elephants, buffalo, giraffe, Waterbucks, Jackals, hyena, lions, Leopards and the rare Pangolin. The game drive in this park is really enjoyable! Return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a unique safari on the Nile waters to the bottom of the falls, and enjoy a guided hike to the top of Murchison falls – rumoured to be the worlds most powerful falls. Return to your lodge for dinner & overnight.
Accommodation:
- Hornbill Bush Lodge (affordable option – from $60pp*sharing)
- Murchison River Lodge (slightly expensive – from $115pp*sharing)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 05: Transfer to Budongo Forest for Chimpanzee tracking
Your day today will start a lot earlier, as you have got to be at Budongo Forest by 8:00 am in time for the safety briefing on chimpanzee tracking. You will then head into the forest in the company of an experienced forest guide who will assist in the interpretation of the flora & fauna you will encounter in the forest. Return to the start point and proceed with the drive to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will stay overnight.
Accommodation:
- Zziwa Guesthouse. (The budget Option from $60pp*sharing)
- Amuka Safari Lodge ( Boutique upmarket option from$176pp*sharing)
Day 06: Transfer from Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary back to Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe
Breakfast; and thereafter you will go on a walking safari to find the Rhinos of Uganda. Return to your lodge for checkout, and then embark on the drive back to Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe. Today marks the end of your 06 Days Kidepo – Murchison falls Safari from Gulu with Realm Africa Safaris™.
Accommodation: Not included. | Meals Included: Breakfast only.
End of Service – 06 Days Kidepo – Murchison Falls Safari from Gulu
Accommodation Options
Day 1 & 2: Where you will stay while in Kidepo Valley National Park
- Savannah Lodge (affordable option – from $165pp*sharing)
- Adere Safari Lodge (slightly expensive – from $250pp*sharing)
Day 3 & 4: Where you will stay while at Murchison Falls National Park
- Hornbill Bush Lodge (affordable option – from $60pp*sharing)
- Murchison River Lodge (slightly expensive – from $115pp*sharing)
Day 05:Where you will stay while at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Zziwa Guesthouse. (The budget Option from $60pp*sharing)
- Amuka Safari Lodge ( Boutique upmarket option from$176pp*sharing)
Day 06: No accommodation included on this Day. However should you want us to book this for you, we are happy doing this at an EXTRA charge.
Recommended:
- Where to stay in Entebbe.
- Where to Stay in Kampala.
- Where to stay in Gulu.
Standard vehicle Offer:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini-Van
Our standard model of transportation is Road transport in 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy the Superior comfort of travelling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
We don’t publish fixed tour rates as our safari prices differ based on the number of persons traveling, and the type of accommodation – budget, mid-range to luxury.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour:
- 05 nights’ Accommodation.
- 01 chimpanzee Permit.
- 01 rhino tracking permit.
- All park fees.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is not included in this tour:
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Excludes local flights unless mentioned as included.
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 6 Days Kidepo and Murchison Falls Safari
Add 3 Days and Visit Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi/Mgahinga.
By adding an EXTRA 03 Days to your original 6 Days Kidepo – Murchison falls safari, you will enjoy the opportunity to get close and personal with the last remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. When you add the 3 Days to your original 6 days itinerary, the entire tour then becomes 9 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari ( Kidepo, Murchison falls, Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Bwindi forest).
Getting Started: All about Gorilla Trekking
Check out our: 09 Days Gorillas & Wildlife Safari Starting in Gulu.
