Kidepo, Uganda’s far north

Length
5 days
Where
Uganda
Style
Fly-in safari, just your party
Best time
September to March

A short charter flight to one of Africa’s most remote parks, with open valleys, very few vehicles and the chance to visit the Karamojong and IK communities nearby.

Highlights.

  • Charter flights in and out
  • The open Narus Valley, with very few other vehicles
  • The dry Kidepo riverbed and Kanangorok hot springs
  • A Karamojong homestead visit

Day by day.

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Kidepo

    Charter flight from Entebbe. Afternoon game drive in the Narus Valley.

  2. Day 2

    Narus Valley

    Morning and evening drives, with a long lunch at the lodge in between.

  3. Day 3

    Kidepo Valley

    A drive to the dry Kidepo riverbed and the Kanangorok hot springs.

  4. Day 4

    Communities

    A guided visit to a Karamojong homestead, by arrangement with the community.

  5. Day 5

    Fly back

    Morning flight to Entebbe.

What’s included.

Included

  • Return charter flights
  • Park entry fees
  • Game drives with a ranger
  • Full board at the lodge
  • Community visit

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Drinks and personal spending

Price on request. You receive an itemised quote for your dates, with permits and green fees shown at the current published rate.

Good to know.

  • Kidepo is remote. Flying saves two very long days on the road.
  • Charter flights have luggage limits, usually soft bags of around 15 kg.
  • The dry season, September to March, is best for wildlife.
  • The activity level is easy. Game drives and short walks.

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