Experience the wild beauty of Uganda on this 8 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife Safari adventure combining Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Explore pristine savannahs, spot lions, leopards, rhinos, and chimpanzees, and immerse yourself in local culture with the Karamojong community. Enjoy guided game drives, boat cruises, and walking safaris in Uganda’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Perfect for nature lovers seeking an unforgettable budget-friendly safari.
Day 1 – Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch
After breakfast your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala, your guide will meet you for a briefing and transfer to Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch. Participate in a walking safari to see endangered Southern White Rhinos in their natural habitat. Have lunch at the sanctuary with chances to spot rhinos, antelopes, and warthogs nearby. In the late afternoon, transfer to Masindi for overnight at your lodge.
Day 2 – Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest
Start early with a transfer to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee trekking guided by experienced rangers. Observe chimps, monkeys, birds, snakes, and majestic trees like mahogany. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and witness the Victoria Nile pouring into a 43-meter gorge. If time permits, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge for overnight stay.
Day 3 – Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Begin with a morning game drive to view wildlife at its highest concentration. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat while marveling at the powerful falls. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Day 4 – Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast, embark on a long scenic drive to Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s most remote and untouched park. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive, spotting unique wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes that thrive only in this region. The park’s vast savannahs and dramatic landscapes make it a photographer’s paradise. Overnight at Kidepo Savanna Lodge or similar.
Day 5 – Narus Valley Game Drive & Cultural Visit
Begin with a morning game drive in Narus Valley focusing on lions, leopards, and cheetahs, while also spotting elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. After lunch, visit the Karamojong community for cultural immersion. An afternoon game drive concludes the day with additional wildlife viewing.
Day 6 – Full Day Game Drive and Hot Springs
Spend a full day exploring the stunning Kidepo Valley National Park with a morning and afternoon game drive. Visit the Hot Springs near the South Sudan border and enjoy sightings of ostriches, giraffes, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife unique to this pristine park. Return to the lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight.
Day 7 – Karamojong Cultural Experience – Transfer to Gulu
After breakfast, spend time with a local guide to experience the rich traditions of the Karamojong community. Learn about their pastoral lifestyle, jewelry, spears, bows, beads, and cultural practices. After the cultural visit, begin the journey to Gulu City for overnight.
Day 8 – Transfer Entebbe
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport, concluding the 8-day Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls Safari Adventure.