8 Days Game Adventure Safari Kidepo Valley national Park And Sipi Falls

8 Days Game Adventure Safari Kidepo Valley national Park And Sipi Falls

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8 Days Game Adventure Safari Kidepo Valley national Park And Sipi Falls

8 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe

Visiting: Entebbe aircargo transporter, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Gulu, Kidepo Valley National Park, Sipi Falls

Tour operator:

Kent Safari Tours

Tour code:

kent-003

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 21

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

4-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing, Trekking, Walking

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Kidepo Valley National Park is Africa’s optimum wilderness, appraised the best on the continent for a spectacular landscape and eminent buffalo herds. It is presumed in the obscure north eastern corner of Uganda, spanning the unsullied ragged semi-arid valleys and savanna plains of the Karamoja region. The park reenforces profusion of wildlife including diverse animals and birds which are nonexistent in other national parks, such as Cheetahs and Ostriches. Owing to its devious and remote location, the park is rigorous prevalent within a one day’s drive. Spend your 8-days 7-nights holiday stay in Uganda on this adventurous tour to Kidepo Valley National Park and visiting the Sipi Falls in the Elgon mountains.

Highlights

  • Airport transfer

  • Rhino trekking

  • Gulu town

  • Kidepo adventure

  • Sipi Falls hiking

  • Jinja town and source of the Nile

Places You'll See

Elephants At Kidepo Valley National Park

The Karamoja Community In Kidepo Valley

A Cape Buffalo Looking On

The Narrus Valley In Kidepo

Sipi Falls

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Airport Pickup And Hotel Transfer On Arrival At Entebbe International Airport

Location: Entebbe aircargo transporter

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Africana Hotel or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meet with Kent safaris diligent before driving to the already booked hotel in either Entebbe or Kampala where you’ll have your prime night stay. Depending on your perspective, we can have city tour in case you arrived during day or just stay relaxing as you anticipate for the safari road trip to start. Areas to Visit are Ngamba Island, Chimpanzee Orphanage Sanctuary, Entebbe Wildlife Education Center or Kampala City where you view Kampala Capital Surrounded by seven Hills, Kasubi Tombs, Uganda Museum, and Namugongo Shrine.

Day 2 : Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Location: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Amuka safari lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a crack of dawn Breakfast, our driver/guide will assist you pack getting ready for the first road trip as we head to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for White Rhino trekking experience and Shoe-bill stork bird trekking. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a wildlife orphanage home and is the only place in Uganda where tourists can trek and experience these horn-faced creatures. Canoeing, birdwatching, nature walk, Shoe-bill stork track is some of the activities awaiting.

Day 3 : Transfer To Gulu Town

Location: Gulu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bomah hotel or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nothing to worry as the road trip is entirely on a smooth tarmacked road from Nakasongola (Ziwa Rhino sanctuary) to Gulu town where we will have our night stay as we wait on for the road trip to Kidepo the following day. Gulu market and town tour/s, cultural and traditional entertainments are among the activities that will keep us busy for the period we are to stay here.

Day 4 : Gulu To Kidepo Valley National Park

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Apoka safari lodge, Kidepo Savannah lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served early before embarking on our journey to Kidepo Valley national park. It’s an estimated 4hrs road trip with eye-catching country view like the small thatched houses and the hills that separates Karamoja from Acholi land. Crossing the seasonal river is an amazing moment as we arrive on time for our lunch break before an evening game drive in Narus valley-known to for possessing the largest herds of Buffaloes than anywhere in the entire world with high chances of spotting big cats on a hunt and if lucky enough, the Cheetah as well which is endemic only to this park.

Day 5 : Game And Hot Springs Adventure

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Apoka safari lodge, Kidepo Savannah lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After Breakfast, briefly visit the Narus valley for another memorable game drive tracking what we might have missed on our first visit. Return to the lodge for lunch and a break resting before embarking on drive to the Kidepo valley visiting the Hot springs and encountering numerous bird species some only endemic to the place like the flightless Ostrich birds before returning to the lodge in the evening as dinner awaits to be served.

Day 6 : Transfer To Sipi Falls

Location: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sipi River lodge, Lacam lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Very early after Breakfast, we depart Kidepo Valley national park via Moroto and visit the amazing historical Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa. It will be a full day road trip and lunch will be had on the way, arriving late afternoon to check-in the lodge and dinner.

Day 7 : Sipi Falls Adventure

Location: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sipi River lodge, Lacam lodge or Standard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning Breakfast, drive to the Sipi Falls offices to get a guide to take us through the adventurous activities of Sipi; hiking, abseiling, Coffee farm and processing, etc. Depending on the physical fitness, we are meant to hike all the three falls that make up Sipi falls and in the evening, we drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 : Transfer Back To Kampala

Location: Entebbe aircargo transporter

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After Breakfast, carefully we shall pack all our belonging checking out of Sipi Falls to embark on our journey to Kampala where we started our safari holiday from. En-route a lunch break stops in Jinja town, visit the source of the mighty River Nile, but this will depend, in case your return flight is on this day, we might miss a stop in Jinja and proceed to Entebbe airport or Kampala.

What's Included

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Accommodation

  • Entrance Fees

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Fully Guided

  • Emergency Evacuations ( AMREF)

  • Meals – Full Board

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Travel Insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • International Travel

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Souvenirs

  • Local Taxes

  • Cigarettes and alcohol

Check out our Q&As

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes,the tour coach is air conditioned

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    There is no limit, however its of advise for you to carry only what you will need during the tour

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes, children from 4 years are permitted to take part in the tour

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes, you will have a representative from Kent safaris escort you on the trip.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    yes, you require a ugandan visit visa for this holiday got at the immigration office at Entebbe Airport

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes ofcourse the names of the accommodation are on the itinerary and more details can be provided if required

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be organised but at an extra cost

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    A normal fitness level is required

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes there is instant Book

  • What to carry?

    • Rain Jacket /coat • Shoes with good traction • Binoculars • Travel plug adapter with USB port • Antibacterial hand cleaning gel • Good camera with fully charged battery and good memory card storage • First aid kit • Small back park • Sun block hat • Sun glasses • Hiking boots • Mosquito repellent ________________________________________

  • What is the tipping policy?

    There is no tipping policy, its out of your will and liking to tip

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    The standard of hotels on this tour is 5 star luxury accommodation (hotels and lodges)

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Domestic flights where indicated in the package are included in the tour however international flights are not included.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes, all park and entrance fees are included in the final price

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    No, there is no suplement for sols travellers however there is a discount for group travellers

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes, airport transfers from the airport to the accommodation facility, then to the destination and back to the airport for departure after the end of the trip

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    The US dollar is required for this tour

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    This is a private tour which is scheduled a particular client at a particular time

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes, there is plenty of time to explore places besides those stipulated on the package

  • What is the maximum group size?

    The maximum size group is 14 people. In order to observe Standard Operation Procedures to overcome Covid-19

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    The yellow fever vaccine is required for this tour therefore you should carry your yellow book for the trip and also due to the covid -19 pandemic that hit the world, covid-19 vaccine is also essential for the tour.

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The minimun number of passengers required is 1 so if he/she doesnt turn up, cancellation and refund will base on the conditons below; Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Kent Safari Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of kent safari tours charges.

    Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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