Safari Overview
The 5 days fly-in wildlife safari in Kidepo national park is an exceptional Uganda adventure that transports you to the remote Kidepo valley national park in north eastern Uganda’s Kabong district. This Uganda safari destination boasts a wealth of wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, elands, bat-eared fox, Cercal bushbucks, bush pigs, hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals. Bird enthusiasts on Uganda tours will delight in spotting ostriches, Karamoja Apalis, black-breasted barbets, secretary birds, Kori bustards, Abyssinian ground hornbills, and yellow-billed storks, among others. This Uganda vacation caters to all traveler types, from budget to luxury.
Average Cost Of 5 Day Fly in Safari Kidepo Valley National Park
The average cost for this 5-day fly-in safari ranges 3,500–3,500–6,000 per person, with mid-range options around 4,000–4,000–5,000. Luxury packages exceed $6,000+. Prices reflect Kidepo’s remoteness, flight expenses, and comprehensive activities (game drives, cultural tours, and hiking). Always confirm inclusions (e.g., park fees, meals) when booking.
Highlights of the 5 days fly in wildlife safari in Kidepo national park
Day 1: Fly to Kidepo national park
Day 2: Morning game drive and evening game drive
Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole
Day 4: Game drive and cultural tour
Day 5: Departure to Entebbe international airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 of the 5 days fly-in wildlife safari in Kidepo national park
Your Uganda safari begins with a flight to Kidepo national park. Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, our driver guide will welcome and brief you about your Uganda tour before your domestic flight to Kidepo airstrip. The scheduled flight departs Entebbe at 12:30 pm, arriving at Kidepo at 14:45pm. Another guide will meet you at Kidepo and transfer you to your lodge for a late lunch and relaxation. Prepare for an evening game drive, a highlight of safaris in Uganda, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning game drive and evening game drive
Start your second day of the Uganda wildlife safari with an early breakfast before a 6:00am morning game drive. You might spot predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with elephants, baboons, duikers, jackals, bushbucks, giraffes, and zebras. Return to the lodge for lunch.
The evening game drive, beginning around 2:00pm, takes you to Narrus River, the park’s only permanent water source. Here, you’ll have excellent photo opportunities and observe large concentrations of animals drinking, including elephants, lions, reedbucks, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, waterbucks, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and klipspringer. Birdwatchers on Uganda birding safaris will enjoy sightings of secretary birds, little weavers, black-breasted barbets, yellow-billed hornbills, and singing bush larks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Hiking Mount Morungole
After breakfast on day three of your Uganda adventure, transfer to the starting point for hiking Mount Morungole in northeastern Apoka. This ancestral home of the IK people, who originated from Ethiopia, offers spectacular views of the landscape, IK homesteads, and the eastern rift valley. You’ll have the chance to interact with the IK people, learning about their lifestyle, culture, and tasting their food and local beer. The 8-hour round hike is a unique addition to your Uganda tour. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 4: Morning game drive and cultural tour
Begin with another morning game drive, giving you the chance to spot animals you might have missed earlier in your Uganda safari. Visit Kanangorok hot spring, situated between hard rocks with water heating beyond 50 degrees Celsius. Here, you’ll enjoy great views of the mountains and interact with people who come for various cultural purposes. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, your Uganda vacation continues with a cultural tour to the Karamojong community. These fierce warrior pastoralists live at the borders of southern Sudan and Kenya. You’ll view their traditional instruments, Manyatta homesteads, and learn about their polygamous culture. Observe tribal markings, listen to old stories, and enjoy cultural songs and dances. This cultural experience adds depth to your Uganda tour. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe Airport.
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe international airport for your outbound flight, concluding your 5 Days fly-in wildlife Safari in Kidepo National Park and your memorable Uganda safari experience.
