A 4 DAY SAFARI TO
KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Day 1
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Kajjansi Airstrip
to meet your Private charter plane to Kidepo National Park.
Isolated from the Ugandan mainstream by the harsh plains to
the north of Mount Elgon, Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s
second biggest National Park, and Apoka Lodge is the only
lodge in the entire area. Kidepo is one of Africa’s
last great wilderness areas, a tract of rugged savannah dominated
by Mount Morungole and transected by the Kidepo and Narus
Rivers. Perennial running water in the Narus River makes Kidepo
an oasis in the semi desert.
This afternoon you can either take a game drive around the
lodge area or perhaps recover from your flights with a refreshing
dip in stunning swimming pool. Carved out of a granite kopje
the pool affords fantastic views down the Narus valley and
over a waterhole frequented by many animals including Bullbull
- our friendly elephant and unofficial head gardener!
Overnight at Apoka Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Day 2
After an early breakfast, go for morning game drive to Kanangorok
hot spring. A variety of animals can be seen roaming around
including Ostrich. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon
have a cultural experience that will bring into contact with
Karamjong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders
and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show
you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting
items. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Apoka Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Day 3
After breakfast, we will visit the abandoned Katurum Lodge.
Built by Idi Amin, this impressive structure is worth a visit
for the views alone. A must for birders, look out for Fox
Kestrel, Eastern Chanting Goshawk, Grasshopper Buzzard, Montague’s
Harrier, Fan Tailed Raven and the very rare Stone Partridge.
Overnight at Apoka Safari Lodge (Full Board).
Day 4
After breakfast, visit the bird hide and enjoy a guided nature
walk. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch board your
chartered flight back to Entebbe . Airport pickup to return
to Kampala late in the evening
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