Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari
Uganda’s remote northeast: vast plains, mountain horizons, cheetahs and few other vehicles. Five days, flown in and fully taken care of.
The wildest corner of Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park is tucked into the far northeast, ringed by mountains and cut by rocky ridges. It is home to animals found nowhere else in Uganda, including cheetahs and ostriches, and it is visited by far fewer people than other parks.
By flying in, you save two days of driving and spend three full days on the ground. You game drive across the Narus Valley, meet the Karamojong people and watch sunsets over open plains. It is a safari for those who want somewhere truly different.
Three moments you will carry home
Into the empty quarter
The green south gives way to dry gold plains as your small aircraft drops toward the airstrip. There are no crowds, only open land and a warm wind.
Dawn in the Narus Valley
The light turns amber, the mist lifts and the first animals step into view. Your driver switches off the engine and everyone listens.
A Karamojong welcome
You walk into a manyatta, a homestead of the proud pastoral Karamojong, and learn how life is shaped by cattle, land and community.
Your five days in Uganda
Fly to the far horizon
Entebbe to Kidepo Valley by air
Skip a two day road journey. In about two hours, the green south falls away and the wide northeastern plains appear below.
- 07:30Meet your host at Entebbe and check in for your flight.
- 08:30Fly to Kidepo, about 2 hours.
- 10:30Land at the Kidepo airstrip and meet your driver guide.
- 11:30Arrive at your lodge for a welcome drink and lunch.
- 15:30First game drive in the Narus Valley.
- 18:30Sundowners on the plains.
- 19:30Dinner under a huge sky.
Narus Valley at dawn
Game drive and Karamojong culture
Kidepo’s plains are open and ringed by mountains. Dawn light turns the grass gold and the animals start to move.
- 06:00Dawn game drive in the Narus Valley.
- 09:30Breakfast and a rest at the lodge.
- 15:00Visit a Karamojong manyatta to meet the community and learn about pastoral life.
- 18:00Sundowners at the lodge.
- 19:30Dinner.
Valley and hot springs
Full day exploring the Kidepo Valley
Drive north through the wide Kidepo Valley toward the border hills, with a picnic lunch and the Kanangorok Hot Springs on the way.
- 07:00Breakfast and a packed picnic lunch.
- 08:00Full day drive into the Kidepo Valley, looking for buffalo, elephants and lions.
- 12:30Picnic lunch near the hot springs.
- 15:30Return drive with wildlife stops.
- 18:30Sundowners with a view of the mountains.
- 19:30Dinner.
Walks and wildlife
Dawn drive or ranger walk
Slow down. A guided nature walk reveals the small details that vehicles miss: tracks, birds and views.
- 06:00Dawn game drive, or a guided walking safari with an armed ranger.
- 09:30Breakfast and rest.
- 15:00Afternoon game drive, looking for cheetahs and lions.
- 18:30Farewell sundowners.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Fly home
Kidepo to Entebbe
One last look at the valley, and a flight home above the green hills.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:30Transfer to the airstrip.
- 10:00Fly to Entebbe, about 2 hours.
- 12:00Arrive in Entebbe. Transfer to your onward flight or hotel.
What will you see?
Tap an animal to learn where and when to look.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidepo Valley, 4 nights | Apoka Rest Camp | Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp | Apoka Safari Lodge |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. The starting price uses midrange lodging, and a luxury upgrade is quoted on request.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Return flights between Entebbe and Kidepo, about 2 hours each way
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide in the park
- Small aircraft usually limit luggage to about 15 kg in soft bags, and we confirm exact limits
- All transfers, park fees and ranger guides arranged by us
- A road route is available on request, adding two travel days
What you will do
- Game drives in the Narus Valley and Kidepo Valley
- Full day with hot springs and picnic lunch
- Karamojong manyatta cultural visit
- Guided nature walk with an armed ranger
- Sundowners with mountain views
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari, all inclusive, per person sharing | From USD 3,250 |
| Return flights, park fees, ranger guides and activities, included | Included |
| All meals, bottled water and house drinks, included | Included |
| Luxury lodge upgrade | Quoted on request |
| Road route instead of flying | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Return domestic flights
- 4 nights midrange lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Park fees and ranger guides
- All game drives and activities
- Karamojong cultural visit
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips and personal items
- Premium alcohol and spa treatments
- Optional extras
Seasons
The dry season, roughly November to March, is best for game viewing. The green season, April to October, is lush with fewer visitors, though some tracks can be slow after heavy rain.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Walk only with an armed ranger
- Never feed or approach wild animals
- Drink plenty of water in the heat
- Follow your pilot and host on every flight
Simple, secure payment
- Pay in full, or choose a 3, 6 or 12 month plan with no interest
- Flights, park fees and lodging are secured once your balance is fully paid
- Flight seats are limited, so ask us to check availability first
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details. Read our booking terms
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except flights, park fees and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding flights and park fees |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Flight tickets, park fees and lodging deposits already paid to suppliers are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Read our booking terms. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
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The far horizon is waiting
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Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari
Uganda’s remote northeast: vast plains, mountain horizons, cheetahs and few other vehicles. Five days, flown in and fully taken care of.
The wildest corner of Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park is tucked into the far northeast, ringed by mountains and cut by rocky ridges. It is home to animals found nowhere else in Uganda, including cheetahs and ostriches, and it is visited by far fewer people than other parks.
By flying in, you save two days of driving and spend three full days on the ground. You game drive across the Narus Valley, meet the Karamojong people and watch sunsets over open plains. It is a safari for those who want somewhere truly different.
Three moments you will carry home
Into the empty quarter
The green south gives way to dry gold plains as your small aircraft drops toward the airstrip. There are no crowds, only open land and a warm wind.
Dawn in the Narus Valley
The light turns amber, the mist lifts and the first animals step into view. Your driver switches off the engine and everyone listens.
A Karamojong welcome
You walk into a manyatta, a homestead of the proud pastoral Karamojong, and learn how life is shaped by cattle, land and community.
Your five days in Uganda
Fly to the far horizon
Entebbe to Kidepo Valley by air
Skip a two day road journey. In about two hours, the green south falls away and the wide northeastern plains appear below.
- 07:30Meet your host at Entebbe and check in for your flight.
- 08:30Fly to Kidepo, about 2 hours.
- 10:30Land at the Kidepo airstrip and meet your driver guide.
- 11:30Arrive at your lodge for a welcome drink and lunch.
- 15:30First game drive in the Narus Valley.
- 18:30Sundowners on the plains.
- 19:30Dinner under a huge sky.
Narus Valley at dawn
Game drive and Karamojong culture
Kidepo’s plains are open and ringed by mountains. Dawn light turns the grass gold and the animals start to move.
- 06:00Dawn game drive in the Narus Valley.
- 09:30Breakfast and a rest at the lodge.
- 15:00Visit a Karamojong manyatta to meet the community and learn about pastoral life.
- 18:00Sundowners at the lodge.
- 19:30Dinner.
Valley and hot springs
Full day exploring the Kidepo Valley
Drive north through the wide Kidepo Valley toward the border hills, with a picnic lunch and the Kanangorok Hot Springs on the way.
- 07:00Breakfast and a packed picnic lunch.
- 08:00Full day drive into the Kidepo Valley, looking for buffalo, elephants and lions.
- 12:30Picnic lunch near the hot springs.
- 15:30Return drive with wildlife stops.
- 18:30Sundowners with a view of the mountains.
- 19:30Dinner.
Walks and wildlife
Dawn drive or ranger walk
Slow down. A guided nature walk reveals the small details that vehicles miss: tracks, birds and views.
- 06:00Dawn game drive, or a guided walking safari with an armed ranger.
- 09:30Breakfast and rest.
- 15:00Afternoon game drive, looking for cheetahs and lions.
- 18:30Farewell sundowners.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Fly home
Kidepo to Entebbe
One last look at the valley, and a flight home above the green hills.
- 07:30Breakfast.
- 08:30Transfer to the airstrip.
- 10:00Fly to Entebbe, about 2 hours.
- 12:00Arrive in Entebbe. Transfer to your onward flight or hotel.
What will you see?
Tap an animal to learn where and when to look.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidepo Valley, 4 nights | Apoka Rest Camp | Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp | Apoka Safari Lodge |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. The starting price uses midrange lodging, and a luxury upgrade is quoted on request.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Return flights between Entebbe and Kidepo, about 2 hours each way
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide in the park
- Small aircraft usually limit luggage to about 15 kg in soft bags, and we confirm exact limits
- All transfers, park fees and ranger guides arranged by us
- A road route is available on request, adding two travel days
What you will do
- Game drives in the Narus Valley and Kidepo Valley
- Full day with hot springs and picnic lunch
- Karamojong manyatta cultural visit
- Guided nature walk with an armed ranger
- Sundowners with mountain views
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari, all inclusive, per person sharing | From USD 3,250 |
| Return flights, park fees, ranger guides and activities, included | Included |
| All meals, bottled water and house drinks, included | Included |
| Luxury lodge upgrade | Quoted on request |
| Road route instead of flying | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Return domestic flights
- 4 nights midrange lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Park fees and ranger guides
- All game drives and activities
- Karamojong cultural visit
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips and personal items
- Premium alcohol and spa treatments
- Optional extras
Seasons
The dry season, roughly November to March, is best for game viewing. The green season, April to October, is lush with fewer visitors, though some tracks can be slow after heavy rain.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Walk only with an armed ranger
- Never feed or approach wild animals
- Drink plenty of water in the heat
- Follow your pilot and host on every flight
Simple, secure payment
- Pay in full, or choose a 3, 6 or 12 month plan with no interest
- Flights, park fees and lodging are secured once your balance is fully paid
- Flight seats are limited, so ask us to check availability first
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details. Read our booking terms
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except flights, park fees and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding flights and park fees |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Flight tickets, park fees and lodging deposits already paid to suppliers are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Read our booking terms. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
The far horizon is waiting
Flight seats and the best lodges are limited. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.