4 Days Kidepo Valley Safari – Explore Uganda’s Hidden Wilderness
Overview
A 4 Days Kidepo Valley Safari is a thrilling journey into Uganda’s most remote and untouched wilderness. Located in the far northeast near the border with South Sudan, Kidepo Valley National Park is often described as the “true African wilderness” — with sweeping savannah plains surrounded by rugged mountains.
Despite being over 550 km from Kampala, Kidepo’s isolation is what makes it so special. Few tourists venture this far, meaning your experience will be peaceful, authentic, and full of raw natural beauty.
During this 4-day safari, enjoy scenic drives, game viewing, nature walks, and the chance to encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, elephants, ostriches, and over 470 bird species. This private tour is customizable and available year-round, though the best time to visit is during thedry season (September–March).
4 Days
Age 15+
Kidepo
4 Days Kidepo Safari Highlights
Visit the remote Kidepo Valley National Park in northern Uganda
Scenic countryside drive through Gulu and Kitgum towns
Game drives across the Narus and Kakine plains
Guided nature walk and visit to the Kanangorok Hot Springs
Incredible wildlife viewing including lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, and giraffes
Detailed 4 Days Kidepo Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
Begin your journey early in the morning (around 6:30 am) and set off northwards through Uganda’s countryside. The drive takes you past beautiful farmlands, bustling trading centers, and the friendly towns of Luweero, Gulu, and Kitgum.
Stop for lunch in Gulu town, then continue your scenic drive to Kidepo on a mix of tarmac and dirt roads. Arrive in the evening, check in to your lodge, and relax under the stars of the African sky.
After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive across the Kakine plains near Apoka. Look out for buffaloes, zebras, elands, warthogs, Jackson’s hartebeests, and giraffes. The area is also home to lions, side-striped jackals, and a variety of birdlife.
Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later in the evening, enjoy a guided nature walk through the park — a great way to appreciate Kidepo’s scenery and smaller wildlife on foot.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 3: Game Drive to Hot Springs & Evening Safari
After breakfast, embark on another morning game drive — this time heading towards the Kanangorok Hot Springsin the Kidepo Valley. Along the way, you may encounter unique species such as the dik-dik (Africa’s smallest antelope), cheetahs, ostriches, and other desert-adapted wildlife.
Don’t forget insect repellent, as tsetse flies may be present in some parts of the park. After the morning excursion, return to your lodge for lunch and rest. In the evening, enjoy another game drive on a different circuit to catch more wildlife sightings and golden sunset views.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 4: Drive Back to Kampala
After an early breakfast, begin your long drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop for lunch en route, likely in Masindi, before continuing the final leg of your journey. Arrive in the evening, marking the end of your unforgettable Kidepo adventure.
