Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park together offer Uganda’s most diverse safari experience. Kidepo is a remote, dramatic wilderness of vast savannah plains, rugged mountains, and rare wildlife, while Murchison Falls is famous for the powerful Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge, rich riverine ecosystems, and abundant big game. Combining these two parks gives visitors breathtaking landscapes, unique cultures, and exceptional wildlife encounters. 

Day one: travelling from kampala/airport to Kidepo After breakfast, you will be picked up by our professional guide to begin the long but rewarding journey of approximately 11 hours to Kidepo Valley National Park. The drive passes through Wakiso, Luweero, Nakasongola, Gulu, Kitgum, and Kabong. Along the way, you will enjoy changing landscapes ranging from lush countryside and farmlands to open savannah and semi-arid plains. We shall make a stopover for coffee in Nakasongola or at Kabalega Diners, and later have lunch in Gulu town. The journey also offers views of roadside markets, traditional villages, and local life in northern Uganda. Upon arrival in Kidepo, we drive straight to Savannah Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. 

Day two: full day game drive 

After an early morning breakfast, we drive into the park for a game drive in search of abundant wildlife. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, ostriches, and the famous Kidepo rock lions, among many other species. At around 10:00 am, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. At 3:00 pm, head out for an afternoon game drive to increase your chances of spotting more animals as they become active. By 6:30 pm, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Day three: Game drive and community visit 

After early morning breakfast, we head back into the park for another game drive, focusing on different wildlife species and a variety of birds found in the open plains and river valleys. At around 10:00 am, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. By 3:00 pm, visit a local Karamoja community to interact with the Karamojong people and learn about their culture, traditional lifestyle, dress code, and way of life. This cultural experience offers meaningful insight into one of Uganda’s most unique communities. After the visit, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Day four: Transfer from Kidepo to murchison fall national parkAfter breakfast, embark on a 6–7 hour scenic drive to Fort Murchison in MurchisonFalls National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy lunch before heading out for a short evening game drive. Wildlife sightings may include giraffes, lions, elephants, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, hippos, and various antelope species. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Day five: Game drive and Boat cruise 

After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive across the northern sector of the park, famous for its wide savannah plains and high concentration of wildlife. After the drive, enjoy lunch at a nearby lodge as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise. At 2:00 pm, receive a briefing before starting the boat cruise on the Nile River. The

The cruise offers close views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds, and other wildlife along the riverbanks, with stunning views of Murchison Falls in the distance. After the cruise, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight. 

Day six: Visit the top of the falls, seeing rhinos and transfer to kampala/airport 

After breakfast, drive to the top of Murchison Falls for a guided hike and viewing experience lasting about one hour. Watch the powerful Nile River force its way through a narrow gorge, creating one of Africa’s most spectacular natural sights. Afterwards, proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola for a guided rhino trekking experience, where you will see southern white rhinos on foot in their natural habitat. After the trek, continue the journey to Kampala or Entebbe Airport, marking the end.