Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s most isolated national park. This park is found in the wild frontier region of North-Eastern Uganda.
With this 3-day Kidepo flying safari, you will be able to access the park and depart within a few hours.
You will not feel the distance as you will be using flights for your transportation.
3-Day Kidepo Flying Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to Kidepo Valley National Park
- Day 2: Game Viewing in Kidepo National Park
- Day 3: Fly to Kampala & Departure
Detailed 3-Day Kidepo Flying Safari Itinerary
Kidepo Valley National Park is the only park in Uganda that shelters Ostriches and Cheetahs along with other rare species of wildlife. The wildlife viewing experience here is spectacular.
The park is much drier than most Ugandan safari parks. Common wildlife here include Cape Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Ostriches, and more species of wildlife.
This 3-day Kidepo safari is the perfect package to explore and discover this remote Uganda wildlife park.
For clients who want to book this package under our Uganda group safaris setting, you ought to make your reservation in advance.
Please see a detailed safari plan for this 3-day tour package below. Accommodation is mainly based on luxury and mid-range. There are no good budget lodges in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Flights to Kidepo only operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You depart from Kampala at 11:00 am (EAT) and arrive in Kidepo at 2:00 pm (EAT).
For your return route, you will depart Kidepo at 3:00 pm and arrive in Kampala at 4:30 pm to mark the end of your Uganda safaris adventure.
Day 1: Fly to Kidepo Valley National Park
Today, you depart from Kampala by flight. The flight departs at exactly 11:00 hrs and arrives at 14:00 hrs. Upon arrival in Kidepo, you will check in to your lodge and embark on an evening game viewing drive.
This drive will enrich your evening with stunning views of the famous Narus River Valley.
An evening game viewing drive at the Narus River Valley offers an opportunity to watch herds of Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Jackson’s Hartebeest, and other species of mammals.
Day 2: Game Viewing in Kidepo National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a guided hike via the Lamoj Mountains through to the River Valley of Kidepo.
This valley features a large borassus palm forest and offers panoramic savanna landscapes. It also provides one of the best views of the Narus valley, an attraction located southwest of the park.
You will explore close to the park’s boundary with Sudan before returning to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Karamojong homesteads for a cultural experience. Interact with the locals and learn about their way of life.
Day 3: Fly to Kampala & Departure
Wake up early for a morning game viewing drive. This drive aims to spot wildlife species that you may have missed the previous day.
It will last approximately 4 hours and you can expect to see animals like Zebras, Rothschild Giraffes, various antelope species, Cape Buffaloes, and more.
After the drive, return to your lodge to freshen up, relax, have lunch, and depart on the afternoon flight at 15:00 hrs.
Upon reaching Kampala, you can proceed to catch your departure flight or be dropped off at a chosen accommodation facility.
End of 3 Days Flying Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Gorilla Extension: You can experience a Uganda gorilla trekking encounter right after this 3-day Kidepo tour. If interested, look at our 3-day flying gorilla trekking safari package.
