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7 Day Kidepo & Murchison Falls Safari

Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda sport fishing Nile Murchison Falls 7 day safari
7 Days / 6 Nights
Kidepo Valley NP + Murchison Falls NP
Nile Sport Fishing
Private Guided

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Transfer to Gulu via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

You will be picked by our professional guide from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning, then drive north via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided foot rhino tracking experience. Have lunch en route. After, continue to Gulu — a bustling town in Northern Uganda. On arrival, check in to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2

Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, drive northeast through Karamoja's scenic plains and homesteads to Kidepo Valley National Park. Have lunch en route. On arrival, check into the lodge, relax a bit, then head out for your first game drive in the wildlife-rich Narus Valley. Spot elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3

Game Drive & Karamojong Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, set off for a morning game drive where you will spot predators like lions, leopards, and other animals including kobs, oribis, and a rich variety of birds. After the game drive, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Karamojong community for a cultural immersion — learning about their way of life, traditional crafts, and cattle culture. Engage in local dance and storytelling. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy morning breakfast, then check out from the lodge and begin your journey south to Murchison Falls National Park — known for the world's strongest falls and the Big Five animals — passing through remote villages. Stopover for lunch en route. Continue your journey, arriving in the evening. Check into your lodge, relax, have dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early morning game drive where you will see animals like buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, Jackson's hartebeest, and others grazing in the open savannah plains. View predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas before they retreat to their hiding areas. After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and relax. After lunch, head for a Nile boat ride lasting about 2 hours — with spectacular views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes along the shores, and water birds including kingfishers, bee-eaters, cormorants, and fish eagles. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6

Sport Fishing on the Nile

After breakfast, transfer to the Nile River banks below Murchison Falls where you will meet your fishing guide, get briefed on safety, equipment, and the best techniques for targeting Nile perch and giant catfish. Begin your sport fishing session by boat or along the riverbank near the Devil's Cauldron — a prime spot where giant Nile perch thrive. Midday, take a break for a packed lunch along the river, enjoying scenic views of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. In the afternoon, continue fishing in different sections of the Nile, exploring productive spots and trying both catch-and-release of Nile perch and the challenge of landing large catfish. Wrap up in the late afternoon and return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7

Top of the Falls & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, drive to the Top of the Falls viewpoint for stunning views and memorable photos — this is where the Nile crashes down through a narrow gorge in thunderous power. After, start your journey back. Have lunch en route, then continue to your preferred destination — marking the end of your 7-day unforgettable Kidepo and Murchison Falls National Parks safari in Uganda.

Accommodation Options

Budget

  • Nga Moru Wilderness Camp (Kidepo)

Mid-Range

  • Mara Safari Lodge (Kidepo)
  • Nile Breeze Bamboo Lodge (Murchison)
  • Global Village (Murchison)
  • Nile Treatz Beach Resort (Murchison)
  • Ikorom Safari Lodge (Murchison)
  • Fort Murchison (Murchison)
  • Pakuba Safari Lodge (Murchison)

Luxury

  • Apoka Safari Lodge (Kidepo)
  • Adere Safari Lodge (Kidepo)
  • Chobe Safari Lodge (Murchison)
  • Paara Safari Lodge (Murchison)
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