Baker's Lodge
Riverside lodge on the south bank of the Victoria Nile, a short drive from the Paraa ferry.
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7-Day Kidepo & Murchison Wilderness Safari
Starts & endsEntebbeRouteEntebbe › Kidepo ValleyA private trip: it starts on any day you choose, and every quote is all-inclusive.
A private safari, 7 days, 6 nights
This private safari pairs Murchison Falls, Uganda's largest park, with Kidepo Valley, its most remote. You track rhinos at Ziwa on the way north, take the launch to the foot of the falls, then continue to Kidepo's Narus Valley for three nights among buffalo herds, elephant and, with luck, cheetah.
Rather than repeat the long drive, you fly out of Kidepo on a charter flight to Entebbe.
Highlights
- Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa
- The launch to the foot of Murchison Falls
- Three nights in Kidepo's Narus Valley
- Uganda's only cheetah habitat
- Charter flight from Kidepo to Entebbe
Day by day
- Entebbe
- Murchison Falls
- Kidepo Valley
- Entebbe
Day 1Entebbe › Ziwa › Murchison Falls
Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa
North to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot, then on into Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 2Murchison Falls
Game drive and the launch to the falls
The first ferry across the Nile for a morning game drive on the north bank, then the afternoon launch to the foot of the falls.
Day 3Murchison Falls › Gulu › Kidepo
To the top of the falls and north to Kidepo
A stop at the top of the falls, then a long drive north through Gulu and Kitgum to Kidepo Valley, arriving in the evening.
Day 4Kidepo Valley
The Narus Valley
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Narus Valley, where buffalo, elephant, zebra and lion gather near the water.
Day 5Kidepo Valley
Walks and wider drives
A guided walk with a ranger in the morning, and an afternoon drive farther afield in search of cheetah and the park's dry-country species.
Day 6Kidepo Valley
Kidepo at leisure
A final full day: more game drives, or a community visit arranged with local guides.
Day 7Kidepo › Entebbe
Fly back to Entebbe
A morning charter flight from Apoka airstrip to Entebbe.
Lodges are confirmed in writing when you book, and timings are adjusted to your dates and pace.
Where you stay
Two nights at Murchison and four in Kidepo, at these lodges or ones of the same standard.
Apoka Safari Lodge
Cottages among granite boulders above the Narus Valley, with a pool cut into the rock.
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Private vehicle and guide
A 4x4 with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide, for you alone.
Luxury lodges
Every night at a lodge chosen for its position and its standards.
Fees and permits included
Park entry, permits and the activities in the itinerary are in the price.
Flexible by design
Lengthen, upgrade or combine the trip before you pay.
Included
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Launch cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls
- Private vehicle and driver-guide
- 6 nights at luxury lodges, full board
- Park entry fees
- Charter flight Kidepo–Entebbe
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Drinks at lodges other than water, tea and coffee
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
Good to know
Fitness
Easy. Most activities are game drives, with one walk with a ranger.
Long drive
Day three is a long road day from Murchison to Kidepo; a flight can replace it.
Best time
November to March, when Kidepo is dry and wildlife gathers in the Narus Valley.
Luggage
Light-aircraft limits apply on the charter out of Kidepo.
Dates & availability
This is a private trip, so it starts on any day you choose. Choose a month to carry it into the quote request.
What every quote includes
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Launch cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls
- Private vehicle and driver-guide
- 6 nights at luxury lodges, full board
- Park entry fees
- Charter flight Kidepo–Entebbe
Quotes depend on your dates, the size of your group and the lodges you choose. Green-season months are often better value, and Christmas and New Year can carry lodge supplements.
Reviews from this trip
Verified reviews appear here once guests are home.
Questions travellers ask
Why fly out of Kidepo?
The road between Kidepo and Kampala takes well over a day. The flight takes about two hours.
When is the best time for Kidepo?
November to March, when the valley is dry and animals gather around the remaining water.
Can we drive both ways?
Yes, but the return adds a long day or two on the road. The charter flight saves that time.
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Something made for you
Any trip can be lengthened, upgraded or combined across both countries. Send your dates and the number of travellers, and you'll get a costed plan within a day.