What a great Savannah wildlife experience it is from the northwestern and eastern parts of Uganda!
Murchison Falls safaris from Kidepo offer a wonderful adventure through two national parks that are about six hours apart, starting from Kidepo.
Kidepo Valley National Park is the furthest park from Kampala. It shares some similarities with other parks in Uganda.
It lies in a semi-arid area with Savannah grasslands and tough plant species. The park has over 400 bird species and a landscape filled with mountains, hills, rocks, valleys, hot springs, and more. This mix gives the park a unique physical look.
At Kidepo, tourists can enjoy different activities such as visiting the hot springs, going on game drives, hiking, bird watching, and visiting local communities. Tourists can meet the Karamojong people and learn about their way of life, which helps them understand and appreciate African cultures.
After exploring Kidepo, tourists can travel to Murchison Falls National Park to complete their safari experience and discover more wildlife and scenery that they may not have seen in Kidepo.
Upon arrival at Murchison Falls, visitors can enter through the northern gates, which are closest and most recommended when coming from Kidepo.
It is important to note that together, Kidepo and Murchison Falls have more than 500 mammal species.
Some animals can be seen in both parks, but each park gives a different experience, making it worth visiting both.
You can expect to see animals like cheetahs, impalas, zebras, antelopes, lions, elephants, bushbucks, elands, and more in either park.
At Murchison Falls, tourists can also enjoy a boat cruise at 2:00 PM from the Paraa Jetty landing site. The boat ride lasts 2 to 3 hours and allows visitors to see water animals such as Nile crocodiles, hippos, and waterbucks. Water birds like cormorants and fish eagles can also be seen up close.
During their stay, tourists are served meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner before heading back to their next destination.
A Murchison Falls safari from Kidepo is a truly enjoyable adventure.
