Kidepo National Park and Murchison falls National Park safari

Kidepo National Park and Murchison falls National Park safari – what to expect : Kidepo National Park and Murchison falls National Park safari is a Uganda safari that will take you to both Kidepo National Park and Murchison falls National Park for a savannah wildlife experience. These two parks one in the northwest and an the other in the northeast are about 6 hours apart from each other and you can easily transfer from either to the another.

Well, Kidepo National Park is the furthest game park from Kampala’s capital Kampala and you will get a chance to experience it on top of experiencing the Murchison falls in Murchison falls National Park.

Apart from that you will enjoy a lot of scenic nature in both parks and over 500 mammal species combined total. Definitely you will see some similar species in both parks but it will still be different. Some mammals you will see include but are not limited to: – lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and impalas. Elands, waterbucks, hippos and many more.

On your way to the Murchison Falls National Park, you can pass by Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful Rhinos.

You will also be treated to an array of bird species including the Albertine endemic birds and the shoe bill stork among other birds.

You will enjoy the cultural tours in both parks, experiencing different communities with unique identities and norms that will live fascinated.

Of course, you will have activities like the game drives to view the animals, bird watching to view birds, boat rides, nature walk, community tours and many more.

To get the most out of this safari, you will have to start it from Murchison Falls National Park, so that you can enjoy a stop over at the Zziwa rhino sanctuary and also shorten the long journey from Kampala to Kidepo National Park.

 Murchison Falls National Park is along the river Nile in northwestern Uganda. It’s the largest game park in Uganda and home to some of the most game in the country like the lions, leopards, giraffes, waterbuck’s, elephants, hippos and so many others.  Its here that you have activities like the game drives all through the park, boat rides on the river Nile to see the waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles and a variety of birds.

You can also opt to crown your experience with one of the most adrenaline rush hikes, the top of the fall’s hikes on the Murchison falls for the adventure and of course the spectacular views of the surrounding and the falls themselves.

Kidepo National Park on the other hand is a semi – arid weather savannah grassland park in the north east of Uganda; with some of the most rugged, unmatched fauna.  Its array of animals ranges from the cheetahs, leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and many more. The bird species go up to 400 species and all these you can see on your visit to the park.  The landscape is the complimentary to the vegetation having mountains, hills, rocks, valleys, rivers, hot springs and other things.

In this park you will enjoy the game drives, nature walks, community visits and many other activities.

After you have enjoyed all that you will embark on your long journey to Kampala before you proceed to you next destination. The safari is a 6 to 7 day adventure and can be done any time of the year. If you have questions or anything consult your tour operator.