KAMPALA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Six days between Uganda’s wildest extremes: Kidepo’s remote savanna to the thunder of Murchison Falls
A 6-day Kent Safari Tours itinerary from Kampala linking Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls national parks — wildlife drives, Ziwa rhino tracking, a Nile boat cruise and a hike to the falls.
Six days between Uganda’s wildest extremes: Kidepo’s remote savanna to the thunder of Murchison Falls.
Explore two of Uganda’s northern game parks across six days: remote, semi-arid Kidepo Valley with its unrivaled savanna plains and rare species, then Murchison Falls — the country’s largest park known for high game volumes and the Nile squeezing through a 7‑meter cleft at the falls.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kidepo’s remote savannas and rare species
Kidepo Valley National Park sits in Uganda’s remote north‑eastern corner, its rugged semi‑arid valleys and vast savanna supporting animals and birds not commonly seen elsewhere in the country, from cheetahs and ostriches to large buffalo herds.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa and a Nile boat cruise
The trip begins with rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Sanctuary and culminates in a two‑hour boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where wildlife congregates along the riverbanks.
Community visits and nights around the campfire
Beyond game drives, the itinerary includes a visit to local Karamajong/IK communities in Kidepo to learn about traditions, crafts and dance, and evening life around campfires at the lodges.
What the day feels like
What the six days feel like
This is a forward‑moving wildlife loop from Kampala: an early hotel pickup and drive north to Ziwa for rhino trekking, long road transfers into Kidepo’s isolated wilderness for dawn and dusk game drives and a community visit, then a transfer to Murchison Falls for broad savanna game drives, a relaxing two‑hour Nile cruise and a 45‑minute hike up to the falls before the return drive to Kampala.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and one clear booking fact to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Six days; the published rate is $2,100 per person (applies to all ages).
The trip includes an experienced guide/driver, accommodation per itinerary, meals as listed, park fees, bottled water, a 4WD safari vehicle, domestic flights where applicable and emergency evacuations (AMREF).
Excluded are travel insurance, visas, tips/gratuities, international flights, personal expenses, cigarettes/alcohol and souvenirs.
Bring personal essentials for safaris (sun protection, comfortable walking shoes for the falls hike, and personal medication); bottled water is provided on the trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 6 days.
What is the per‑person rate?
The listed rate is $2,100 per person (applies to all ages).
Where does the trip start and what time is pickup?
The trip starts from Kampala City or Entebbe with hotel pickup at 7:00 a.m.
What activities are included at Murchison Falls?
Day five includes a morning game drive, a two‑hour boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls, and a 45‑minute hike from the bottom to the top of Murchison Falls.
Are park fees and transport included?
Yes — park fees, a 4WD safari vehicle, and domestic flights where applicable are included in the itinerary price.
Is rhino tracking part of the itinerary?
Yes — the itinerary includes rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Sanctuary on day one.