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Wildlife & Culture Tour
8 Days south Sudan Tour – Kidepo Valley national park
8 Day 7 Night Kidepo Game Reserve Wildlife Safari Tour, South Sudan
12th Feb
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01st Jul
Overview
8-Day, 7-Night Kidepo Valley Game Reserve Wildlife Safari – South Sudan
Transboundary Wilderness Adventure Between South Sudan & Uganda
Explore one of Africa’s last untouched border wilderness ecosystems.
This 8-Day Kidepo Valley Safari in South Sudan takes you into a remote and dramatic landscape where wildlife, rivers, and ancient cultures exist freely across an invisible international boundary with Uganda’s famous Kidepo region.
About the Kidepo Ecosystem
The Kidepo landscape is a unique transboundary wilderness system shared between:
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Kidepo Valley Game Reserve (South Sudan side)
There is no fence—only an international border separating a continuous ecosystem.
The Kidepo River originates in South Sudan and flows into Uganda, supporting wildlife on both sides of the landscape.
Why This Safari is Special
- Explore one of Africa’s least-visited frontier ecosystems
- Experience cross-border wilderness landscapes
- Visit the Boya (Larim) indigenous communities
- Remote safari with dramatic savannah scenery
- Ideal for adventure travelers and photographers
Wildlife in the Greater Kidepo Ecosystem (Uganda Side Reference)
The nearby Ugandan park is known for rich wildlife, including:
- Elephants
- Lions
- Cheetahs
- Zebras
- Giraffes
- Buffalo
- Ostriches
- Jackson’s hartebeest
- Warthogs
- Dik-dik
- Jackals
- Wild dogs (rare)
The South Sudan side remains largely unexplored and undocumented, making it a true expedition destination.
Kidepo Valley Game Reserve (South Sudan)
- Size: approx. 1,442 km² (557 sq miles)
- Rugged savannah landscapes
- Rivers: Kidepo & Narus systems
- Mountain backdrop: Mount Morungole (~2,750m influence zone)
- Seasonal palm groves attracting elephants
This is a raw wilderness zone with very limited tourism infrastructure.
Cultural Experience: Boya (Larim) People
Within and around the reserve live the Boya (Larim) communities, known for:
- Traditional pastoral lifestyle
- Scarification and body adornment
- Mountain village settlements
- Strong cattle culture and heritage
8-Day Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Juba
Arrival, briefing, permits, and overnight stay.
Day 2: Juba → Torit
Drive through rural landscapes toward Eastern Equatoria.
Day 3: Torit → Lobira Region
Continue toward remote border landscapes.
Days 4–5: Border Wilderness Exploration
- Travel toward the South Sudan–Uganda frontier
- Explore the savannah, river valleys, and remote terrain
- Visit Boya (Larim) communities
- Cultural and photography experiences
Day 6: Kidepo Game Reserve Exploration
Full-day expedition into the reserve:
- Wildlife tracking in the open savannah
- River ecosystems and birdlife
- Remote photography opportunities
Day 7: Return to Torit
Drive back with cultural and scenic stopovers.
Day 8: Torit → Juba → Departure
Transfer to Juba for the international flight.
Key Highlights
- Cross-border Kidepo wilderness ecosystem
- Remote Boya (Larim) cultural encounters
- Untouched savannah landscapes
- Rare and low-tourism safari experience
- True expedition-style adventure
Important Travel Notes
- This is a true expedition safari, not a luxury lodge tour
- Infrastructure is minimal to non-existent in some areas
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
- Road conditions may change due to the weather
- Flexibility is essential for this journey
Who This Tour is For
- Expedition travelers
- Wildlife photographers
- Documentary filmmakers
- Cultural researchers
- Extreme adventure seekers
What’s Included
✔ Airport transfers in Juba
✔ 4x4 expedition vehicle with driver
✔ Accommodation (basic lodges & camping)
✔ Local guide services
✔ Permits and community access fees
✔ Camping equipment (where required)
What’s Not Included
✘ International flights
✘ Visa fees
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Meals in Juba
✘ Drinks
✘ Tips
✘ Personal expenses
Book Your Kidepo Expedition
Discover Africa’s most remote cross-border wilderness experience.
Contact Ultimate Wild Safaris:
info@ultimatewildsafaris.com
+256 705 087 906 / +256 760 282 342
Call to Action
Book your 8-Day Kidepo Valley Safari today and explore one of the last truly wild and untouched ecosystems in Africa.
Tour Overview
Availability
Jan 19 - Dec 25
Duration
8D/7N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- All meals during the safari, while in our mobile camp and bottled Water, Ice makers.
- Individual tent with cot bed that has mattress, sheets, pillow (blankets or sleeping bags are not necessary)
- Mobile enclosed showers, toilets, towels and body & hair shower soap.
- All Park fees.and Photo permit
- Introduction letter to get your visa.
- Translators from the local tribal languages to English
- Drivers/guides that are knowledgeable about the wildlife and tribes
- Full mobile kitchen with chef and helper.
- Game viewing (most game viewing will be from the 4x4 vehicles, however there may be some short distance walking to reach particular areas).
- Visits to tribal villages for photography and purchasing artifacts.
- 220 and 110 volt Power takes offs to charge camera batteries
- Shaded dining area with camp chairs, tables and lanterns.
- Rechargeable Lanterns
- 4x4 vehicles from Juba airport to Juba airport. Most of the parks in South Sudan have no roads so we navigate by GPS when searching for wildlife.
- Laundry as weather permits.
- Armed Forest Rangers guides
Excluded
- Airfare to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site -"Flying To South Sudan")
- South Sudan Visa (see our page on this subject in this web site - "Visas, Entry Permits...")
- Entry letter to Board the aircraft to Juba (see our page on this subject in this web site) (the entry letter is not necessary if you have a visa)
- Any health expenses for illness or accident including malaria prevention, yellow fever inoculation, hospitalization, doctor consultations, emergency evacuation costs.
- Check with your health insurance if you are covered while traveling, if not we recommend you obtain health insurance while you are in Southern Sudan.
- Any costs for delays caused by airlines, weather, mud, political occurrences, lost luggage. (such as extra charges for: hotels, meals, taxis, airline fees to change tickets)
- Any costs for rescheduling such as if you’re arriving in Juba early or departing later of the scheduled dates.
- Hard liquor
- Tips
- Use of SAT phone in camp $4 usd per minute
Itenary
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08:00 AM
Day 1 - Arrive into Juba City
On your arrival, you will have meet and great, thereafter you will guided to the Customs and Immigration office in Juba and then transferred to your hotel for relaxation.
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08:00 AM
Day 2 - Transfer from Juba city To Torit Town.
Have breakfast, and then drive direct to Torit town. It is 3-4 hours drive depending on road conditions.
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08:00 AM
Day 3 – Transfer to Lobira
Have breakfast, then drive to Lobira on the main road and turn south to Nagishot. Driving along the western edge of the Didinga Hills. About a 3-4 hour drive depending on road conditions. Pass through Toposa and Jie villages.
Accommodation: Mobile camp for the night.
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08:00 AM
Day 4 – Transfer To the border of south Sudan and Uganda.
Drive to the border of South Sudan with Uganda, within Kidepo Valley Game reserve. Pass through Boya tribal villages. About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on road conditions. Accommodation: Mobile camp for the Night.
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08:00 AM
Days 6 - Explore Kidepo Game Reserve.
Today marks the highlight of the tour, in the morning after breakfast you will have game viewing. Accommodation: mobile camp.
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08:00 AM
Day 7 -Transfer back to Tori.
Today after breakfast, you will be transferred from Kidepo national park to torit, the journey may take between 4-6 hours depending on the road. Accommodation: Mobile Camp.
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08:00 AM
Day 8 – Torit to Airport for departure
Have breakfast , then drive direct to Juba international airport, the journey may take 3 to 4 hours to have your flight back home, hence calling it end of south Sudan experience.
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