Meeting with the Giraffes | Uganda & Kenya Flying Expedition & Escorted Tour 2027: Kidepo & Turkana | The Ultimate Travel Company

Uganda & Kenya Flying Safari with Hamish Van Gruisen

A Rare Flying Safari. A Privileged Route.
GROUP ESCORTED TOUR

ABOUT THE TOUR

This is no ordinary journey. All internal travel is by private plane, taking us from Nairobi to Kidepo Valley in Uganda: a wild, game-rich park that few travellers ever reach, then on to Koros Camp near Lake Turkana, one of Kenya’s most remote and captivating regions.
With just ten or eleven guests, this is a unique opportunity to explore the wild heart of East Africa in comfort and privacy. A safari for those who’ve seen the classics and want something different.

1 night in Nairobi. 4 nights in Kidepo. 3 nights in Turkana.

 

Discover Nick Van Gruisen’s reflections on this extraordinary escorted safari through Uganda and northern Kenya in his journal, A Rather Unique Safari Week in Remote Uganda & Kenya.

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Apoka Safari Lodge – Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

Perched on a rocky kopje with sweeping views of the Narus Valley, Apoka Safari Lodge is the only fully serviced lodge inside Kidepo. Its spacious rooms, crafted from wood, thatch and canvas, open onto private verandas with outdoor bathtubs – perfect for soaking in the solitude. The lodge is a peaceful yet luxurious base from which to explore one of Africa’s most remote and wildlife-rich parks.

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Koros Camp – Lake Turkana, Northern Kenya

Tucked into a ridge above the sand dunes of the Kaisut Desert, Koros Camp offers exclusive access to Kenya’s far north. With just six charming bandas, it’s an intimate wilderness escape where you can disconnect completely. Whether quad biking through volcanic landscapes, fishing on Lake Turkana or simply stargazing under pitch-black skies, the camp blends raw adventure with rustic comfort.

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THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

11 days from £11,980 per person

TOUR DATE: 18 – 27 FEBRUARY 2027

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £2,450

Price Includes

  • Private domestic charter flights
  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily
  • Lunch and dinner (plus all non-luxury drinks) at the camps
  • Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
  • All entrance fees, visits and excursions
  • Camp gratuities
  • Gratuities to driver/s; porterage
  • Gratuities to guide/s
  • Local English-speaking guide/s
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Dinners in Nairobi / meals indicated as ‘under own arrangements’
  • Travel insurance
  • Selected camp activities at an additional cost
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 05/01/2026

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Seamless from start to finish. Booking was straightforward, with excellent advice and clear, well-prepared documentation throughout.
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“A TRIP OF A LIFETIME, PERFECTLY PLANNED”
Dear Claire, our trip was 100% amazing. We fell in love with Chile. I love how we were introduced to all of the different parts of the country. Our family was engaged in all of the fun from beginning to end. The lodges were just perfection. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I really appreciate all you did to make our trip a trip of a lifetime.
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“EXCELLENT!”
The Ultimate Travel Company met every request with care and attention, delivering a detailed and supportive service from start to finish. Catherine, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure everything was just right for us. Thank you!

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