This is Uganda’s most isolated national park located in the North Eastern Part of Kaboong District. Kidepo Valley National Park is among the most iconic, diverse, and magnificent national parks in Uganda. It covers a land area of 1442 square kilometers that’s home to a variety of wildlife species. The park is home to over 77 mammal species including 4 of the big five often spotted on game drives.
Kidepo is a true definition of the less traveled paths and offers exclusive wildlife safari experiences. The park is neighbored by the Karamojong and IK community, some of the few tribes in Uganda that have retained their cultural values. These offer by far some of the best cultural experiences as you get to know about their ways of life.
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Discovery Journeys To Kidepo Valley National Park
Game drives
Games drives in Kidepo Valley National Park are often done in the Narus Valley which has the highest wildlife concentration. Notable wildlife to see here include zebras, elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, waterbucks, a number of birds and antelope species.
Kidepo Valley National Park has one of the highest concentrations of buffaloes whose number is estimated at about 15,000 buffaloes. The Kidepo Valley is also a good area for game drives offering great scenic views of the mountains in the background. Game drives are best enjoyed early morning to catch up with early risers, especially the predators. Evening game drives are very rewarding as well giving you an opportunity to enjoy the great views of the African sunset.
The park is second of the two places in Uganda with Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animal. Leopards are present at the park though occasionally seen since they are solitary animals.
Nature Walks
A guided nature walk is another amazing activity in Kidepo Valley National Park. This brings you closer to wildlife as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Here you will get a chance to see major grazers as well as some bird species.
Nature walks are best done in the morning and in the evening for more chances of wildlife viewing.
Mountain Hiking
The park offers mountain hiking adventure opportunities around Mount Morungole. Here you get to enjoy uninterrupted views of the endless plains of Kidepo as well as a few wildlife encountered on the hike.
Cultural Visits
Kidepo Valley National Park has one of Uganda’s most authentic tribes the Ik and Karamojong. These are some of the few Ugandan people who have stuck to traditional cultural practices despite modernization.
A visit to these communities enables you to learn more about the people’s ways of life and their vibrant culture. They often tell folk stories and do cultural dances to entertain the Visitors.
Accommodation
Kidepo Valley National Park has a variety of accommodation options ranging from Budget to high-end. There is an open ground at Apoka where you can camp or stay at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas and cottages.
Apoka safari lodge is the only high-end option strategically located in the middle of the park. You stay your game drives right from here and sometimes the lodge receives wild visitors like lions with majors seen at the comfort of your cottage or lodge lounge.
Adere Safari Lodge and Kidepo Savanna Lodge are some of the deluxe/mid-range options in the park. They are very affordable and located right outside the park gate also offering great views of the park.
Best time to Visit
The dry season from June to September and mid-December to Early March is the best time to Visit the park. Being in a semi-arid area, the Narus Valley is the only place that has water even in the dry season as major seasonal rivers dry out. The dry river beds can easily be crossed during the dry season.
Safari experiences are possible during the wet season as well but can be interrupted by the rains and occasional flooding. The rains sometimes temporarily cut off some areas especially when the dry river beds that are crossed by vehicles fill up.
Getting To Kidepo Valley national park
The park can be accessed by road and air transport. Since it is the most isolated national park in Uganda, It takes a 9 to 10-hour drive to get there if coming from Kampala Uganda’s capital city. The drive is however through the beautiful Ugandan countryside which is quite a sight to see.
In case you don’t have a long drive then you directly fly to the Park’s Pakuba airstrip located in the centre of the park. There are scheduled flights from Entebbe organized by domestic flight operators like Aerolink. Plan your Kidepo Safari today and embark on your ultimate African Safari adventure!
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