Kidepo Valley National park
Kidepo Valley National Park: lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. Actually, this park has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal. As a matter of fact, its the only park in Uganda that hosts the cheetahs, aardwolf, caracal, black backed jackal and the bat eared fox. In addition, it hosts over 475 bird species making it second to Queen Elizabeth National Park as the best place to do bird watching. Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated park, however, ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. As a result, the seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, makes the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location.
What to do in Kidepo Valley National Park
Bird watching
Kidepo Valley national park has a very impressive bird list of over 470 species and over 60 species not recorded anywhere else the country. In fact, it has the second highest bird record of any Ugandan protected areas after Queen Elizabeth National Park and it’s the best for viewing Northern semi-desert specials. Besides, sixty birds on its list haven’t been recorded in any other Ugandan park and migratory birds are present from November to April.
Games drives
Since this park has got over 77 mammal species, you have higher chances of spotting them during your morning, evening or night game drives. During the night game drives you are able to spot the nocturnal. The morning drives you spot the early risers as they look for their prey while in the evening you are able to spot animals winding up the activities of the day. Within the Narus Valley, there is a large number of oribis, however, the Guenther’s Dik diks can frequently be seen inside the dry thorny thickets in the northern section of the park. Other mammals to watch out include; Kongonis, elephants, Waterbucks, Zebras, Buffaloes, black backed jackals, etc.
Nature walks
A nature walk in to the beautiful Lamoj hills gifts the visitors an opportunity to spot wildlife within the adjacent valleys. In fact, during this nature walk you are able to capture the best-selling photographs. You can also visit the Kanangorok hot springs a natural spa in the wildness.
Culture encounter
Visit the Ik homesteads on the morungole mountain range to interact with a community that lives a traditional African style and way of survivor. As a matter of fact, this an indigenous community that inhabits the morungole mountain range as their secret home. Furthermore, these people transvers the Karamoja plains in search of game to hunt, edible fruits, leaves, Roots and flowers. They also leave in polygamous lifestyle & look at children bearing as a sign of blessing from the ancestors.
Accommodation
The park has got a lot of lodges, camps, as well as hotels for accommodation. These range from luxury, budget and mid-range and these are available both inside and outside the park. You can book your accommodation through our company and early bookings are advised.
Luxury
- Apoka safari lodge
Mid-range
- Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp
Budget
- Apoka rest camp
Some of our safari packages
2 Days Best of Lake Mburo Park Safari.
3 Days Murchison Falls Adventure Safari.
4 Days Kidepo Valley Wildlife Safari.
5 Days Gorilla and Wildlife Safari in Uganda.
10 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife and Adventure Safari.
11 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari Experience.
15 Days Best of Uganda Holiday Safari.
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