Africa’s Hidden Wilderness

Kidepo Valley

Destination

Overview

Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s most isolated and rugged national park, located in the remote Karamoja region. Ranked among the best wild destinations in Africa by CNN, it offers a stunning landscape of golden savannah, jagged mountain ranges, and a sense of solitude that is hard to find elsewhere on the continent.
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Destination

Key Highlights

Best Time to Visit

September – March

Location

North-eastern Uganda

Major Attraction

Narus Valley

Activity

Game Driving.

Typical Duration

3 - 10 Days
Destination

About the Destination

Spanning 1,442 sq. km, Kidepo Valley is a semi-arid wilderness dominated by the Morungole Mountains and bisected by the Narus and Kidepo rivers. It is the only park in Uganda where you can find Cheetahs, Ostriches, and Maneless Zebras. The park is famous for its massive buffalo herds (sometimes numbering over 1,000) and its dramatic scenery, which feels like a throwback to Africa a century ago.
Things to Do

At Serengeti National Parks

Game Drives in Narus Valley

The park’s wildlife hub, where permanent water sources attract lions, elephants, and giraffes.

Cultural Encounter with the Karamojong

Visit a "Manyatta" (traditional homestead) to learn about the pastoralist lifestyle of these fierce and proud warriors

Hiking Mount Morungole

A challenging trek to visit the Ik tribe, one of the smallest and most secluded ethnic groups in Uganda.

Birding

Search for over 475 species, including the Egyptian Vulture, Karamoja Apalis, and Abyssinian Roller.

Kidepo River Walk

Explore the dry sand river bed lined with Borassus palms, a prime spot for birding and tracking ostriches.
Accommodation Options

Comfort for Every Journey

Apoka Safari Lodge

An ultra-luxury lodge built into the rock, featuring an outdoor stone bathtub and a pool overlooking the savannah.
From $600/ Night

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Located just outside the park, offering comfortable safari tents with spectacular views of the Narus Valley.
From $150/ Night

Apoka Rest Camp

Managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), providing basic bandas and campsites for a truly raw wilderness experience.
From $40/ Night
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